Our ceiling leaks when it rains, they have come out once to fix, they don't answer our calls. can we hold rent?
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Answered on December 04, 2017
You are entitled to live in a habitable rental unit and sometimes leaking ceilings can lead to habitability issues. The landlord probably should be...
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Does a tenant on one year lease have to give a 30 day notice to end his lease or can he give a 15 day notice on phone ?
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Answered on December 04, 2017
Generally, the tenant would need to provide to you a 30-day notice of their intent to vacate. I would make sure these types of communications are...
Can my landlord charge me for theft for removing a piece of furniture I did not know belonged to the property?
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Answered on December 04, 2017
The lease should have specifically mentioned that this piece of furniture was included with the lease and that it belonged to the landlord. Not...
What should we do when landlord lied about square footage in apartment ?
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Answered on December 03, 2017
You should check your lease agreement for any specific representations made by the landlord regarding the size of the unit. Did you view the unit...
What non jury trial means?
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Answered on December 03, 2017
The judge will be deciding your case after hearing both sides. You should seriously consider hiring an attorney to review your case if you have not...
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Can I consult an attorney if my landlord wants to charge me a fee thats not necessary ?
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Answered on December 03, 2017
If the water damage occurred because of your negligence, then usually any damage resulting directly from your negligence can be charged to you....
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Who needs to sign the 60 day notice when the owner is an LLC?
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Answered on December 03, 2017
It is very likely that the company employee has authority to sign/serve the notice on behalf of the property owner. I think the more important...
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How long does the process of eviction take?? Can I still make payments towards the rent I owe even if eviction starts??
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Answered on December 03, 2017
Most landlords will not accept any form of payment once the unlawful detainer is filed. The longer the eviction process takes while the tenant...
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Family members live rent free how do I evict them from my home my health is suffering asked them to leave and they wont?
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Answered on December 03, 2017
I am assuming there is no written rental agreement. You should discuss with a lawyer regarding what type(s) of implied or verbal rental...
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Does my landlord have to find me a place to stay while replacing flooded floors?
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Answered on December 03, 2017
Sometimes it can depend on the reason for the necessity to make the repairs and how much of the premises is actually unusable. Most leases state...
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