Questions answered by Scott Robert Rights

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Can my landlord enter my home for reasons besides an emergency?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

The other answers are correct. I have never seen a written lease that would allow entry to turn off lights. Since the landlord is living in such...

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What does it mean when my landlord sends back my rent payment?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

It is important to know when the 3 day notice was served in the matter. If you tendered rent during the required period of the "Notice to Pay or...

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Can a landlord violate his/her own "House Rules"?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

I would also write the landlord explaining that you are aware of the "false" noise complaints. Be courteous and state that you are careful to not...

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No furnace for three years 4 children in home moving in app. 70 days what should i tell landlord?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

Frank Wei-Hong Chen is correct in his answer. I would only add that you should give the landlord written notice of the problem. He is required to...

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Is it a good idea to have a meeting with my tanent, before the court date?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

Frank Wei-Hong Chen and Nicholas Basil Spirtos are correct in their answers. I would add that you should review California Civil Code section...

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What happens if I was served a 3 day notice but paid the rent on the 5th day

Scott's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

Frank Wei-Hong Chen is correct in his answer. It sounds like there might be an issue with the 3-day notice. Review it in its entirety to make...

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My recourse against my DC tenant that used a security deposit as last month rent?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 21, 2012

The terms of your rental agreement will dictate what is allowed. Most agreements clearly state that the deposit is not to be used for the last...

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How do i sue someone for money owed?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 21, 2012

The answer Frank Wei-Hong Chen provided is correct. I would like to add that you may have some protection provided by your use of PayPal. Since...

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If I paid rent to my landlord and on the rent reciepts he marked down payment as the 1st can he still charge late fees?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 21, 2012

If you paid rent late and the rental agreement specifies a late fee provision, then that amount is owed. If he marked it as paid on time and...

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What does removing a previous negative rating in my credit history mean?

Scott's answer | Answered on January 21, 2012

It is important that any agreement state “all national consumer reporting agencies.” I assume that is what they intend, but you are correct in...

Scott Robert Rights's Answers (210)

Can my landlord enter my home for reasons besides an emergency?

What does it mean when my landlord sends back my rent payment?

Can a landlord violate his/her own "House Rules"?

No furnace for three years 4 children in home moving in app. 70 days what should i tell landlord?

Is it a good idea to have a meeting with my tanent, before the court date?

What happens if I was served a 3 day notice but paid the rent on the 5th day

My recourse against my DC tenant that used a security deposit as last month rent?

How do i sue someone for money owed?

If I paid rent to my landlord and on the rent reciepts he marked down payment as the 1st can he still charge late fees?

What does removing a previous negative rating in my credit history mean?