Can landlord/broker force me to give keys while they are showing my apartment? Lease says so, but this is very uncomfortable.
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Answered on June 24, 2016
If you do not cooperate then you will be in breach of the lease agreement and the landlord can commence eviction proceedings. As a practical...
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Answered on June 24, 2016
As attorney Trieman states, you can try and get an abatement of rent arguing that if they had told you of the renovation you would not have signed...
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Is the Board responsible for the fire escape outside my coop?
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Answered on June 24, 2016
Typically this would be the coop boards responsibility. If you have insurance you can try putting in a claim with your insurance company and...
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Sent residential tenant a notice that lease won't be renewed. Tenant wants to negotiate. Can I?
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Answered on June 24, 2016
No it will not invalidate the notice you already gave them. As added protection when putting negotiations in writing add a disclaimer that states...
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Is it legal and binding to end a month to month contract verbally?
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Answered on June 24, 2016
Once you surrender possession and the keys the landlord will no longer have any right to seek rent. Be sure to get a receipt for surrendering the...
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What will happen if we move our fence 2 ft back?
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Answered on June 23, 2016
You would be better served to get the neighbor's agreement to move the fence or to hire an attorney to draft a boundary line agreement and get the...
Can I terminate my lease due to roach and waterbug infested in my apartment?
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Answered on June 23, 2016
You do not have a right to cancel your lease due to this infestation. You could try and negotiate with the landlord or you can check your lease to...
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Can my landlord sue me for back rent if there is no lease and he accepts lower rent payments?
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Answered on June 23, 2016
If he agreed to accept less rent and he put it in writing he can not come after you for any difference in rent. He is not entitled to keep your...
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Can i work for a company in the USA that i have invested in as a foreign investor, can i get a work permit?
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Answered on June 23, 2016
It is possible but you need to obtain a green card and a social security number first.
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Can I breach the lease agreement due to my landlord increase rent and can I sue the landlord for stealing my belongings?
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Answered on June 22, 2016
You have not stated any grounds here which would allow you to break the lease. If you did you would be in breach of the lease agreement and...