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Can I get out of my lease agreement based on the fact that there is now a major construction site next door?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
Very doubtful but check your lease for your rights to terminate it early (if any). It does not sound as if your landlord has done anything wrong.
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Can my roomate sue me if I don't buy a new mattress?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
First, who owns the mattress? If she does, and she objects to you, why is she allowing you to use it? If she does not own it, then she has...
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How long does an eviction take for non -payment of rent on a 2 year lease ?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
How long an eviction process takes can vary from State to State, County to County, and even case to case. In very general terms, it usually takes...
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The water at my house has been shut off due to my landlord's unwillingness to pay the water bill. What can I do about this?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
If the landlord won't voluntarily restore the water, your only real remedy is to file suit against him in court. If it was me, I would be seeking...
What is the life expectancy of carpet under Virginia rental law? Can we be charged for replacing 10 year old carpeting?
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Answered on July 28, 2014
To the extent that you can be charged anything, it should only be your pro-rated share of its un-depreciated replacement cost. That said, it will...
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If my landlord filed eviction for unpaid rent, but if I pay what is owe before the court date can I still be evicted?
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Answered on July 27, 2014
In most States the landlord is not required to accept rent from you after the notice period expired and if they do - even if only a partial payment...
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California Landlord Tenant Laws state that proper notice must be given to Tenant before Landlord can enter home. Whats proper?
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Answered on July 27, 2014
The tenants are absolutely correct - at least if you were in Oregon. Notices served via email, text message, etc. are legally the same as no...
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Landlord seeking unpaid rent
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Answered on July 27, 2014
The first question is whether it is too late for you to collect. Local State Law controls the statute of limitations. Here in Oregon, it is only...
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At what point, with someone renting a room in my house, do their belongings become mine? TENNESSEE
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Answered on July 27, 2014
You clearly need to seriously consult with both a criminal defense attorney and a local landlord-tenant attorney. DO NOT TRUST ANYTHING SHE SAYS!!...
If I have a tenant sign an addendum to a residential lease, will it hold up in court if I have to sue for damages post eviction?
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Answered on July 27, 2014
Nothing wrong with such provisions per se. Any addendum will require additional consideration as would any contract or modification, and there may...
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