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answered on Jun 23, 2019
There are not enough facts here to offer any assistance.
Maybe you should contact an attorney to review your lease and the Notice and discuss your options.
I paid May's rent through my apartments online portal and got a notice the following day saying that I still needed to pay rent. I emailed them the email confirmation that the apartment sends out (with a confirmation number) after paying through the online portal along with a pdf file of my... View More 
answered on Jun 20, 2019
Withholding June's rent will get you evicted.
Proof of the payment RE May rent will be a defense to any future claim on non-payment.
A property owner's land abuts our property. Between our paved road and this neighbors property lies our drain swale and right-of-way. Without our permission, he presumed to dump a load of gravel to build his own access onto our private, paved road. He is now damaging the edge of our pavement... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2019
You should contact an attorney to review the facts. A neighbor like this may respond to an attorney's demand letter explaining that if he continues his current action he will be sued, he will lose, and it will be expensive for him. Or he may not and you may have to bring the lawsuit to... View More
The sellers agency contract has no dates in the listing period of the contract, section 3.6.. We are unhappy with the performance of the agent can we cancel after 45 days of being on the market but no term was ever entered. Both parties signed the agreement. This was the only data missing and no... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2019
LIkely yes. But, most brokers are willing to grant a mutual termination of the seller is not happy with their performance rather than risk a lawsuit. If the Broker is uncooperative your Mother-In-Law should bring the listing agreement to an attorney to evaluate and likely send the broker a demand... View More
I'll be contributing cash and she'll be securing the mortgage, but I'd also like to be on the deed. Can this be done without my name on the mortgage loan? Also, if I should die, can my 50% be automatically split between the child I co-own the property with and my other (adult) child?... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2019
You definitely should be named on the Deed, to protect your investment. Yes, you can obtain a mortgage obligating only one individual but take title to the same property in the name of two individuals. You risk that you will be wiped out should the lender need to foreclose.
You'll... View More
My landlord on a month to month single room rental that had no lease kicked me out of the house mid month with rent completely paid up to the end of month. He gave no notice at all and forced me to leave immediately without getting all of my belongings, he also forced me to give back my house key... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2019
You may want to bring a claim for damages in Small Claims Court.
I recieved a move out statement from a collection company stating that I owe for damages and full replacement of the carpet. I lived in the home with my friend, his wife, their two kids, and a dog. We paid a pet deposit, and pet rent every month the entire time of living there. I know there were... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2019
If this issue went to court, even if the carpet was new when you moved in, it is unlikely that the court would hold you responsible for more than half the cost of the carpet. Generally, carpet is expected to have a 7 year normal lifespan. As such, half of the useful life of the carpet was... View More
We have lived in our home just short of four years, first year was on a lease, now we are just a holdover. Two weeks ago Landlord put the house up for sale, within days it was under contract. The home inspection is Saturday. I am told to expect a 30-day notice after it is completed. I read CRS... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2019
The statue that you refer too is often misunderstood. Whether or not you have the right to 90-days notice is dependant upon your lease (even though you think it is expired).
If you refuse to move based on the note, the Landlord may bring an eviction action at which time you'll have... View More
Two or three months ago our lease came up and my husband talked to our landlords husband about month to month lease and he said it was fine. We go on the rest of the month thinking everyone is on the same page until he gets a text from his wife asking for our 30 notice and how she isnt comfortable... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2019
If you paid for the entire month and your landlord accepted your payment you may have a strong defense to an eviction initiated by your LL.
It is unlikely that your Landlord has the right to invade your space to clean and prepare for next tenant. Review your lease.
I'm selling my really old house, the pipes are 100 year old clay. We live next to a university whose land are pipes cross. They burst on their property twice and have been repaired and replaced, but from that point on it is still the original pipe to the house. Well they haven't taken any... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2019
Disclosure is your best answer here. You don't have to fix the pipes if you disclose. Not fixing and not disclosing is risky.
Our neighbor has planted trees and bushes directly over our sewer lateral, which crosses his property on an easement. The easement agreement says, "the <neighbor> covenants and agrees (i) not to construct, install or maintain any structures or fixed improvements within, over or upon any... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2019
You don't have to wait for the trees to damage your lateral lines. You can demand that they be removed now. If your neighbor refuses your request I recommend that you contact an attorney who can send the neighbor a demand letter outlining the law supporting your position and the additional... View More
We have rented from the same gentleman since 2012, he lived out of state until last year. In Jan we had to change internet providers. He said to put it in my name as we would be releasing again. I asked specifically because I didn't want to sign up for a 2yr agreement if he wanted us to move... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
If you refuse to return possession the LL will determine if he want to initiate an eviction action. If he does then you will want to show your evidence to the Judge in hopes of creating a contract through March of 2020.
You may consider having an attorney draft a demand letter to your LL... View More
A court was held but I didn't know and just received all the paperwork after being garnished this last paycheck.
answered on Jun 10, 2019
Have your considered filing Bankruptcy? This is usually the most effective method and you may gain additional debt relief in the process.
Lived here 9+ years. Mold. Unfixed repairs.
answered on Jun 10, 2019
This may fall under the Colo Warranty of Habitability which was strengthened earlier this year to give tenants more power in recovering damages. A good first step would be to have an attorney send your landlord a demand letter outlining the issues and your rights.
I have been paying the rent in my name for the entire year. They have not said anything about it. His lease ends in 6 weeks and I am moving out at the end of his lease. If he comes back to live here and does not pay money for future rent can I be taken to court for eviction/ or sued for anything in... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2019
If you are not on the lease you have no obligations to the Landlord.
Good Luck!
The payment arrangement was regarding an air conditioner and lawn mower purchase for subtraction off the next months rent. This was confirmed through the property manager several times via text. The property manager no longer is employed and the landlord is denying this arrangement.
answered on Jun 7, 2019
If Landlord bring an eviction lawsuit you'll need to provide evidence of the agreement to the judge as a defense.
We adopted a new puppy and are required to add an addendum to our lease - when the new documents were created, I noticed new fees and boxes on the previously signed lease were either added or removed changing the verbiage and cost of our lease. Can I refuse until there is further clarification?
answered on Jun 7, 2019
You can refuse and the LL will decide what if any action he will take based on your refusal.
LL does not have the right unilaterally change the agreement. But, if you have added a puppy to your home then the contract is likely open for renegotiation which would allow the LL to change the... View More
Our landlord has pressured us into moving out because he wants to sell the property. He tried to force me into signing an early termination agreement the month after signing a our 5th year lease. They told us they were considering selling NEXT YEAR at that point in time. I just started a business... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2019
If your landlord bring the eviction action you'll have a chance to explain to the Judge and show him that the May rent was paid in advance and the LL offered June rent for free in exchange for early termination of your lease.
My tenants are moving next month. I have requested a showing and they have denied it, since they are out of town. Can I show it anyway?
answered on Jun 6, 2019
It depends upon what rights your lease grants you.
I would be cautious about entering your tenants home without their permission.
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