Questions answered by Carol Lynne Zimmerly

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Am I able to evict my boyfriend without following legal guidelines if he is not on the mortgage or pays rent?

Carol's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

If he is determined to be a tenant, then you will have to file an eviction. Before you file an eviction, you must deliver the proper pre-suit...

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Are landlords limited in any way on the information they can give to prospective landlords or others about past tenants?

Carol's answer | Answered on September 29, 2016

The current landlord cannot tell anyone that you owe rent. He can say just about anything else as long as it is true, including that he wouldn't...

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My rent is due on the 1st can my landlord give me a notice on the 10th that my rent is to Be raised on the 1st of next mo?

Carol's answer | Answered on September 26, 2016

Yes, the landlord gave enough notice to raise your rent for the next month. It is fifteen days' time.

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Can a landlord sue for unpaid rent and damaged two months after our lease ended and we had moved out?

Carol's answer | Answered on September 16, 2016

Did you turn over keys and surrender possession to the premises?

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Does a landlord have the right to evict if you are not behind in rent/

Carol's answer | Answered on September 14, 2016

Yes. A property owner can terminate the tenancy for any reason or for no reason. And if a Tenant is one day late with rent, the Owner can proceed...

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Only one owner is listed on the lease there are 2 owners of the property the second owner will not sign is the lease valid

Carol's answer | Answered on August 23, 2016

The lease is most likely valid. There are a few questions that would have to be answered in a scheduled consultation before an attorney can give...

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Should I still file for a writ of possession if the tenant leaves ?

Carol's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

If the tenant signed a paper saying they give possession back to you and have surrendered the premises and don't intend to come back, then great,...

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How long does and eviction prosess take after the landlord filed for eviction?

Carol's answer | Answered on August 18, 2016

If you don't put the money in the Court Registry for the unpaid rent and then each time rent comes due, you will be removed very quickly. ...

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What happens at an eviction hearing?

Carol's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

If you have not paid all of the rent that is currently due, you will not be allowed to speak at the hearing. Why? Because you have not preserved...

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I rented my house to an African american. he moved in on may, stop paying in June, and is not paying rent. i gave him 10 days.

Carol's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

I agree with Attorney Bennett. I will add that you mention wanting to do something to "make things difficult for him" and I would like to...

Carol Lynne Zimmerly's Answers (4796)

Am I able to evict my boyfriend without following legal guidelines if he is not on the mortgage or pays rent?

Are landlords limited in any way on the information they can give to prospective landlords or others about past tenants?

My rent is due on the 1st can my landlord give me a notice on the 10th that my rent is to Be raised on the 1st of next mo?

Can a landlord sue for unpaid rent and damaged two months after our lease ended and we had moved out?

Does a landlord have the right to evict if you are not behind in rent/

Only one owner is listed on the lease there are 2 owners of the property the second owner will not sign is the lease valid

Should I still file for a writ of possession if the tenant leaves ?

How long does and eviction prosess take after the landlord filed for eviction?

What happens at an eviction hearing?

I rented my house to an African american. he moved in on may, stop paying in June, and is not paying rent. i gave him 10 days.