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She has helped us since then emotionally with losing my youngest daughter and has helped keep our family together and kept us still high spirited my daughter is also going to undergo major surgery that will cause her to be in casts and wheelchair for 3+months. The puppy has helped her build up the... View More
are tenants or landlords allowed to post surveillance cameras renting an Apartment Complex
When our relationship ended August of last year. He had said he would pay me rent, at that time he moved into the extra bedroom that I had set up for his son. He has not made payments. we did not have any kind of contract(he “was” my BF so didnt think i needed one). I have asked him for the... View More
I have a letter from my psych NP I see for anxiety & depression. In 2018, she had me try neonatal kitten fostering for a local animal rescue as a treatment for depression & anxiety.. This has been very effective & has allowed me to be off medication. I have a letter from my licensed... View More
I live in Marion, IA in a large apartment complex and the landlord consistently does not ice walkways or the parking lot after weather has casued ice to build up. Also, they only clear walkways and the parking lot of snow when it's enough to warrant getting the snow plow involved and snow... View More
No rules or contracts was given to us after seven months new owner new rules. They are asking us to vacate the premises because they can’t provide water when verbally they said it was year-round camping same as on their website I am being evicted because I complained of no water, three weeks... View More
Just curious and not really related to my issues but in commercial real estate, I believe that landlords can't sue civilly for rent over 4 years. If true, it would seem that a private landlord would be asked by the court, What mitigation was attempted during 10 years of non-payment. PS, which... View More
No drugs no history 3 hrs pri or to check out pushed by security and hallway chased around by security and casino and Hotel while they were carrying said unused drug paraphernalia no drugs found denied the return my personal property and my money within my personal property of the room that I had... View More
Recently had a guy I let stay here for 21 days try to claim tenants rights when I kicked him out. Cops came and said there's no time requirement for tenancy, everything I can find online says 30 days. We had no lease and no money was exchanged.
Due to extenuating circumstances in helping my dying grandfather with end of life care, I need to break my lease to move back to Ohio to take care of him.
I asked my leaser about possibly renegotiating our contract due to these circumstances and I was told they were unable to renegotiate... View More
I wanted to get out of the lease but the management company I leased with gave me an offer of multiple months in order for me to get out of it which i thought is very unfair and on the top of that the guy who runs the company is extremely rude and disrespectful. I paid February rent and I am not... View More
He is here with no contract and won’t move out .I am a senior female. 3 other scared females .
I need an attorney to help me put together a proper eviction notice the tenant refuses to move. I already rented his room in January. His contract was up from the previous agency on February 1.... View More

answered on Feb 5, 2025
I'm sorry you’re facing such a distressing situation, and I hope you stay safe. If you feel threatened, you should consider contacting law enforcement immediately. It sounds like you need guidance on drafting an eviction notice and securing free legal help.
In California, eviction... View More
They also neglected to complete work orders for repairs for 5 months. Then as soon as I put new work orders in they gave us the notice the next day.

answered on Feb 5, 2025
Based on the details you provided, having rental receipts for the months in question could support your case that you paid the rent due during that time. This evidence may help you dispute the claim of non-payment if the eviction notice is solely based on those months.
However, the... View More
It is an eviction lawsuit because I am still in our home and it was sold at auction because there was a reverse mortgage, and the lender foreclosed. There is a tenant living here as well, who is not family.

answered on Feb 5, 2025
As the executor of your mother's estate, you should sign all legal documents in your own name, followed by your title as executor (e.g., "John Smith, as Executor of the Estate of Jane Smith, deceased"). This maintains proper legal standing while demonstrating your authority to act on... View More
I have a ring camera and initially before buying this I had asked the building through their email if I am allowed to install that because packages have been going missing. They replied back to me saying yes it is you can install it so I installed it now seven months later the apparent building... View More

answered on Feb 5, 2025
I recommend using the "Find a Lawyer" button on Justia.com and reaching out to an attorney.

answered on Feb 5, 2025
Hire a competent attorney to determine heirship, title, and then draft an affidavit to record. Any heir can file the Detainer Warrant.
Landlord used self-help eviction most likely because they couldn't file an unlawful detainer. Considering amending complaint to include a Cause of Action for bypassing of the Emergency Rules (to show egregious intent) but can't find anywhere in code that talks about the consequences. Is... View More

answered on Feb 5, 2025
Under California law, landlords are prohibited from evicting tenants in violation of the COVID-19 emergency rules, which were implemented to protect tenants during the pandemic. If a landlord uses self-help eviction tactics or bypasses these emergency protections, the tenant may have grounds to... View More
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