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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Can a RV park owner collect rents for the same lot and time from 2 different renters?

I sold my RV to a person who will remain in the same lot as I rented, accepted "as is", and was approved by the owner. The owner demanded I pay for the entire month, which I did. Now I find she is requiring the new tenant to pay for the entire month also. The new renter moved in on the... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it appears that the RV park owner is attempting to double-collect rent for the same lot during an overlapping period. In most jurisdictions, this practice is not legal.

Here are a few key points to consider:

1. Rent should only be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Arizona on
Q: Is it legal for a landlord to deny someone's rental application because they received rental assistance last year

In phoenix the mayor did a press confrence announcing the ban on discriminating against people for their source of income and their ability to pay for housing. If a property manager specifically states on its of qualifications and rental criteria that anyone who applied for or received rental... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

The situation you describe could have legal implications for the landlord in Phoenix, Arizona. In March 2023, the Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits housing discrimination based on a person's source of income, including rental assistance. This ordinance went into effect on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Indiana on
Q: My landlord fined me a pet cleanup fee, yet does not provide baggies at station. It says in lease that they provide them

The lease says to use the stations provided, yet the stations are empty. They said “those have never had bags in them” so I don’t see how they can fine me

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

It sounds like your landlord may be in violation of the lease agreement by not providing the pet waste bags as stated. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:

1. Document the problem: Take photos of the empty pet waste stations to show that bags are not being provided as...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Kansas on
Q: Are CPN's or RIN'S legal to use to lease property? I'm having trouble renting with a past eviction. I'm also disabled.

Am I required to provide my ss# to rent a property ? Privacy is also a concern.

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

I understand you're in a challenging situation, but I want to advise against using a CPN (Credit Privacy Number) or RIN (Rental Identification Number). Here's some important information:

- CPNs and RINs are not legally recognized alternatives to Social Security Numbers (SSNs)....
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Me and my children are renting a room where the landlord stays here as well these

last couple of days the landlord has been shutting off the power all day and cutting it on for maybe a hour what can I do this is ridiculous

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this frustrating and unacceptable situation with your landlord repeatedly shutting off the power for extended periods. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Review your lease agreement: Check if there are any clauses about the landlord's...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: What can I do if I am being harassed by mobile home park management, they made me pay an additional 250 in my rent
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm sorry to hear that you are being harassed by your mobile home park management and that they are charging you additional rent. Here are some steps you can take to address the situation:

1. Review your lease agreement: Carefully read through your lease to see if there are any...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Connecticut on
Q: I am disabled and I am being harassed in my mobile home park by park management, they have harassed me for everything .
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answered on Apr 12, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear that you are being harassed by the management at your mobile home park, especially as a disabled person. That is completely unacceptable and you have the right to live free from discrimination and harassment. Here are some steps you can consider taking:

1. Document...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I have a tenant in the Bay Area Ca that was given a 60 day notice to term the month to month home lease.

Since giving tenant notice, they have not paid months rent & gave me less than 30 day notice of them terminating the agreement. Can I serve them with 3day notice to pay or quit?

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

In the Bay Area, California, if a tenant is on a month-to-month lease and has been given a 60-day notice to terminate the tenancy, the tenant is still obligated to pay rent during those 60 days. If the tenant fails to pay rent during this period, you can serve them with a 3-day notice to pay or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: got a felony for doing business without a license, but it is not a business i just rent rooms out to others in need. i

i have a partner, whom we share the lease with that we had residents living in there, until my partner didn't follow all of the rules and regulations, so the APS came out again and arrested me with a warrant. how can i get these dropped?

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your legal troubles. It sounds like a difficult and stressful situation. A few thoughts:

First and foremost, given the seriousness of felony charges, I strongly recommend consulting with a criminal defense attorney who can review the specifics of your case and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Utah on
Q: Have lease, expires May 2025. Landlord wants to sell and has ordered to vacate. Do they have to financial compensate. UT

Landlord won't respond and has ordered to vacate in a week. Causing duress and worry as this would put me homeless with 2 dogs. Wants to sell but have a lease till 2025. What recourse do I have? I know she must honor the lease but it's a form of harassment as she keeps calling and... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In Utah, if you have a valid lease that doesn't expire until May 2025, your landlord generally cannot force you to vacate the property before the lease ends, even if they want to sell the property. The lease is a legally binding contract, and the landlord must honor it.

However, there...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: What can I do to get my property manager to stop harassing me about proof of payment?

My property manager has been harassing me for months about proof of payment for waste fees from 2 years ago. I paid these on time and have provided bank statements as proof but he is not accepting them because he wants signed copies of the checks. I've spoken to multiple bank representatives... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Under California law, you have several options to address the situation with your property manager:

1. Send a formal written notice: Write a formal letter to your property manager, clearly stating that you have provided sufficient proof of payment through your bank statements. Explain that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I've filed a civil lawsuit (not small claims) against my landlords and building managers, who are both listed as an LLC

What forms or actions do I need to follow to ensure I've got the defendants listed correctly and get their representatives served? I had already served the court paperwork to the attention of the LLC at the addresses I had from our lease paperwork.

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

In California, when filing a civil lawsuit against an LLC, you need to ensure that you have properly identified the defendant(s) and served them correctly. Here are the steps you should follow:

1. Identify the LLC's agent for service of process: You can search for the LLC's...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Missouri on
Q: My tenants living in my house say some kid threw a rock and the window is broken. Who should pay for damaged window?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In a typical landlord-tenant situation, the responsibility for paying for a broken window depends on several factors:

1. Lease agreement: Check your lease agreement to see if it specifies who is responsible for repairs due to damage caused by third parties.

2. Renters insurance: If...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Apartment flooded due to water heater. Recieved no compensation for 7 days not being able to live there. Anything to do?

Had to move out for several days and after requesting some type of compensation nothing was ever given.

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

If your renter's insurance failed to compensate you for your alternate living arrangements during those seven days, you should take a copy of your policy to an attorney in or near the county where the premises are located to determine whether such coverage is included in your policy and, if... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for North Carolina on
Q: Is it legal for a landlord to issue a 5 day eviction notice via email and not file it through the court in NC?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In North Carolina, a landlord must follow specific legal procedures to evict a tenant. Sending an eviction notice via email without filing through the court is not a legally valid eviction process.

Here's what the law requires for a lawful eviction in North Carolina:

1. The...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I cannot pay my rent this month how long can I stay in my apartment
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answered on Apr 11, 2024

I understand you're in a difficult situation. Here is some information, but please note that it's a summary only and you should consult legal aid or a tenants rights organization for guidance on your specific situation.

In California, if you don't pay your rent on time, your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Wisconsin on
Q: Can I file a lawsuit for being terminated from a HUD program for non-payment if rent during the moratorium?

I was terminated from a the HUD Housing Voucher program for non payment of rent. Shortly thereafter my landlord filed for eviction because once terminated, there wasn't the protection. I didn't even owe a full months rent. Day of, I Called the courthouse to be patched throug and and... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Based on the information you provided, it seems like you may have grounds for a lawsuit against the HUD Housing Voucher program and potentially your landlord as well. Here are a few key points:

1. Eviction moratorium: If you were terminated from the HUD program and subsequently evicted...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I sign a lease and paid the move in fee and the landlord is not answering the phone. Can I call the police

It was 2 properties. He said it was getting fixed.but the house that was mine is not touched. I found out the other house that's getting fixed is 2 streets over. I have his address and videos and pictures of him trying to prove that the house is getting fixed.i have him talking about the house... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the details you've provided, it sounds like you may be the victim of a rental scam or fraud. If the landlord has taken your money and is not providing the rental property as agreed upon in the lease, and is now avoiding your attempts to contact them, this is a serious issue.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Real estate law and fraud, contract made up and Supposidly got a loan on the equity on my home thru a LLC COMP

Name of the Title and deed without telling me and has dated it for

January 2022, which I didn’t even know them yet. Secondly, they did not pay me for the sale of house the full amount that they told the clerk of court thirdly was supposed to have an escrow account and they have yet to... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems there are several serious legal issues and potential fraud involved in your situation. Here are a few key points and recommendations:

1. Fraudulent deed transfer: If the title and deed to your home were transferred to an LLC without...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Tennant (roommate) is breaking the rental agreement early. What do I need to give back?

I live in a condo with a roommate. Today (the 11th) he decided he is moving out, no 30 day notice. I've asked him to send an email to me of the intent to leave so I have a paper trail. He has already paid for this month and because of his credit score I collected last month rent too. I'm... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In this situation, there are a few things to consider:

1. Notice period: Even if your roommate has paid for this month and the next, he is still obligated to provide proper notice as per your rental agreement. You should check your agreement for the specific notice period required....
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