answered on Nov 27, 2017
I would speak with your landlord or property manager to make arrangements in advance for a move out on December 1, 2017. By delaying your move out, you run the risk of the landlord charging you rent for the month of December. The landlord could bring a legal action against you to collect... View More 
answered on Nov 14, 2017
Once an eviction proceeding commences by the filing and service of a complaint, time is short. You will have your court hearing within 10 days. If the court orders an eviction, you will have 5 days to vacate. If you are not out in 5 days, a writ of restitution will be issued and send to the... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2017
This sounds attractive but you should investigate the prospective tenant and the reasons for the offer very carefully before accepting. Sometimes this kind of an offer is legitimate, but sometimes it is an attempt to hide assets from creditor or a bankruptcy court. If so, this could result in a... View More
Rental property being managed by a property management company. They conducted a walk through after the tenants moved out, told the Owner it was good to go. Owner inspected at a later date amd found broken window, and missing laundry doors. Is the owner responsible to pay for the repairs or the... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2017
Assuming that the damages the owner found were present at the time of the walk through, and assuming also that the management contract contains nothing to the contrary, the management company should make good this loss to the owner. Had the management company done a competent job, the tenants... View More
Only my items are stored in the storage and this is the 2nd term on my lease Ive been using the storage the entire time Ive been living there going on 2yrs now but she said because the door to the storage was left open and if shes sees it left open again she will be forced to empty it and lock it... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Is this a one family house, or is this a common area (even if no one is presently using it now)? Have you been given use or possession of the room under your lease?
Can't give you an answer without knowing more. It's also important to see what's in the lease.
The... View More
I sent them notices that if they don't pay I am changing the locks- and I did.
answered on Aug 7, 2017
You should check the provisions of your vacation rental company agreement, but generally if one party to a contract is in breach, here by not paying, the other parties excuse for performance and made exercise "self-help" justifying removing the lock boxes and changing the locks. If there... View More
I have leased a condo at $1300 a month with my name only.
The landlord allows me to have another roommate or two to help out.
I've already paid the 1300 from Jan to June in full.
The gameplan will be 500, 400, 400 for me, roommate 1, and roommate 2.
To protect... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
The legal concept you are proffering is a sublease. The landlord is renting to you and you are in turn renting a portion to others. If the others do not pay their rent, this does not excuse your obligation to the landlord. A landlord/tenant attorney in your area can help you prepare an... View More
I own my home I lived here for 2 years never had to renew my rental agreement got new owners they want us to sign a month to month but got force into signing it anyways even though I wrote them and told them I want a longer lease they said if I do that then the rent goes up is this true in the... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
The landlord may adjust rent if the periodic term of your lease is up. You can pay the increased rent or refuse and move. Under the Arizona Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Act (ARS 33-1401 et seq) the landlord would need to terminate the lease and provide appropriate notice. ARS 33-1476. You... View More
Replacement value of my belongings is around 30 - $50,000. Possibly more. There was no insurance. I had my apartment tested, and it came back positive for mycotoxins. the management company would do nothing aside from sending a maintenance man to look stating it was just dust or dirt. This has... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2017
You should be able to. You need to itemize as much as possible--the more detail the better. May be good to consult a cpa.
answered on Oct 17, 2016
Yes. Not sure if/why she would be released from liability unless you are the only person on the lease.
answered on Feb 21, 2016
More info is needed. Talk to a real estate or tenant's rights lawyer ASAP.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
Husbands boss found this apt. Brought us an application to sign and he did the walk through inspection. My husband lost his job and we have repeatedly asked for a copy of the lease so we could get help for rent and financial asistance. Never anything. We were notvserved a five day notice and now... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
More info is needed. Talk to a landlord-tenant lawyer asap.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to... View More
Also can the landlord come after the tenant after tenant moves out for fines.
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answered on Jan 13, 2016
With no written lease, the Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Act still applies for residential leases.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
The clause also says tenant assumes all liability for insurable risks. It seems to me that only an owner bears risk of loss (in the case of non-tenant caused damages.)
answered on Jan 13, 2016
Here's a link from the Az Attorney General's Office to information about AZ tenant rights and responsibilities:
https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/sites/all/docs/civil-rights/fha/TenantRightsResponsibilities.pdf
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we... View More
Husbands boss found this apt. Brought us an application to sign and he did the walk through inspection. My husband lost his job and we have repeatedly asked for a copy of the lease so we could get help for rent and financial asistance. Never anything. We were notvserved a five day notice and now... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2015
More information is needed to advise. Talk to a landlord tenant lawyer about your situation.
answered on Dec 28, 2015
The circumstances are unclear. A local landlord tenant lawyer can advise based on the details.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... View More
It stated it was hand delivered to me. I have proof that I wasn't home at all that day. Can the landlord get into trouble and can I counter sue. I moved out right after receiving the summons. Also our lease was incomplete. There is no owner name or address or the persons name or address that... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2015
Sounds like you have a lot going on here. Talk to a landlord-tenant lawyer in person about all the details.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for... View More
An officer came last night Over a noise complaint There was no tickets no arrestsAnd they're trying to say that we have to move kook
answered on Dec 28, 2015
A landlord-tenant lawyer should review your lease and the notice and then will be able to advise you.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
Able to even do that I seen very closly it says it has to be in the agreement that u sighn when u sighned the contract they put the note today on my door
answered on Dec 19, 2015
Not sure I understand your question. A landlord-tenant can review your lease and advise based on its terms and AZ law.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may... View More
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