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How much notice is landlord required to give current tenant to show an apartment to potential future tenants, in Pittsburgh PA?
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Answered on May 23, 2014
The terms of your lease apply. If it is not in your lease then 24 hours is substantial notice that you can ask for since there is nothing in the...
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My landlord claims that I owe two payments....I have proof...but landlord wont look it over...telling me to take it to court.
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Answered on May 23, 2014
If you have proof, through receipts and bank account statements then most likely not. If the landlord has an attorney and you have proof, you...
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Accident on a property
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Answered on May 23, 2014
It depends on the case and your injuries. Just because you were hurt, does not mean you are entitled to relief. You would need to be able to...
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My landlord sold the house i live in. My rent is $425 a month. How much can the new landlord charge? He is raising the rent.
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Answered on May 22, 2014
He can charge whatever he chooses to charge.
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If the tenant doesn't give 30 days written notice, can landlord, keep last month's rent?
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Answered on May 22, 2014
Your lease terms control. If you put in a clause about early termination then that clause controls. You can try and keep that month's rent per...
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Is it legal for a landlord to require tenant to provide proof of liability insurance?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
Yes. A landlord may require you to have renter's insurance that has liability insurance as a term to the lease. It is the landlord property and may...
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Can a landlord file a cross complaint for additional damages when he/she failed to return deposit within 30 days?
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Answered on May 21, 2014
She can file a cross claim, the 30 days is to let you know of any deductions not as a bar to any legal action. As long as her claim is filed within...
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My landlord changed my locks while I was at work based on a lie about my fiancé he heard from a neighbor. what do I do?
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Answered on May 19, 2014
It is illegal to lock a tenant out without a court order.He must file an action in court to evict you. File a police report and call a locksmith...
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Do I have grounds to break my lease I have pics/videos of my complaints. They are slumlords and don't care about the tenets!
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Answered on May 16, 2014
file a complaint with the local L & I department and local fair housing counsel. Obtain a local attorney to break the lease with no penalty.
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Does a landlord need to give advanced notice to tenants before doing any work on the OUTSIDE of a rented single family home?
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Answered on May 16, 2014
Only what is required by the lease. If it is silent, 24 hours is usually appropriate.
