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Didn’t move into apt and gave two months. We agreed lease was not enforceable but only received 1 month back. can I sue 4 more ?
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Answered on October 25, 2020
There’s not nearly enough information in your question to answer it. If landlord took the property off the market for you, and you didn’t move in,...
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Can a landlord attempt to deduct more from a security deposit after returning a portion and after 21 days?
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Answered on October 23, 2020
A landlord can sue you for damages after a deposit refund and after the 21 days passes. If they miss the deadline, landlords lose the right to make...
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Can professional carpet cleaning be deducted from my security deposit if it is stated in the lease?
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Answered on October 23, 2020
Cleaning has nothing to do with normal wear and tear. Cleaning carpets actually limits wear and tear.
It’s not illegal to put a cleaning fee in a...
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LANDLORD BROKE CANCELED LEASE BEFORE MOVING IN?
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Answered on October 23, 2020
Only if the lease gave him the right to do so.
No one can guide you effectively without seeing your lease and asking questions. However I can...
How can I get my holding deposit back?
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Answered on October 17, 2020
Sorry you are experiencing such unprofessional conduct by landlord. It may indicate how they run properties and treat tenants after they move in....
In a month-to-month joint lease with roommates, if I give 30 day notice to terminate the lease, does that take effect?
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Answered on October 17, 2020
No. You can end your obligation by giving landlord an effective legal notice. That means ink on paper, delivered personally or mailed certified...
What can I do about canceling a real estate contract that would sell my home to a buyer/investor?
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Answered on October 16, 2020
In addition to my colleague’s points, I am concerned that it seems you had neither a broker nor attorney assist you with the contract. If you...
How much of a rent discount may I receive from landlord for bath ceiling flood inconvenience?
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Answered on October 15, 2020
Writing as a former commercial real estate asset manager, I’d say landlord should give you one at least month’s free rent. As a goodwill gesture,...
Landlord is claiming text messages are the contract, can they be legally binding?
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Answered on October 15, 2020
The answer depends on what’s in the text messages and additional facts, but without seeing them I’d predict landlord is not likely to sue you....
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Can the landlord collect utility costs on an illegal unit?
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Answered on October 15, 2020
I agree with Mr Busch, also ask this: what’s your role in this cluster? Why are you choosing to live in an illegal unit?
Six months ago I could...
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