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Back of rug stuck to bathroom tile so he would have to replace tile and he stated it would only be fair since the other tenants paid for rug cleaning, I should also. landlord kept $400 out of $650 security deposit and never sent me copy or repairs. I left in 2020.
I moved in two months ago. I noticed extreme mold under the tank of my toilet 1 month ago, documented it and cleaned it up. It has now come back even worse and I am noticing old mold from previous tenant that the landlord(or the landlords maintenance or previous tenant ) had painted over without... Read more »
Them for the amount I paid for the house since I paid the balance in full 10 years early minus the ammt of lot rent I'm behind. Also they stacked the books on the fees when it comes to water bills and sewage costs. Pet deposit when my pet died and have prior evictions since covid before anyone... Read more »
Daughter wants to sell it giving him 30days .. The house was last to her. Does he have any rights
My son is a drug addict whom my family has tried to shelter from living on the streets for a few years now, but he's recently gotten out of hand, breaking down windows to get into the house, destroying furniture, selling the family's belongings, and disturbing the neighborhood and the... Read more »
There is a deal going on that new renters only pay $1,000 for a deposit on an apartment in the month of June (not one month's rent). I qualified for affordable housing and they told me I can't get the deal for a $1,000 deposit because SED housing sets it at the full deposit amount. Is... Read more »
I just arrived home from vacation to be told by maintenance manager that I have workers coming tonight 5-8 pm to work on my electrical box in my bedroom.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Depends on the nature of the repair. Normal matters would require access during usual working hours. If an emergency repair, access would depend on the need for immediate action ,
and he owns the land. The slab is cracking in several areas and my home is no longer level due to a cave in on the property. Is he responsible for the repairs that are needed? He also constructed a retaining wall that needs repairs.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Dear Stony Point MHP Tenant:
Are there at least three manufactured homes on the same property? If so, your tenancy should be governed by Rent Stabilization. https://hcr.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/12/mfhp-program.pdf... Read more »
I am in Illinois outside of Chicago. This is in regards to discovery. I am going to be fighting an eviction, claiming it is retaliatory.
To summarize, our landlord agreed to pay us a lot more money than we owe him, and now is filing eviction apparently thinking that the court approved... Read more »
There are three possible jurisdictions:
1. The owner of the house to whom we paid the deposit years ago and who lives in Spring, TX
2. The son who took over the business and acts as his agent, who lives in Porter, TX
3. The son's company who has a registered agent in... Read more »
answered on Jun 6, 2023
It depends on whether the owner, his son, or his son’s company is the landlord.
Can I be towed.if that is my signed place that I got with a doctor's note. Cause I don't drive it to often. I live in Washington state
I have read online that you have 5 days to cancel a contract in the state of Utah as long as you submit in writing communication to cancel the contract. Does this apply to a lease agreement even if you have started moving stuff in before realizing it's a bad situation and then moved everything... Read more »
sublet. I paid a total of $450. Can I recover my rent money if I spent less than two weeks total there? She is refusing to give back the over payment.
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answered on Jun 6, 2023
Verbal agreements can be legally binding, but proving the terms without written documentation can be challenging.
If the sublet is illegal, it may affect the validity of the agreement.
If you overpaid, you may be entitled to a refund of the excess amount.
Consult with a... Read more »
There were no stipulations in the court agreement about any additional fees to be added later.
answered on Jun 6, 2023
This is not permitted. You may file a fee arbitration matter concerning this.
We were forced to leave the premises instead of being able to stay there while the house was being sold. So we had to move into a hotel due to no other openings for rent being available. Its officially been over 30 days since we left and cooperated and I still have not received my deposit. I... Read more »
I have answered some basic questions such as where I work and move in date. They said they would like to rent to me but want a security deposit before mailing me everything including the paperwork and the keys. I dont want to be scammed, it just seems odd to ask for payment via zelle before these... Read more »
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Frankly I would question the requirement. Generally speaking you don't give a security deposit, until after you sign on the dotted line. I would not deal with this fellow.
If you choose to deal with them, then if there is a real estate agent involved, have him ask for the money and if... Read more »
I was served a writ of possession over 35 days after going to court and the landlord will not let me retrieve my belongings he only gave me 15 minutes to gather my things and get out all of my personal stuff is still there and I've been told he's been going through it
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answered on Jun 5, 2023
If you have a lease, read it about termination. If you have a security deposit, then claim it. You may have to file an Action To Recover Personal Property in Sessions Court, or for conversion. A money judgment might be executed against the real property of the owner. Politely threaten the... Read more »
I’m low-income mother but work full time who lives in the La Colonnade Apartments complex - 14598 Northline Rd Apt. 7 in Southgate MI. I keep to myself and don’t do anything illegal and have obeyed my lease terms for the 10 years I have lived here.
I believe my landlord is retaliating... Read more »
Our rental home is in Berekeley, CA. It is not under rent control. The above act makes it rent control though it meets the exceptions criteria. Can we send the addendum to the tenant now? How long does it take to be effective.
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