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How can my landlord evict me when I have paid my rent each month. Don't we get a 30 day notice? I have no lease.

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

You should consult with a local attorney who offers free initial consultations. If the property is deemed uninhabitable it is possible you will...

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Can I legally turn off the water and electric after someone has been served an eviction notice and has not vacated the premises

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

ABSOLUTELY NOT. In fact you are severely prohibited from taking self-help measures or constructive eviction and can face federal penalties and...

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My landlord want to renovate my apartment and move to to a temporary apartment. What are my rights?

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

If the renovation is due to replacing necessities that will improve your living conditions the landlord may have a right after 25 years to make...

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I have a person who rent a room from me he left his item in my place and his cars he is paid rent tell monday

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

Under the law, you must provide in writing a notice of eviction and give thirty days to vacate. If on the 30th day his personal property remains or...

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What are my options. And what does the law require?

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

She is required to provide you thirty days notice of termination of your month-to-month tenancy. You should look for a local attorney in your area...

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My landlord send by mail 3 day notice then a week after he send some one to my door at7: pm delivery then another by mail we be

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

You should seek a local attorney who offers free consultations in your area. If the lease contract include you and the roommate and one breaches...

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I'm in a rental house that floods. Was not disclosed to me beforehand.

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

You may have rights to breach your lease and vacate the residency if the sewage causes health risks. Seek out a local attorney in your area who...

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Can an apartment complex deny a check from catholic charities due to late fees on your rent

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

Is the agency also paying your late fees? If so I wouldn't think they can discriminate who is authorized to pay your lease, unless it is not being...

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$300-400 per month heating bill due to poor insulation (NH)

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

If those common areas are actually considered living spaces then yes the landlord would need to heat those spaces. It is debatable whether a small...

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Can a landlord charge me for damages to a rental unit that were not recorded on the final walk through papers?

Amy's answer | Answered on December 20, 2016

Did you get a copy of the initial inspection form? If not I would first request that copy before informing them you disagree. Next, I would ask...

Amy Kathryn Pietrowski's Answers (624)

How can my landlord evict me when I have paid my rent each month. Don't we get a 30 day notice? I have no lease.

Can I legally turn off the water and electric after someone has been served an eviction notice and has not vacated the premises

My landlord want to renovate my apartment and move to to a temporary apartment. What are my rights?

I have a person who rent a room from me he left his item in my place and his cars he is paid rent tell monday

What are my options. And what does the law require?

My landlord send by mail 3 day notice then a week after he send some one to my door at7: pm delivery then another by mail we be

I'm in a rental house that floods. Was not disclosed to me beforehand.

Can an apartment complex deny a check from catholic charities due to late fees on your rent

$300-400 per month heating bill due to poor insulation (NH)

Can a landlord charge me for damages to a rental unit that were not recorded on the final walk through papers?