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Your current state is Ohio
would a 3 day notice to pay the rent or quit the premises suffice?
I moved across the state and rented a room in the basement of a house. I did not actually see the room before moving in. Anyways, the room did not have a window. Which in my state does not follow the building code (I think it is IRC 310). As there needs to be an emergency escape. The property... View More
I sought a credit history report for a mortgage loan. Due to the statute of limitations in TN, I am not responsible for the outstanding balance (6 years) but need to figure out how this can be conveyed on my credit history so that it does not continue to prevent me from getting approved for loans.... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2024
The SOL runs from last payment or contract date. Credit is not a legal situation but you go to each credit bureau and file a written dispute of the asserted debt. If creditor does not respond then the bureaus are supposed to remove the claim from your report. Court action is rarely an option.... View More
My landlord is evicting me for damages to my apartment and past due rent. I have lived in my apartment since April of 2020 and haven’t had to pay rent due to my apartment being income based. The damages was washable paint my 4 year old twins got on the floor that I cleaned up. I’ve been... View More
Have asked previous landlord for interest accrued from our deposit, refund for days not able to live on property due to fire. Provided the landlord with copy of our renter's policy which included liability. Landlord charged monthly liability fees to us. I have been trying to resolve for 10... View More
I have problems in my apartment that have been here since I moved in December 1st 2023 and the issues are still progressing. I called the rental company multiple times and they never responded so I called the board of health and the inspector inspected the apartment. The rental company came and did... View More
Certificates are there to prove the serious medical condition of the disabled.
Instead of EMPATHY to refund TOW charges a blunt reply comes..towed for not updating LP with parking My VIP online.
A mere non compliance of an administrative clause can render a disabled victim becoming... View More
Who pays the remaining balance of contract doesn’t specify?
Baby daddy asked me to gather personal stuff and bring to him the home owner posted an eviction notice for five days on day 2 of the 5 I went and was arrested because I didn't contact the home owner. I had permission by the renter. In the process my vehicle was also towed.
answered on Nov 18, 2024
More information is needed here however I strongly recommend you consult with a lawyer to discuss representing you on the criminal charges---as it sounds like you have defenses to the charges, which is a felony, and as such you should fight, and additionally, whether or not you have a civil action... View More
I live with my grandmother, both of us on the lease, and she is saying she is going to approach the landlord to have me evicted due to a 'dirty' room. The room in question is not dirty though, as I have confirmed with 5 seperate people with a video walk-through of the room. It just had... View More
My ex-girlfriend and I split up recently about 7 months ago. We have a 2 year old daughter. My ex still lives with me and split the rent 50/50. She has recently started antagonizing me more and more. She told me a couple of days ago if she could get my opinion on something and proceeded to ask me... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2024
Your situation involves both landlord-tenant law and family law due to your child, making it complex but not impossible to resolve.
Since your ex-girlfriend has established residency by living there and paying rent, she has tenant rights even without formal paperwork, meaning you cannot... View More
Ceiling collapsed in bedroom
My four year old twins got into the arts and crafts supplies and put paint on my floor, door, and refrigerator. My landlord saw it and immediately sent me an eviction notice. I cleaned the paint up but is still pressing charges against me for damage to property,I’m also facing eviction and was... View More
Mold was making my family ill so we moved ourselves to a hotel in hopes the landlord would remedy it properly. That didn't happen and was made worse by exposing asbestos in dry walls. We found a new place but don't feel it necessary to give a 30 day or even 2 day heads up since they fully... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2024
You did what was right to move your family out of a hazardous situation. But you could have better protected yourselves legally. A 5-day notice to the landlord is required by ARS 33-1361 to terminate a lease where there is a health or safety danger. Since the lease was not terminated, you may... View More
The paint was washable my four year old twins played in the paint on the floor. I haven’t received any past due rent notices or any notices pertaining to damages found in my apartment. My landlord never asked questions or checked to see if I had cleaned the paint off the floor. I was never... View More
i gave them 200 down and only owe 1300. they stayed with me for couple monthes and left without paying anything. can’t i keep
the camper for their payment
I found a box outside and didn't know where/when it came from. I then found a box inside of my apartment.
and nys homes n renewal ask them to take care of it, they fought to become exempt, they were approved but now they raising my rent from 988 to 1500 , 1 yr lease please i need a lawyer to win this case fight for me and we get paid they been harassing me for yrs
The roommate in question is still on lease but has gone and taken things out of my daughters room.
What rights do roommates have if this girl goes into other rooms especially during holiday break?
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