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Can I sue landlord for reimbursement for all costs associated with partial water caused repairs and further ensuing damages?
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Answered on December 22, 2010
You did the repairs in exchange for rent. That was agreed upon between you and the landlord. So you probably can't recover any reimbursement for...
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My apartment leaks and they knew it was a problem before I moved in and they did not tell me.
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Answered on December 22, 2010
If you believe that the unit is not habitable, you should contact the code enforcement officer to come out and inspect for possible health and...
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Who can get the house if the mortgage holder dies? With no will
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Answered on December 22, 2010
Yes, there may be a way. You can work it out with the lender. Sometimes you may be able to get the lender to agree to let some one else assume the...
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Am I going to be held responsible for Fire Damage?
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Answered on December 21, 2010
Legally you are responsible for the damages if you caused the fire. You might want to negotiate a settlement with the landlord. Though his...
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I am a tenant in a home that is being sold at an auction next month.
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Answered on December 21, 2010
You have some protection under the Protecting Tenants After Foreclosure Act passed in May 2009. The new owner has to honor the existing lease,...
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Tenant sign 3 y lease, after 6 m due to job slow decide give 30 d notice and leave, can I aske for more rent until the new
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Answered on December 20, 2010
As long as you can prove that you've mitigated your damages, the court will allow you to recover loss of rent for the period of time you've had the...
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My tenant has refused to pay rent and has been served with a 3-day notice to pay or quit. What can her defense be?
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Answered on December 20, 2010
The fact that the property is being shortsaled cannot be used as an excuse for not paying rent. As long as you hold title to the property, you're...
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If tenant disputes landlord refund issued, does landlord have to meet tenant in mediation?
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Answered on December 20, 2010
If your lease is one of those standard CAR agreement, you better mediate if you may lose your right to recover attorney's fees even if you...
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Proof of service
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Answered on December 20, 2010
Some standard 3-day notices (like to the ones published by the Calfornia Association of Realtors) come with the POS at the bottom of the page for...
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Question about blocking garage in san francisco, CA
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Answered on December 19, 2010
These are lodgers, not tenants. The house including the garage remain under your control. You have the right to have them ticketed for blocking...
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