Questions answered by Gillian Terreri

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What can I do about my former landlord who did something evil?

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 21, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. Landlords can make repairs and sometimes water has to be cut off to make a repair. If you have evidence of...

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My father died 3children what do we have to do can we sell home land yourself or what

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your father. Did he have a will and what did it say? That is where you should start. You could consult with a probate...

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How do I sue my apartment complex

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

If you leave and do not pay the water bill, then likely the bill reverts back to the landlord and the landlord has to pay the bill. You should look...

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Can a Landlord pursue me only for the financial damages / services for cleaning and repairing the home.

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

You mention a verbal agreement. Although more difficult to establish then written leases, verbal agreements are legally enforceable. As far as...

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There is severe water damage, mold and mildew in the ceiling of my apartment. I want to file a lawsuit, how?

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. If failure to have a railing is a code violation then you can present that evidence. Additionally if you...

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How can i legally go about increasing rent on month-to-month tennants?

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

You can provide 30 days notice prior to the start of a lease period that you will raise the rent. If the tenants agree, then they will pay the...

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Can a landlord give a tenant a 30 day notice and then tell them to have the carpet professionally cleaned and then painted ?

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

Your responsibilities on move-out should be specified in the lease. If nothing is specified then you would need to leave the house "broom clean."...

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How do I go about getting my security deposit back from a previous landlord?

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

How long did your lease specify for return of the security deposit? If it specified 30 days, then you can take the landlord to small claims court...

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Can landlord evict week to week tenants if they pay their own electric

Gillian's answer | Answered on August 12, 2016

He can not legally practice "self-help" by locking you out rather than going through the court process for eviction. The fact that you pay your own...

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What can I do about improper flooring causing constant noise on unit above mine? Landlord has taken no action about it.

Gillian's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

The landlord is required to keep the premises in a habitable condition, however soundproofing does not often fall under that. Hearing noise from...

Gillian Terreri's Answers (222)

What can I do about my former landlord who did something evil?

My father died 3children what do we have to do can we sell home land yourself or what

How do I sue my apartment complex

Can a Landlord pursue me only for the financial damages / services for cleaning and repairing the home.

There is severe water damage, mold and mildew in the ceiling of my apartment. I want to file a lawsuit, how?

How can i legally go about increasing rent on month-to-month tennants?

Can a landlord give a tenant a 30 day notice and then tell them to have the carpet professionally cleaned and then painted ?

How do I go about getting my security deposit back from a previous landlord?

Can landlord evict week to week tenants if they pay their own electric

What can I do about improper flooring causing constant noise on unit above mine? Landlord has taken no action about it.