Questions answered by Lynn Johnson

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Do I need a real-estate attorney? DC tenant requesting lease extension last minute.

Lynn's answer | Answered on June 30, 2014

I'm assuming this is a residential lease. If so, then the lease does not actually expire 7/31, despite the fact that the lease states this. At the...

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Can you evict someone who's on your lease when you live in subsidized housing?

Lynn's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

The answer here makes no difference if it is subsidized housing or not. If your niece is a joint signer on the lease, then she and your mom are...

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Are landlords required to disclose flood risk for a unit?

Lynn's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

This is a question that will turn on the facts. Landlords do not have a duty to inform or warn you of all possible risks. However, if they are...

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Do I still have rights as a tenant at will?

Lynn's answer | Answered on May 02, 2014

I think there is a strong argument, written lease or no written lease, that you must give 30 days notice to vacate. You did that. It would've...

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Tenant insist he can renew Lease without my consent. I am arguing there is a mutual consent. Is his position enforceable?

Lynn's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

I'm assuming this is for a lease of property in Washington, DC. But you need to tell us if it is a residential or commercial lease as there are...

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Must I accept assistance from a rental assistance program, on behalf of roommate, whom I wish to evict?

Lynn's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

Dear Frustrated Landlord, First, let me congratulate you on apparently filing a proper Form 1A & following the waiting period., Not an easy...

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Is there a fee for starting the probate process 3 months after the date of death in Washington DC?

Lynn's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

There is a priority list for who may start a probate action. If there is no husband or children, you are likely next in line and can do it. It is...

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My Landlord recently evicted without justification. During my stay there I noticed violations, what steps can I take

Lynn's answer | Answered on February 02, 2014

A landlord can terminate a residential lease only for a handful of specific reasons. The fact that the landlord does not like you certainly is not...

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As a landlord, How can I retain the owed Rent money from tenants when they have moved out before Owed money was Garnished by Dc?

Lynn's answer | Answered on January 09, 2014

I don't fully understand your question. You state that " they have moved out before Owed money was Garnished by DC." DC doesn't garnish--you have...

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I live in a building that has many violations and not very safe

Lynn's answer | Answered on January 09, 2014

The DC Gov. has a housing inspection unit you can call. They will come out and inspect what you want. If it is a housing code violation--and all...

Lynn Johnson's Answers (190)

Do I need a real-estate attorney? DC tenant requesting lease extension last minute.

Can you evict someone who's on your lease when you live in subsidized housing?

Are landlords required to disclose flood risk for a unit?

Do I still have rights as a tenant at will?

Tenant insist he can renew Lease without my consent. I am arguing there is a mutual consent. Is his position enforceable?

Must I accept assistance from a rental assistance program, on behalf of roommate, whom I wish to evict?

Is there a fee for starting the probate process 3 months after the date of death in Washington DC?

My Landlord recently evicted without justification. During my stay there I noticed violations, what steps can I take

As a landlord, How can I retain the owed Rent money from tenants when they have moved out before Owed money was Garnished by Dc?

I live in a building that has many violations and not very safe