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Q: What can i what can I do in my case where the judge looked at none of my evidence and didn't talk to my witness or nothi

Did Joseph look it down my receipts or none of the records that I had subpoenaed to court neither

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Q: I rent a house from hero and my lease says that I rent to own but now the lady is telling me that I can’t buy it.

It’s been almost a year since I signed this lease and she is just now telling me that I can’t rent to own. I want to know if my lease says rent to own shouldn’t they have to honor it?

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Q: Do I need to take legal action or have a case period?

Hello, My family and I are dealing with new owner to the Mobile Home Park we've lived in about 15 years. We own our home but rent the lot. Long story short. They came and threw away thousands of dollars of items and even things on my front porch but left most of the trash. They also towed 2... Read more »

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Q: How to evict someone not on the lease that doesn't pay rent and made physical threats

They pay utilities but utilities aren't on their name either

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Q: Can an apartment complex evict someone 4 accusations from a neighbor of loud noise and smoking marijuana without proof?

Complex never provided dates of incidents of marijuana usage, or loud disturbances, did not contact police and never even made an attempt to communicate with their neighbor regarding noise or marijuana use. No one in the apartment smokes marijuana but did have visitors to smoke cigars. After... Read more »

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Q: month2month renter.We don't have a lease and landlord threats to evict if my mother stays with me becauseof leaseterms

The lease ended 8 months ago so we have been paying month to month since then. Now my mother has been staying with me and my landlord is trying to evict us because terms of a lease. We haven't been on a lease in 8 months. I stay at my boyfriend's house 3 or 4 nights a week and she is now... Read more »

Dragan Ivetic
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answered on Feb 10, 2023

The question is premised on an improper understanding of the legal status of "month to month". it is not correct that you do not have a lease. You do have a lease, when a written lease expires without being renewed, it typically becomes a month-to-month tenancy, subject to all the same... Read more »

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Q: Can my apartment landlord come to me and say I missed a rent payment 7 months ago and attempt to collect? What can I do?

I have lived in the same apartment for 2+ years and have never missed a rent payment. This week the landlord left a notice on the door stating we have a rent payment due from last July and have 10 days to pay it. I am certain I paid rent that month, as I never miss a rent payment. However, I have... Read more »

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Q: Apartment with black mold. Management agreed to remediate but dragging their feet. I'm a senior w/ asthma. Can you help?

This has been going on almost 6 months now. Have been consulting with Legal Services Alabama. But it seems we've reached an impasse. My biggest concern is whether apartment management will replace any items that must be discarded. But they're refusing to do that. And my renters insurance... Read more »

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 29, 2022

This is something that an Alabama attorney is best suited to advise about, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the mold and the mold-induced asthma. At this point, you could reach out to injury attorneys who handle mold cases. Each state can have... Read more »

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Q: Can apartment complex violate the "Code of Alabama"

Can apartment complex violate the "Code of Alabama" Title 35 9A by charging it's tenants extra fees per month for trash removal ($5) and pest control ($10)? Who enforces the "Code of Alabama"? Who and Where do I file a complaint? Am I entitled to see the contract with the... Read more »

Nelson Craig Johnson
Nelson Craig Johnson
answered on Apr 1, 2022

For better and more specific answers to your questions you should contact an attorney directly in your area and provide him a copy of your lease agreement. An apartment complex would not be permitted to violate the Alabama Code regarding its responsibilities to tenants.

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Q: Am I allowed to break my lease/contract with my landlord due to issues with the house?

I live in alabama and my landlord is demanding rent but he has not had anybody come out to fix our house. We have stated that plugs have not been working properly. Some naked wires above stove, gaps and cracks in doors and walls, gaps between the walls and floor in bathroom along with sewage smell... Read more »

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Q: I rented a house with a verbal agreement with landlord to remodel house and be repaid when finished? She didnt pay

She now said i have 30 days before she sells it i spent 15000 on it can i getva lien on the house

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Q: Can a landlord keep my security deposit if i never moved in? 3 days of move date property was already occupied.

7/24/21 put deposit. Was told he gave previous tenets 30 days to vacate. He was supposed to contact me if I could move in sooner. I got a message 8/24/21 saying this was the last day and to contact him, he said that he wasn't sure if the tenets were moved out because they had left some... Read more »

Nelson Craig Johnson
Nelson Craig Johnson
answered on Sep 7, 2021

I would suggest contacting an attorney to go over the specifics of your case in detail. A landlord has a duty to provide you both legal and actual possession of a property. Having prior tenants living there would violate that duty.

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Q: I have reached my 60 day of not receiving my security deposit. How can i file to recieve double the deposit owed?
Nelson Craig Johnson
Nelson Craig Johnson
answered on Aug 30, 2021

If you have not already I would send a letter to your landlord making a specific request for your deposit back, and if they refuse an accounting of the defects they allege account for not returning said deposit. Give a time limit to respond. You may want to send it certified mail so that you can... Read more »

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Q: I signed a lease with a real estate company. Landlord has decided to sell the her home. Lease expires in October.

Owner's Agent notified me of owners need to inspect the premises. I requested that she wear gloves and mask. Owner said she would comply. I have extenuating health issues. Landlord has known about these issues. I was recently hospitalized for 4 days, because of a compromised immune system.... Read more »

Nelson Craig Johnson
Nelson Craig Johnson
answered on Aug 24, 2021

To give any specific advise an attorney would need to review your lease. I would suggest calling an attorney and forwarding him the lease agreement to determine a course of action appropriate to protect your interests. Because there is an upcoming showing time is of the essence. If it is a... Read more »

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Q: In order to charge a tenant a penalty for breaking the lease early, does the least have to explicitly state the penalty?

My alabama home lease mentions nothing about breaking the lease early, does that mean they can't charge me for breaking the lease early?

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on Jan 13, 2021

No it does not. And the lessor can probably sue you for breach of contract for the remaining rent to be paid under the lease.

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Q: I have an old, two years, unwritten lease with utilities with my employer who is also my landlord. Am I a tresspasser?

He is harrassing me to get out and says that I am a tresspasser but refuses to fire me, pay me, or give me a 30 day written notice to vacate although the Huntsville Police told him to do just that. He refuses to let me put the utilities in my name and he willfully let the utilities to be turned... Read more »

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Oct 20, 2020

Good grief! You need to hire a lawyer immediately! If you can’t afford one go to your nearest legal aide office! And good luck!

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Q: In Alabama, may I lawfully withhold rent for landlords failure to provide quiet enjoyment.

I have brought it to their attention, the attention of the police, I have endured a large incessantly barking dog who has barked for hours at times and romps and runs above my ceiling. This is the security officer for the complex and I have endured it for eight months. I am a reasonable person.... Read more »

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Oct 7, 2020

No you may not. What you can do is file a suit against your neighbor for a nuisance. But if the landlord allows pets then there is probably nothing you can do about it, except get a money damage and to do that you have to prove damages, like lost wages, emotional distress and having to be... Read more »

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Q: Can I move without giving a notice?

I have been trying for two years to get my landlord to fix my leaky roof (among other serious issues). She finally hired some *cheap* people to replace it. One of the guys fell through the roof and now there is a GIANT hole in our ceiling. Her response was very unconcerned and just said, "well... Read more »

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Oct 3, 2020

No you must give notice to vacate. But take lots of pictures and put everything in writing. Good luck.

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Q: I live in the state of Alabama, my dad passed away and his landlord that he rented a lot for him mobile home is trying

I live in the state of Alabama, my dad passed away and his landlord that he rented a lot from for his mobile home is trying to sue me. He is trying to sue me for back rent and property cleanup can he do this legally?

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Oct 1, 2020

If you are the executor of your fathers estate he can. Also remember anyone can be sued. Whether or not they win is another story. If you were not on the lease agreement it is highly unlikely they will win. However you must defend the lawsuit. If you do nothing, they can get a judgement against... Read more »

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Q: Is it legal for my landlord to take half of my mortgage payment and put it towards interest if i did not get a loan

i am purchasing a house directly through the owner and I didn't get a loan we just agreed on the payments. he takes half of the payments and puts it towards the interest and I don't understand how or if if it is legal.

Anthony M. Avery
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Anthony M. Avery
answered on May 18, 2020

Unless you have a Deed and have given him a Mortgage, you have purchased nothing. That is called a Lease and you are subject to a quick Eviction, not lengthy Foreclosure. Hire a competent attorney to analyze your situation. Either buy it or leave. Do not just lease thinking you are, or will... Read more »

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