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What are our options in how to handle this and isn't it illegal for a landlord to charge more if we didn't sign anything?
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Answered on December 18, 2015
Your landlord cannot collect more than provided for in your lease. If she has filed a complaint, make sure you go to court and bring your lease...
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Does the landlord always have to use the security deposit deduction to fix the damages?
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Answered on December 18, 2015
You may withheld the cost of repairing any damage caused by the tenant beyond ordinary wear and tear. You must provide a written statement to...
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Can you be evicted from a traditional house, because you're rent is due. A situation arose and you can't pay your rent until ne
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Answered on November 05, 2015
Assuming this is the only month that is due, and that your landlord has not obtained prior judgments for possession which have not been redeemed...
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If my lease indicates a higher fee for late payment than the maximum that the state allows am I obligated to pay that late fee
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Answered on October 11, 2015
Assuming this is a residenital lease (i.e. not commercial), the Landlord may not collect more than 5% regardless of what the lease states. If the...
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I let a friend stay with me for a little while we had a verbal argument that he would pay $475 in rent a month but hasnt.
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Answered on October 11, 2015
It is not clear what you are asking.
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Landlord tenant laws
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Answered on October 11, 2015
You should review your wife's lease. It is not likely that you will have to sign the lease as a tenant. However, since it sounds as though you...
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What kind of lawyer would i need?
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Answered on October 11, 2015
I agree with the previous answer. A landlord/tenant attorne should be able to assist you.
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Confused about non-renewal of lease notification rules.
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Answered on October 11, 2015
Just because the initial term of your lease is one year, that does not make the lease a year-to-year lease. You should review the lease to...
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Apartment complex. Broke in with physical force to replace an air filter. It's already a few years old. Can I still sue?
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Answered on October 11, 2015
In addition to previous answer, you said it has been a few years, in which case the statute of limitations may have expired. If so, you would be...
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I told my landlord that I wanted to extend my lease for another 6 months and she agreed. I still haven't seen any paperwork.
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Answered on October 11, 2015
I agree with the prior answer, however, your notice to terminate is likely due on or before the rent due date. Meaning that if your rent due date...
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