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I currently have a lease agreement where my rent is $800 due by the 5th of each month. Initially, I paid my rent through PayPal, but my landlord wanted to switch to receiving predated rent checks because he preferred picking them up rather than incurring PayPal fees. I verbally agreed to this for... View More 
answered on Feb 14, 2025
Not unless your lease provides for such action, which I sincerely doubt.
I've been laid off for several months, waiting for union work. Admittedly, I waited too long. I've been upfront with my Landlord about my attempts to procure work. I have done so and informed them about when I plan to pay a month of that rent that is due, but the Landlord is asking for... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2025
Unfortunately, the landlord does not have to accept less money or accommodate you if he so chooses. You may have to find a cheaper place to live.
In key and I’ve lived here 3 1/2 years
Our home that we rent was built in 1948 and is very likely to contain aspestos. My wife has asthma and we are concerned. Our landlord has so far refused to do testing and abatement. How can I get them to comply? What are state laws around tenant rights pertaining to aspestos abatement requirements... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2025
If your rental home was built in 1948, there is a strong chance it contains asbestos, especially in materials like insulation, flooring, and popcorn ceilings. When a landlord undertakes construction work, they must follow state and federal asbestos regulations to prevent exposure. In California,... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with a hot water outage in your building. Start by reaching out to your building management or landlord to inform them of the issue if you haven't already. They might already be aware, but it's important to ensure they're addressing it... View More
My landlord states my rent portion with section 8 went up due to an increase in income but I have lost hours due to chemo treatments. How long does it take for them to provide proof or documentation of the increase?
The household member had recently been charged with wanton endagerment, and criminal mischief to a place outside of the property we are renting, and they gave us a 14 day notice to quit the premises stating kentucky statute 383.660, The one arrested isn't going to be coming back to premises,... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Yes, although you may have some defenses. Consult an attorney and give him all the facts of your case before you take any action.
March-June, sewage has been raining into my apartment's laundry area, specifically from the apartment upstairs' toilet when they flush. There is mold, and of course human waste coming down into my unit. Landlord was notified in March and after many requests through messages, nothing gas been fixed
answered on Jun 18, 2024
It really depends on what other evidence, if any, he has and whether you were constructively evicted from your rental. You will probably at least be given a hearing.
Anything I can do since the very reason I chose to rent here was the amount of outdoor space/yard? One year lease was signed first of April.
answered on Mar 14, 2024
Depends solely upon the terms of the lease and whether that is permitted under the lease agreement.
I am wheelchair bound diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I was prescribed a emotional support animal. The landlord at the apartments I live in first said I had to pay $250 when I showed them proof my animal was for emotional support they then told me there was now a no pet policy and I would... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
You should be able to keep the animal but you will likely have to pay pursuant to the terms of your lease.
So my roommate has been lockung me out from using the unity room. I can not wash or dry clothes. He's made false statements about me. He's been agressive towards me since I caught him replacing the kitchen stove at 11pm one night . He got up in my face after I asked if he had premission... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
You should find new living arrangements and a new roommate. These issues never resolve well.
answered on Oct 18, 2023
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some of your options include searching on your own online, using the Find a Lawyer tab above, and looking into referral sections of bar associations. Good luck
My lease ended Sept 30 but I’m a single parent with no help and I’ve been having to wait until I had the money to get a storage unit to put my things in which I will finally have Wednesday of this coming week. The landlord is threatening to send a locksmith tomorrow to change the locks so all... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2023
In general, landlords are often required to follow specific eviction processes before changing the locks or taking any other action to remove a tenant. This typically includes providing notices and potentially going through court processes.
In Michigan, you may be protected by state laws... View More
They called cps on me with false allegations and she had me served with court papers today she's suing me for 3,000 dollars,, she has done everything against my tenants rights
answered on Oct 5, 2023
You should obviously file an answer to the small claim lawsuit filed against you explaining why you either do not owe the $3,000 or detailing your payment(s) if you admit owing the money but claim that you have paid it.
Under the circumstances, the most cost-effective solution is to move at... View More
Kentucky? This is where i have lived for the past 4 months and have claimed permanent residence here. Just need some advice on my next steps. My name and new address is on the papers he served to ex-wife.
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
n Kentucky, if you've established permanent residence there for the past four months and your new address is included on the papers served to your ex-wife, it's possible that the service of legal documents might be considered valid. This could be due to substitute service, where documents... View More
My 1 year lease ends on March 31 2023 and we have already paid March rent in full. We have went ahead and moved out and when we tried to hand in the keys the said we had to give 30 days notice before we leave so we now have to pay April rent is this legal considering out lease was up on the 31st
answered on Mar 21, 2023
It depends on what your lease agreement says. It is common for the agreement to say the lease automatically renews month to month at the end of the initial term if neither party has given written notice of intent to terminate the lease at the end of the term
Home that's been in my family for over 30 years and I signed a waiver for probate hearing to appoint my brother as administrator of estate cause my mom dies without a will but my brother and my mom both was homeowners on the land house deed anyways my brother told me I could live here till I... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2023
Yes. Your brother can sell it and the new owner can have you removed. With no will, mothers estate will be divided among her children so you will have to either buy out their shares or sell your share and receive the money.
I broke an apartment lease 6 months early because my husband left me. I got a letter from a collections agency stating that I owe them a little over $3,000 for the remaining 6 months of the lease. The landlord had another tenant move in not even 2 weeks after I moved out. From my understanding,... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2022
You are obligated only for the difference between lease and new concrete price.
My landlord messaged me stating that I am responsible for the other tenants dog because I’m the only other tenant that has a dog, that I am responsible to reach out to this tenant and set up a time for us to clean up the entire yard. However, I always clean up after my emotional support dog and I... View More
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