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Would it be a goodwill gesture to send eviction notice now and copy Court?

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

From your description, I am not surprised that you are being sued - you CANNOT just lock a roommate/tenant out of their rental unit. That said, it...

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Is there a way to make landlord change carpet ???

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

As a general rule, a landlord does not have to provide carpet in the first place and thus is not required to ever replace it, let alone upon...

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I as the landlord have signed an agreement with the tenant, saying: The tenant agreed to move out of my house on March 31, 2014

Gregory's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

If you and the tenant agree upon a move out date and the tenant does not comply, your remedy is to file an eviction proceeding in the local County...

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I am a landlord that is currently in the process of evicting a tenant.

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

At most, it could delay the court proceeding but is not likely too. If he had the accident and broke his foot on the way to the court, the judge...

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As a landlord in FL do I have the right to hold tenants personal property until payment for rent is made?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

Bad idea and if tried, at least here in Oregon, the tenant could sue the pants off you and likely win not only monetary damages, but possibly...

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Is my contract valid? Can I use it to take a customer to court?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 28, 2014

Your problem is more practical than legal. You can, of course, sue him for either return of the flowers and late fees or for the value of the...

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Can a collection agency seize my bank account if the debt is not mine and its a joint account? the money is mine.

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

I am not quite sure what you mean when you say your account is on a legal hold from the collection agency. IF they have gone to court and obtained...

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Does my landlord have to give me proof of deduction from deposit?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

Mr. Donnelly has given a good and comprehensive answer but I just want to be sure you understand that IF the 31 days since you returned possession...

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I am managing a house for my relative. I rented out the property and I signed a Lease Agreement as the landlord with a tenant.

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

You are not the owner but you ARE the Landlord or, at the very least, the Landlord's agent, and as such you have full legal authority to issue...

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I have a tenant that always pays rent late like 15 days late, The owners want to evict, can we?

Gregory's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

Much depends upon what sort of a lease you have with the tenant. If it is a month to month, simply give her a 30 day no cause notice (60 day if...

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Would it be a goodwill gesture to send eviction notice now and copy Court?

Is there a way to make landlord change carpet ???

I as the landlord have signed an agreement with the tenant, saying: The tenant agreed to move out of my house on March 31, 2014

I am a landlord that is currently in the process of evicting a tenant.

As a landlord in FL do I have the right to hold tenants personal property until payment for rent is made?

Is my contract valid? Can I use it to take a customer to court?

Can a collection agency seize my bank account if the debt is not mine and its a joint account? the money is mine.

Does my landlord have to give me proof of deduction from deposit?

I am managing a house for my relative. I rented out the property and I signed a Lease Agreement as the landlord with a tenant.

I have a tenant that always pays rent late like 15 days late, The owners want to evict, can we?