Questions answered by Shawn B Alexander

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Do we have rights as a tenant to refuse full-month's payment and be pro-rated for the days that repairs were being made?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer. Make certain you provide written notice of the defects and back it up with photos and keep copies. Good Luck

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Do i have to pay home insurance on a rent to own house that is not in my name?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

If your contract states your are responsible you are. If you are buying the house don't you want to be compensated if it is destroyed? You should...

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Roommate NOT on lease left with no notice and I was stuck with all the bills. My fault I know, but what can I do about this?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

You would have a claim for unjust enrichment if there was no written contract between you and your former roommate, maybe even a breach of...

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Can my landlord make inside improvements, such has new floors, if i say no?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer and the landlord must give notice and if you are dislocated you may be entitle to relocation during the...

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I have served my tenant a three day notice. However there was a search warrent completed on the property.

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer and notify animal control at once. Also sometime a visit to the jail with a written termination of the tenancy for...

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Is my old roommate responsible for property damages?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer and the landlord will tag your deposit. You would be smart to fix everything yourself and sue the roommate in...

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Im being evicted from my apt. need to know if I have a case or what I should do

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

Notices must be in writing and a formal eviction is a legal process not a shouting match. If you are month to month the landlord only needs 20...

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Do I need to hire a tenant/landlord attorney to sue for personal property damage loss or can I seek any civil trial lawyer.

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer and your new lawyer should have experience with personal injury and insurance claims. Good Luck

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Can a landlord keep a "non-refundable" cleaning fee even if the tenant never occupied the premises?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

I agree with the previous answer. The non-refundable term is self explanatory. If the landlord cannot re-rent the unit the lessee may also be held...

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How can I enforce late fee from tenant?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 06, 2013

You have to give written notice to cure. If the tenant does not cure you may evict. I have add a link to the statute below.

Shawn B Alexander's Answers (28448)

Do we have rights as a tenant to refuse full-month's payment and be pro-rated for the days that repairs were being made?

Do i have to pay home insurance on a rent to own house that is not in my name?

Roommate NOT on lease left with no notice and I was stuck with all the bills. My fault I know, but what can I do about this?

Can my landlord make inside improvements, such has new floors, if i say no?

I have served my tenant a three day notice. However there was a search warrent completed on the property.

Is my old roommate responsible for property damages?

Im being evicted from my apt. need to know if I have a case or what I should do

Do I need to hire a tenant/landlord attorney to sue for personal property damage loss or can I seek any civil trial lawyer.

Can a landlord keep a "non-refundable" cleaning fee even if the tenant never occupied the premises?

How can I enforce late fee from tenant?