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What can I do to remedy a situation where my landlord has not replaced our broken refrigerator for over two weeks?
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Answered on January 04, 2014
If it is in your lease that the landlord supplies the refrigerator send a letter requesting it be replaced in a specific amount of days and if not...
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Do I have to continue to pay rent to a landlord that does not provide maintenance on the house she rents me?
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Answered on January 02, 2014
You should pay off the late fees and now put your rent in an escrow account as disputed rent. If your house is not up to code you can make a...
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My son and daughter rented property from someone with not Rental license. Just found this out.
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Answered on December 30, 2013
In Pennsylvania a landlord cannot legally collect rent without a licence. However, courts do not always look kindly on renters not paying rent for...
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My sister was renting an apartment and she suddenly passed away. Do I have any rights in asking for her security deposit.
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Answered on December 19, 2013
You would need to open an estate prior to receiving funds in your sisters name.
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Unpaid rent for garage space. Signed contract between me and two other parties. Am I required to mitigate damages?
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Answered on December 19, 2013
You are not required to mitigate your loses. In PA if you have a contract for rent paid and one of the parties does not pay their rent you are...
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How do I stop an eviction in PA when I believe it is wrong?
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Answered on December 18, 2013
Consult a local landlord tenant lawyer in your area. You may want to hire counsel. The eviction must be tied to a breach in the lease.
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I had a fireplace gas explosion in my apt after an uncertified maintenance worker replaced the igniter and said it was working.
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Answered on December 17, 2013
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person you should contact an attorney. There may also be a claim against the property....
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A friend is renting a house. a pipe to the oil tank leaked and flooded the basement with oil. The tenants had to get out
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Answered on December 16, 2013
If the pipe is the landlords responsibility the landlord is responsible to pay reasonable costs of relocation. He is not responsible for food.
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My wife had facial filler injection complication. She is getting treated by specialist. Is there anyway to recoup money?
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Answered on December 13, 2013
You should contact a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible to review your wife's matter. If there was improper medical work done she may...
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What can I do if my landlord doesn't make MUCH needed repairs?
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Answered on December 09, 2013
Send a letter indicating concerns and that if repairs are not begun in 14 days you will escrow your rent in an escrow account until a pro rata rent...