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My landlord raises my rent each year (within the legalities of the lease). His reasonings are due to a rise in operating costs. I asked him to explain what these operating costs are in detail before I agree to signing a new lease (3 months from now). Is he required to inform me why my rent is... View More 
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Your landlord is not required to explain why he is raising rent. If you believe that the rent increase is too high this is something you can bring to his attention and attempt to negotiate him down.
The individual that signed the promissory note is currently unemployed and is unable to work at this time as he has suffered an injury while on the job. It seems that he does not have any other assets that I can put a lien on at this time.
answered on Dec 12, 2018
Sue and get a judgment anyway. In CA, it is good for 10 years and can be renewed for 10 year multiples in the future. CO probably has a similar arrangement. Good luck and God bless.
We went through a title company and everything was recorded with the city. The contract states that if the lady I bought it from passed away I would continue to pay her son. However, he has passed away also. They lived in Florida and no one has contacted me. I don't know what I'm... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2018
Just like when the mother passed away you continued to pay the son, so too should you be able to pay the estate of the son or whomever is specified in the land contract itself. You should absolutely continue to make payments but the question now is to whom. You should consult with an attorney in... View More
We lived there for 3 years and we’re on a well that supplied water to both units of a double. The water softener was hooked up in the adjacent unit but ran to ours as well. He wants me to pay to have it cleaned. Also he is saying I have to pay for new carpet because of stains, we didn’t have... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2018
Wear and tear from regular use is near the exact definition of normal wear and tear. Things lose value over time, get damaged and have to be repaired or maintained. This is not deductible from a security deposit or attributable to the tenant. It is the cost of renting and having a family or person... View More
I have 2 broken windows a leaking bathroom ceiling and no air for 3 months now
answered on Sep 10, 2018
Yes and no. If your landlord has failed to provide you with a safe and habitable living space and refuses to make repairs you need to give notice that they need to either fix the issues within a reasonable time or you will consider the lease agreement to be breached under a theory of constructive... View More
I moved into my apartment on the 17th of August and my apartment did not prorate the rent. When I asked about why they are not, they said that this is common policy with many apartments in Indiana. However, in my experience, rent is always prorated. Why should I pay for days (in this case 16) that... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2018
There's no requirement that they do prorate the rent. You pay for what you agreed to. If you believe that the rent should be prorated, you have to negotiate that with the apartment company.
answered on Aug 23, 2018
If you co-own the car together your interest in the car does not terminate at the time of your father's death. In fact, if you own the car jointly with rights of survivorship at the time of your father's death, his interest in the car will transfer outright to you.
answered on Jul 30, 2018
An update to a contract is a change of the terms of the agreement that has been made. If the terms of the agreement are to be changed then both parties need to agree to it. If one party attempts to unilaterally change the agreement they cannot expect to legally bind the other party to those... View More
Lease states We pay by the 3rd or late fee is added until the 15th. She gave us the 30 day on the 7th and refused to take money on the 12th.
answered on Jul 24, 2018
You can only be evicted from your home with an order from the court. The notices to vacate are not legally enforceable. However, not accepting rent payments is more problematic. If the landlord is not accepting rent payments you should document your attempts and create some sort of record to show... View More
Seller in Indiana, Buyer in Kentucky, property in South Carolina.
answered on Jul 19, 2018
Timeshare companies will allow the sale of the timeshare so long as it is paid in full. You execute a deed to effect the transfer on the public records AND you work with the timeshare company to effect the transfer on their records.
If the timeshare is not paid in full, the timeshare... View More
Or do I just leave if an opportunity arise? All appliances are over 20 years old. Minus stove. Haven't provided much of any maintenance assistance. We installed 1000 dollars worth of new flooring and were reimbursed half?
answered on Jul 3, 2018
If you have not signed a new lease or officially renewed the lease by signing a new set of papers, that does not mean that you do not have a lease. Residential leases automatically renew for the original term and specifications of the contract if you continue paying in accordance with the lease... View More
I have a new job out of state with a start date less than 30 days. I have the offer letter, the leasing office didn't want it and said I have to pay 3 months rent. Is this true/legal?
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Yes, you are obligated to fulfill the terms of your lease. It is a binding contract and you promised to live at the rented premises for the full duration of your lease. You are obligated to pay for all of those months that you agreed to live there for. It does not matter to them that you got a new... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
Yes. If you entered into a contract with a salesman who was employed or representing the business at the time you entered into the contract, the salesman can bind the company he or she represented at the time.
There may be other considerations, but a company cannot get out of a contract... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2018
If your original lease states that management covers those utilities but you sign an addendum at a later date, the addendum governs. You have agreed to new terms that overwrite the original terms.
I have lived here for 2 years with 1 year leases. Just signed new month to month lease for $200 over current rent. A few days later, got a letter in the mail saying we have to be out by July 1. At first they were understanding that we have been unable to find suitable housing to relocate to and we... View More
My daughter signed this lease and it is for the total sum of $10920 due in monthly installments of $910. How are they able to have her pay for 12 months when she has to be out at 11.5 months(350 days)?
answered on Apr 25, 2018
A landlord can lease a property for any amount of time, whether that be week to week, month to month, year to year or something in between. Your daughter did not agree for a sum of $10,920.00 for 12 months, she agreed for that price for 350 days. If your daughter wants the full 12 months she should... View More
2015 I signed a contract to rent to own my mobile home. 2016 I didnt receive anything from the landlord. 2017 I received a manufactured home lease agreement. Landlord will not return calls of any kind. I don't know if I'm just renting or if I'm still buying. My new job is 45 minutes... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
Your landlord cannot unilaterally change your lease or impose new terms on you without your consent. If your lease is for a set term you are no longer bound by the agreement to live at the mobile home when that term is up. However you also mentioned that you have a rent to own agreement in place.... View More
Do we have any recourse to prevent or save our farm? We've never been late on our rent or caused damages
No written contract, all verbal
Former ll "manages" the property
answered on Feb 18, 2018
Is there a written agreement between you and the prior landlord?
Part of my apartment is without power and my landlord doesn't seem to care and can't give me a time table as far as when someone will be out to fix it. What can I do if this goes on for too long and doesn't get fixed?
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