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I haven't had hot water for 50 days and my landlord filed a complaint FED for non payment of rent. Do I have a counter claim?
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Answered on July 09, 2015
You may raise the defense of Warranty of Habitability. But, you will likely be required to post a bond for the unpaid rent before being allowed to...
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What can be done about my apartment complex?
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Answered on July 08, 2015
Good news for you, you are 11 months into a 12 month lease, you will be able to vote with feet soon. Give, notice, and start looking for a better...
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Water bill not being by landlord an water turned off
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Answered on July 08, 2015
If landlord is responsible for providing water and now fails, this could be considered a constructive eviction.
You may have a right to cure the...
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If you are pro sa and disabled and in a district civil lawsuit with landlord can you get someone to stand in for you
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Answered on July 07, 2015
Yes - you can hire an attorney to represent you.
No - you cannot have anyone else represent you.
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Can i sue my landlord will i have a case
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Answered on July 07, 2015
You may have a case. Did you test the home to determine that toxic mold exists? You'll need a doctor to link the health issues with the...
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Can I be sued after my deposit is returned (even though it has exceeded the 30 day hold period)?
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Answered on July 06, 2015
Yes, as Mr. Murillo stated.
Also, your security deposit does not limit the damages a landlord may recover in most cases. However, a tenant is not...
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Can i cash a partial security refund check if i am suuing for the remainder?
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Answered on July 03, 2015
As Mr. Deasy stated the answer to your question may be contained in the terms of the lease or an annotation on the check.
Additionally, for your...
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My house has been flooded since May 10, It now has mold. My landlord doesn't seem to be in a hurry to fix. What are my rights?
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Answered on July 02, 2015
The lease you signed is likely valid. The question is, do you have a right to terminate the lease. The answer is likely yes, based the warranty...
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Can a landlord just do what ever they want to you after they made a mistake and took everything you own then evicted you
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Answered on July 02, 2015
If your property was disposed of improperly or illegally, the apartment complex may be liable to you for the value.
If your lease was improperly...
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Can a rental company serve a non legal notice to vacate?
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Answered on July 02, 2015
Whether or not the notice is legally sufficient cannot be evaluated on this forum. You'll need to bring the notice and a copy of your lease to an...