If you have pictures of the condition of the property, send copies of your evidence to the landlord.
If the two of you cannot come to an agreement, sue in Magistrate Court.
We payed novmbers rent late and now shes telling us 30 days but above reads 60 days
If you don't have a written lease that shortens the notice to 30 days, it's 60 days.
There are holes in the wall and ceiling, I'd not noticed when i first looked at the place, but noticed and noted on move in inspection- though the holes at the baseboard i noticed just days AFTER. I contacted manager on the Nov 6, but did not get back to me, until i again contacted them on the... Read more »
More information is needed to provide you with an accurate answer. What type of holes? Are they the result of insect/animal activity? Are the holes the result of water damage? Do the holes prevent you from doing something in your home? Does it threaten your safety/privacy?
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Normally, when the landlord makes the fatal mistake of not adding "all others" to the dispossessory affidavit, the sheriff's office will not approve the removal of possessions from the house if someone objects.
Everyone else can file to stop the eviction or contact the sheriff's office... Read more »
so all the doors in my house have wood rot around the trim plus more and my power bill was reaching $320 and i realized the insulation was almost non existing in the house and ive also discoverd black mold under the house as well
Some of the issues mentioned concern the implied warranty of habitability. This means a landlord must ensure a tenant can reasonably use and enjoy the property. It is best to contact an attorney who can review the details of your case and provide you legal counsel.
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We rent a lot in a mobile home park. We own the trailer we live in but water, electricity, sewer, and trash services are included in our lot rent. In the past month, water to the entire park has been shut off, only once with any kind of notice. The other times, there’s been no notice,... Read more »
Water is a necessity and the absence of it is not only unreasonable but illegal. The implied warranty of habitability provides that a landlord must maintain its property in such a way that the tenant has reasonable use and enjoyment of that property. A tenant’s duty to pay rent is often... Read more »
They reassured me that it was fine. 6 months later, without warning, I have to stop immediately and they are not compensating me for needing to move. Do I have any rights? I was very transparent and there were no warnings.
In order to provide you with an accurate answer, a review of your lease is necessary. You may have recourse, however without more information, the only answer I can provide is, it depends.
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Can I terminate my lease at this point with no penalty
More details are certainly needed in order to provide you with an accurate answer. It is best to contact an attorney who will go over your lease with you and advise you on Georgia law. We are here to assist you whenever you are ready.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
I moved in with my roommate and signed a lease April 2014.
I moved out of the apartment January 2015. I filled out the paperwork and got the money order. But my roommate never signed the paperwork (didn't know about this).
around March 2015, I got an eviction notice since my... Read more »
A little bit more information is needed to provide you with a definitive answer. Did you actually pay the settlement amount you agreed to in court? It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible to ensure your interests are protected. We are here to assist you whenever you are ready. I wish... Read more »
I also found out that she was selling the house or that the house was sold on the day the house sold and now she's calling asking if we are found a place to move yet but my one-year lease isn't up until February
Look at your lease. If the lease doesn't terminate if the house is sold, the new owner takes subject to the lease. He or she will have to wait until February unless your lease is bought out by agreement or there is an early termination provision in the lease.
We will have at least 40% of total HOA members signing. Is that total good if we are considering the total of number of members who decide to vote at all vs. total number actual HOA members?
Your HOA’s bylaws and covenants should provide guidance on this matter. If it does not contain the information, it may be best to speak with an attorney about the specifics of your case.
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We will have at least 40% of total HOA members signing. Is that total good if we are considering the total of number of members who decide to vote at all vs. total number actual HOA members?
It is best to refer to your covenants and/or bylaws; it should contain the rules about this topic. If your covenants and/bylaws do not contain the information, it may be best to consult an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
She says they have to wait for the routine maintenance schedule to check the filters for smoke. I’m having health issues that I think are related to the smoking. The smell comes into my apartment through the vents.
You can send a letter to the tenant noting the nuisance and informing him/her if it doesn't stop, you intend to sue her.
I have photos of the rotten porch as well as the huge holes in the road outside the house
Please let me know what reasons the landlord has given for filing the eviction.
Unless the lease shortens the period, the following applies:
On a written contract (lease) - 6 years
On an oral contract - 4 years
Property damage - 4 years
If you are asking about the court-costs, such as filing fees to initiate the dispossessory action, contact your local clerk of court.
The cost of attorney assistance will vary depending on the circumstances of each attorney you ask.
Be very careful if trying to do this yourself.... Read more »
My landlord and I got into an heated discussion yesterday ( October 26,2019) this happened early in the morning. Later, that night his wife comes to my bedroom door and tells me that they have somebody that's going to start occupying my room in there house Monday October 28,2019. We don't have a... Read more »
If you pay by the month without a lease that shortens the notice time, the landlord is required to give you 60 days notice.
Landlord/Tenant issue
If a Defendant has claims against the Plaintiff that arises out of the same transaction and occurrence, the Defendant must file a counterclaimat the time an answer is filed unless the matter is in Magistrate Court. You have additional time to file it in that court.
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My landlord and I got into an heated discussion yesterday ( October 26,2019) this happened early in the morning. Later, that night his wife comes to my bedroom door and tells me that they have somebody that's going to start occupying my room in there house Monday October 28,2019. We don't have a... Read more »
Self help for residential tenants is prohited.
The Landlord has to comply with the lease.
If he wants possession, it has to be demanded. If you don't move after the demand, the landlord must file a dispossessory affidavit in court.
If the landlord throws your items out... Read more »
I already went to court and had an eviction judgement attached is a writ of possession could i pay with in 7 days to stop being evicted
After the writ of possession is granted, the landlord contacts the Sheriff’s office to make arrangements for a Sheriff to supervise the landlord’s removal of a tenant who refuses to leave and/or the tenant’s personal property. At this point, it is too late to pay to stop the eviction, unless... Read more »
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