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Our lanlords are making us pay for a bedbug treatment without us knowing we had to pay for the treatment. Is that legal?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Well, it depends. It is the landlord's duty to keep all its rentals free from bug infestations. Whenever they crop up, the landlord must pay to...
Question about tenant in illegal apartment
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Answered on August 04, 2014
It is clearly time for that tenant to go. The "illegality" of the rental may affect the amount of rent the tenant may or may not have to pay, but...
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Can landlord refuse to fix? 1 bathroom unit,when water is turned on from tub spigot it rains down from shower head at same time
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Answered on August 04, 2014
If it does not work the way it is supposed to, it is the landlord's obligation to fix it. It is that simple. Totally irrelevant and immaterial...
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Apartment lease renewal offers of month to month or 6 months or 12 months.
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Most of your questions are up to the landlord - of course you can change a month to month lease into a 6 month lease but only if the landlord...
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Sexual harassment: can I file a report without pressing charges and the person knowing?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
You need to be both clear and firm that his attentions are not wanted. Then, if he continues anyway, consider filing a complaint with the police...
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Landlord went onto my property without 24 hours notice?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
The 24 hr notice requirement applies to the landlord entering anywhere that the tenant has the right to exclude them from. Clearly that applies to...
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Am I stuck with a sub-tenant because I said I would not force her to leave?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
Her ability to support herself is not relevant and should have no bearing on the case and, as you note, does she expect you to support her for...
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Broke my lease. got an eviction summons from a sherrif. what to do? I talked to leasing company and told them to send me a bill
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Answered on August 04, 2014
You definitely need to NOT ignore the summons and skip appearing in court. If you are already out by the time of your first court appearance, the...
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Should I offer a relocation fee to a tenant pleading hardship even though I'm not legally bound to pay a fee?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
What a nice potential offer! Whether you should do so or not is entirely up to you but do take into consideration that you apparently no longer...
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Is it right that a landlord can charge a full months rent after a contract ends but an email stated you are staying?
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Answered on August 04, 2014
How would you feel if the situation was reversed - the landlord told you it was ok for you to stay and then gave you a weeks notice to get out? ...
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