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Can the landlord keep an entire deposit if I was approved and then I decide to back out and never signed a lease?
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Answered on March 04, 2020
It depends on the type of deposit, if it was a hold deposit, you will generally lose it for backing out. If it was a security deposit, it depends...
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Isnt it unlawful to withhold a deposit from tenant from moving out early ?
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Answered on March 04, 2020
Under most leases a tenant that breaks a lease early will lose their deposit (and maybe more). The landlord can take the rent owed from the deposit.
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What to do about car accident issue
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Answered on March 02, 2020
Yes, but his insurance company will provide one.
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My uncle passed away, he had a bank account that was joint with myself. Is this account considered part of his estate?
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Answered on March 02, 2020
Generally a joint bank account with right of survivorship is not part of a probate estate and passes automatically to the surviving owner....
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Did landlord must pay tax on annual income from rent if is annual income 25.200$?
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Answered on March 02, 2020
Rental income is income and must be reported to the government. Whether a landlord of limited means will actually owe income tax depends on many...
Can a landlord impose a fine without proof of wrongdoing?
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Answered on March 02, 2020
I'm assuming this rule and fine is in the lease. If not, then the landlord has no basis to impose it.
If it is, a tenant can refuse to pay, but...
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Hello I have a question, someone knows what my friend can do?
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Answered on March 02, 2020
It sounds like an oral subtenancy. If so, the friend can file an eviction in court after giving proper notice. Evictions are highly technical and...
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Can my landloard legally collect legal fees without a judgement?
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Answered on February 28, 2020
If the lease provides for legal fees the landlord can charge for them so long as reasonable and necessary.
Without a judgment, the landlord is...
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Can a landlord require an application to view an apartment?
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Answered on February 26, 2020
I am unaware of any law that bars this. Some landlords only want to show properties to serious and qualified applicants.
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If I pay my past due rent plus whatever court fees come up before the court hearing will I still be evicted?
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Answered on February 26, 2020
If your landlord properly served you with a 5-day notice and the 5 days have elapsed then any agreement to let you stay is at the discretion of the...
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