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I am on the lease and I pay the rent but it was served under the other tenants name
She filed against me as a means of punishing me for coming out as gay. I have on video several instances of her abusing me both verbally and physically. She sexually assaulted me by grabbing my vagina in front of my partner and her now ex husband while asking "is this your penis". She... View More 
I have serious health issues, and I dont feel comfortable with someone going in and out without me watching what's being touched. Would I b able to walk through the house with them, I am a single female, I could get someone to b here with me, and stay out the way.
How can they evict me within the 7-Day time period if my court date for my counterclaim which pertains to the reason I'm in evicted isn't until the 28th of this month what if I win too bad for me I'm already moved????
I am disabled and she is my only source of income.
The lease can he legally withhold me from being able to enter the property if i leave for a couple of hours
My daughter right now is going to the same situation already has been a multiple times of 24-hour notices for a realtor And her mother lives with her and they have multiple animals and they have missed work because of it what can be done
My new insurance company told me they would exclude the pool from any claims and advised me to get rid of it. When I informed the tenant, he said he’s just spent $2000 on it and he wanted me to pay him back. He never got permission nor did he produce receipts. Further, my lease states that... View More
For context, my boyfriend and I ended up losing our home and living in his moms basement for a couple months. I found out I was pregnant and soon after, him and his mom had gotten into an argument about the way we were being treated there. (Not being able to do laundry, being accused of things we... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, here are some potential steps you could consider:
1. Document everything: Make a detailed list of all your belongings that are still at your boyfriend's mother's house, including any items of particular value or importance.
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answered on May 14, 2024
If the lease does not provide for an increase in rent during this time, then no.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with rising rent and being charged for a utility you don't use. That sounds very frustrating. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions:
- Review your lease carefully to see what utilities are included in rent vs. billed separately. If gas... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
No, but it really is best practice. Otherwise they can be fairly easily contested.
My roommate and I forgot to give notice 60 days prior and we gave roughly 45 days. The complex said we are now responsible for utilities for 20 extra days. Can they do that and charge rent for 20 extra days as well? The lease states this Tenant shall give not less than sixty days written notice. If... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems that your lease agreement requires you to give at least 60 days written notice before vacating the premises. Since you provided only 45 days notice, you are not in compliance with the terms of the lease.
In this situation, the landlord may be... View More
He has not allowed me to have water service restored for almost 2 years has filed over 3 eviction and lost all of them. He has slandered my name so bad no other landlord will rent to me.
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
If you've had no water for two years and leave you can sue for constructive eviction. However, you have to actually leave to do that.
I have been living on the propery and They are trying to move me out, yet I have been here for over 8 months, have mail sent here, and have given monetary value in the past to live on the premises. There is no paper lease, and the rent was a cash transaction, but there are conversations with time... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Yes, the owners must give a 30 day written notice before filing the eviction. But an eviction filing is a permanent court record that can make it difficult for you to rent from a landlord who check's the court records, and most landlords check, and won't rent to someone with a prior... View More
I sued my landlord for unconscionable clauses in a lease and they are retalitating by not renewing my lease. The landlord kept increasing charges in the middle of yearly leases. I told them its illegal in Ohio w/o an addendum that both parties agree on. I took them to court but as a pro se... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2024
Not a darn thing. There is nothing in the law that compels a person to renew a lease once the term is ended. Leases are at their core, contracts. Alternatively, they could agree to renew but at a greatly inflated rate. There would be nothing to stop that either,
They sent out a notice banning space heaters, excessive TVs, fake fireplaces, mini fridges, microwaves and more but none of these things are in the lease. They don't have any banned items in the lease at all.
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
If your landlord has implemented new rules banning items like space heaters, TVs, and other appliances, but these were not originally included in your lease agreement, it can raise concerns about your rights and obligations. Generally, a lease agreement is a binding contract that outlines the terms... View More
He left everything to my children (two minors ages 8 and 6) to be held in trust until they reach 30 years old. He owns a home which I know he would want to be kept for them. He named a family friend to serve as the Executor of the will and Trustee for the kids. Well we were evicted from the place... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In your situation, it's crucial to understand that the legal dynamics surrounding estates, trusts, and real estate can be complex, especially when it involves minors and inherited property. Given the urgency of your eviction and the specific circumstances, seeking legal advice from an attorney... View More
I made a verbal agreement with an overseer of rental property about 6-8 years ago. Since then they have passed away. I wasn't able to make contact with the physical owner due to not living in the same state. I went to court in June 2023 for eviction and won. Went back two more times and lost... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
The landlord or owner of the property cannot evict you because there is a disabled person living there, if the tenant is otherwise in default they certainly may evict for the breach of the landlord-tenant agreement. The lawyer has a breach of the attorney client privilege if they did work for you.
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