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Can newly hired apartment security randomly check ids

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Is the property a standard type apartment complex? Or somekibd if group home, county housing etc. If not, LL cannot determine who can and can't...

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Nonpayment in July and can't pay rent in August.

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

You will have to use the IL procedures to evict depending in circumstances you did not post such as whether irs an apartment in a complex, a room...

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Can a landload take possession of someones personal property because they intend to sell it for repairs and or money.

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Some details missing. We're they evicted? Did the marshal evict after LL obtained a judgment and possession order? If so, LL MAY be able to treat...

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Are we entitled to an eviction notice?

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

You bet. If LL changes locks, call police. If he attempts entry, call police. Eviction is a court process. Only a court can evict you. That...

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Do i pay rent while rentl home is under construction from a house fire

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Are you in hotel? Did LL reduce your rent? Offer you out of the lease? Offer you new apartment? Did you cause the fire? Recommend you meet...

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Was being sue for back rent but the landlord was trying to get more than I owed the case was dismissed and now the I'm still in

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

If you are a renter under a valid lease, you must pay your rent on time and in fully less you gave some statutory or mitigating circumstance. You...

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I sent a demand for payment/deposir refund dispute certified letter to landlord. she sent email stating she wont pick it up. ??

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Now you take her to small claims. You have evidence (your letter, postmarked and stampedas not picked up) plus you have her email refusing the...

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DO I have a lawsuit if my landlord is being unreasonable about trying to see why its costing me $200/monthly to cool/heat ?

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

let the LL kow of the issues in WRITING--not enough to simply tell in person--send the letter certified mail, return receipt requested. LL has...

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My landlord has been promising me repairs. I am holding my rent until repairs are made. Now i have an eviction notice.

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Not necessarily. IN most states, withholding rent is a process--tenants can't just do it themselves. I am guessing your LL is suing for...

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My lease was voided due to condition of the property. The landlord will not refund my first months rent/security deposit.

Rixon's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Your instincts are correct--LL is lying to you, taking advantage of you. IN fact, its very possible LL is liable to YOU on several legal...

Rixon Charles Rafter III's Answers (98644)

Can newly hired apartment security randomly check ids

Nonpayment in July and can't pay rent in August.

Can a landload take possession of someones personal property because they intend to sell it for repairs and or money.

Are we entitled to an eviction notice?

Do i pay rent while rentl home is under construction from a house fire

Was being sue for back rent but the landlord was trying to get more than I owed the case was dismissed and now the I'm still in

I sent a demand for payment/deposir refund dispute certified letter to landlord. she sent email stating she wont pick it up. ??

DO I have a lawsuit if my landlord is being unreasonable about trying to see why its costing me $200/monthly to cool/heat ?

My landlord has been promising me repairs. I am holding my rent until repairs are made. Now i have an eviction notice.

My lease was voided due to condition of the property. The landlord will not refund my first months rent/security deposit.