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Id like to move back into my home which has a renter in it for another year, can I break this lease with a 90 day notice?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

Your lease agreement should outline roles and responsibilities for breaking the lease (military clause, notice requirements etc). That is the...

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What in Michigan protects a tenant when there are suspected vermin in the rental unit?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

Depends on what liability a tenant is concerned about? Whether the liability for damage to the property caused by the critters and whether that...

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Is an apartment manager liable for return of security deposit?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

Generally, landlord tenant issues are handled in the states lowest courts, small claims etc. In most cases this is a court 'not of record' and you...

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What classifies an apartment as uninhabitable?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

Short answer is Yes, you have rights and No your prospective landlord cannot force you to accept an apartment that does not comply with local...

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Can i file criminal charges on a roommate who goes in my personal bedroom, when I'm not there?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

Probably not. If he hasn't stolen any personal effects, and he has access to the apartment by virtue of being on the lease or by your permission. ...

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Is my landlord responsible for damage to my car due to dead tree limbs that he knew about?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

Tricky one. I suspect your landlord will cite 'act of god' and disclaim responsibility--pushing it off on you and your insurance policy. And...

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I have rodents, drain leaks, a faulty refrigerator and freezer and dangerous stairs in my new apt. The owner won't fix anything

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 22, 2011

Short answer is that your lease will outline roles and responsibilities for you and your landlord. In most cases, you do not pay to repair your...

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What Kind of Evidence Can Be Used in Eviction Trial

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 21, 2011

Best bet is to contact USF/Hastings/Golden Gate law school legal clinics and see if they have a landlord-tenant clinic that can advise you. ...

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Do I have to report to a college if I attended another college?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 21, 2011

Your FASFA record documents which institutions qualified you to receive funds--so yes, there is a record. Also, most college applications have a...

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Our renters signed a contract and paid deposit yesterday. Today they want to change mind. Can they be held to lease agreement?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 21, 2011

FYI-The Virginia Landlord Tenant Act says the deposit should be refunded, less expenses withing 20 days ( in some instances sooner)--see...

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Id like to move back into my home which has a renter in it for another year, can I break this lease with a 90 day notice?

What in Michigan protects a tenant when there are suspected vermin in the rental unit?

Is an apartment manager liable for return of security deposit?

What classifies an apartment as uninhabitable?

Can i file criminal charges on a roommate who goes in my personal bedroom, when I'm not there?

Is my landlord responsible for damage to my car due to dead tree limbs that he knew about?

I have rodents, drain leaks, a faulty refrigerator and freezer and dangerous stairs in my new apt. The owner won't fix anything

What Kind of Evidence Can Be Used in Eviction Trial

Do I have to report to a college if I attended another college?

Our renters signed a contract and paid deposit yesterday. Today they want to change mind. Can they be held to lease agreement?