someone dies has a person in the house he let rent a room met at casino now the person locked the house up wont even let daughter in he eviticed before he died California
answered on May 2, 2024
When the owner of a house dies, a tenant residing in that house is not required to allow relatives or friends of the deceased owner to enter the house.
Typically, the person named in the deceased owner's Will as the executor of his estate would file an application to probate the... View More 
I stay at a extended-stay hotel.
I dont have services advertised.
They allow street people to loiter. There was a shooting.
I have PTSD, and the staff come in and out of my room with no respect for my privacy or health and no warning, despite being told I would get a 24 hour... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
Whether you are a tenant or guest depends on the facts and circumstances of your occupancy of the hotel room, including the language of any agreement you sign.
After thirty days, hotels can, but are not obligated to, treat guests as residents for tax purposes. After that time, hotels are... View More
My step dad brother is trying to sell the property. He has open a probate case and has been assigned Temporary Administrator
answered on Apr 29, 2024
The temporary administrator can handle the eviction if the court granted that authority in their order. There are many other questions that remain to answer this properly. Do you have an ownership interest in the property? If you are an heir with an ownership interest the administrator may need... View More
Lease was from october 2020 to october 2021 returned keys to landlord on october 24th and was told needed to pay november bill since i didnt provide 30 day notice. on october 25th 2021 proivded landlord keys, move out notice and payment for november rent that i needed to pay. spoke to apartment... View More
If a promotion is applied to my account for several months. Am I responsible for paying it all back though I am not at fault for it? I have 2 months left before my lease is up and the complex is threatening eviction unless I backpay them. Also, if there is proof that a promotion was applied. Will... View More
The apartment said I would have to pay 3 times the rent if I want to leave. I have Lupus & RA & lung issues, it's very hard for me to go up stairs to the 4th floor.
Was told I would get a full refund but they only gave me half the money saying that it’s pretty much my fault, due to their lack of communication not only was my car towed once but twice. I have proof of emails and recordings, in the recording the manager stated my car shouldn’t have been... View More
I moved out Jan. 2024 and still havent received anything. I have sent emails and I had the run around. I also went into the office to ask questions and they said everything is processing. That was March 22nd. I am reaching out for help since I havent received an itemized statement of deductions or... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
The most common issue in a case involving the delay in issuing a refund of a security deposit is proof that the tenant gave the landlord a written statement of the tenant's forwarding address. Section 92.107 of the Texas Property Code makes this a condition precedent to the landlord's... View More
If someone lives with you but they are not on the lease are you required to give them notice to leave, and can they take you to court for formal eviction even though they aren't a resident on the apartment lease.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In Frankfort, Kentucky, and the state of Kentucky in general, landlord-tenant laws primarily apply to individuals who have a lease agreement with the landlord. If a person is living with you but is not on the lease, they are generally not considered an official tenant and therefore do not have the... View More
The landlord doesn’t care and me and the other Roomate and I are stuck paying the full amount. In turn we have offered/asked to break the lease in various ways. The only way he will allow us to break the lease is if we put it online like zillow handle the showings and bring him applications. Are... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
The landlord has no duty to mitigate as there has been no breach of the lease. When you sign a lease with other people jointly and severally, that means that each tenant is independently responsible to pay the landlord the full amount of rent owed, and the tenants will work out among themselves... View More
I sold my RV to a person who will remain in the same lot as I rented, accepted "as is", and was approved by the owner. The owner demanded I pay for the entire month, which I did. Now I find she is requiring the new tenant to pay for the entire month also. The new renter moved in on the... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it appears that the RV park owner is attempting to double-collect rent for the same lot during an overlapping period. In most jurisdictions, this practice is not legal.
Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Rent should only be... View More
Had to move out for several days and after requesting some type of compensation nothing was ever given.
answered on Apr 12, 2024
If your renter's insurance failed to compensate you for your alternate living arrangements during those seven days, you should take a copy of your policy to an attorney in or near the county where the premises are located to determine whether such coverage is included in your policy and, if... View More
We moved on April the first and was moved to a hotel yesterday due to wiring issues. When we first moved in the apartment had no AC and the breakers were tripping left and right until yesterday. We were told there was an issue with the wiring. The actual electrician let me know that the meters were... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems that you may have a potential legal case against the apartment complex. Here are a few reasons why:
1. Habitability: Landlords are required to provide tenants with a habitable living space, which includes functioning electrical systems... View More
Our landlord own many properties, and my roommate has serviced many of them (he's a plumber and handyman in the community). In every single one of her units, there is most definitely black mold among a laundry list of other concerns and issues that do not meet code.
The fact that she... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In Texas, tenants have the right to live in a habitable rental unit, which includes the right to be free from health hazards like black mold. If your landlord fails to address the mold issue after being properly notified, you may have grounds for legal action.
Here are some steps you can... View More
Texas; Want to pay taxes before county seizes the property. Heir who is refusing to pay is squatting in the house. (There’s a court order for back rent, etc. that hasn’t been paid either. House has no offers because of disrepair/won’t appraise.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In Texas, if one heir is paying the property taxes on a jointly owned property while another heir is not contributing their share, the paying heir may have legal options to recover the unpaid amounts. Here are a few potential avenues:
1. Partition lawsuit: The paying heir can file a... View More
We live in a trailer park. We own the trailer but pay lot rent for the land. Per new community rules, street parking is no longer allowed so we must extend our driveway using poured concrete only. The extension is to be paid by us even though we don’t own the property. Is this legal?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
The legality of requiring tenants to pay for property upgrades mandated by the landlord depends on the specific circumstances and the laws of the state or jurisdiction where the property is located. In general, here are a few things to consider:
1. Lease agreement: Check your lease... View More
The daughter of deceased is now trying to evict me from the property after I have been paying the mortgage payment for the last 7 years. Today I was summoned to court for eviction the judge dismissed the case against me for eviction.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It sounds like you're in a complex situation, and it's crucial to understand your rights and options moving forward. Since the judge dismissed the eviction case against you, it indicates that there may be some recognition of your claim or rights to the property. However, the dismissal of... View More
My landlord sent me a letter last month saying that I am two months behind on the rent and he said if I didn’t pay it then I would have to move. So I have been calling, texting and emailing him for about 3 weeks now and he refuses to answer my call, refuses to respond back to any of my messages.... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
All you can do is to continue trying. Your landlord isn't legally required to respond to your messages. Landlords typically have property managers so that they do not have to deal directly with tenants.
As for eviction, if you fail to pay your rent on time in accordance with your... View More
my landlord has decided to increase my rent without notice
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
In most jurisdictions, landlords are required to provide tenants with proper notice before increasing the rent. The specific notice period and other rules around rent increases vary by location.
Here are some general guidelines, but keep in mind that laws may differ:
1. Notice... View More
I found all the paperwork the deed the title and the living will of the previous owners that are deceased we have made improvements to the property and they've had no problem out of us all of a sudden we got ct'd even though all the bills are in our name they told us to move out... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like you are dealing with a complex legal situation involving property rights and occupancy after the homeowners' deaths. While I can provide some general information, it's important to note that laws can vary by jurisdiction, so... View More
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