I have been running my business for 2.5yrs now… I called my landlord to notify him that I would like to purchase the building as stated in our lease contract… but he said he does not want to sell… what will I do if he don’t sell it to me? I have paid Rent, property tax and insurance every... Read more »
Dear Lessee With Option To Purchase: The best and most urgent advice I can give you is (1) read the lease and understand the manner in which you must "exercise" the Option, then (2) exercise the Option in that manner (normally, with a written notification, sometimes via certified mail).... Read more »
Husband and I were separated I left the house, husband has since past away, I take over the property. There's 2 people I've never met staying there, no leases. We found meth and other drug paraphernalia. Can I kick them out immediately
You can evict them through the formal eviction process if they will not leave upon your request.
I have a squatter in my house invited by my daughter-in-law who is growing marijuana in their bedroom. They have changed the locks and installed a deadbolt without consulting me, the owner. It is in a tent with lights and a fan hooked to a extension cord and I'm worried about a fire while... Read more »
Outside of cutting off utilities, you will need a competent attorney to file an Eviction Suit to remove the unwanted occupant. It will not be fun and your house will be damaged. You might open the door with a crowbar and remove contraband. But again hire an attorney. It may be necessary to evict... Read more »
I was in a relationship that turned abusive and controlling in the last couple of years out of seven total. The last two of them with him in a duplex, with neighbors on top and us on bottom. The front/backyard was shared with separate front doors to each unit, shared back door to yard. I moved out... Read more »
I am sorry to hear about your situation. it all depends on what the protection order says.
We signed a lease together in Boulder, CO while separated. We decided to terminate our lease early while separated and before the divorce judgment was filed in California. We each paid half of the early termination fee. His CA Attorney is claiming that since we were separated, the money my ex... Read more »
I do not see this as "spousal support". It may depend on the exact wording of your order for support. You should consult with a lawyer about this.
I live out of state, it appears my neighbor has installed solar panels on my property & are using & making improvements to my barn.
It is nice of your neighbor to make valuable improvements to your property! But, I suspect that your neighbor does not see it that way. I suspect that you'll need to bring a lawsuit to enforce your rights. But, you could start by calling the police to make a trespassing claim or have an... Read more »
I would love to know if their is a law against having a gun in an apartment complex that is private and has a no gun clause in the lease agreement. Are there any defense for having/using a gun (maybe not even firing it, but just drawing it to protect yourself/property/others in trouble). Would love... Read more »
I am not aware of any state laws that prohibit weapons in private residential complexes. That said, I find it highly unlikely given that the 2nd Amendment is a federal constitutional right - subject obvious regulation. There are defenses to having/using a gun but the defenses are very... Read more »
When I go into the office to try to fix the issue she becomes irate, and comes off like I'm crazy I've tried calling corporate no answer what do I do?
What you are required to pay for depends on what your rental agreement says. A lawyer would need to review that agreement and compare it next to the landlord-tenant laws to best assess your rights. Generally speaking, however, you never be double-charged or triple-charged for anything and you... Read more »
When you sign a lease it is common to have a provision that you will abide by the Association/Complex/Building Rules. These can be modified at any time without changing the terms of your lease. If the rules now provide that ID must be shown, then under the terms of the lease you must abide by the... Read more »
My HOA is facing a dispute on who should pay for repairs on a home water drainage blockage. An owner had an issue in the drainage pipe inside their dwelling that led to a blockage in the main drainage pipe that services only their unit. The owner hired a cleaning service for their pipes and the... Read more »
The specific language of the HOA governing documents and the specific facts of the blockage and cause of the blockage will be determinative here. If the parties cannot come to an agreement involving an attorney may help to get this resolved or properly prepare the case for ligitagion.
We had to terminate our lease early due to a move, and the landlord is now stating that they don't have to return our deposits to us until the property is re-rented, which is in contradiction to what was stated in our lease which states "landlord shall provide tenant with a written... Read more »
The issue in Sec Dep cases is always when does the 60 day clock start to run. If you have an affirmative agreement to terminate the lease on July 20 and/or you paid the Lease Break Fee and it was accepted as such, you may have a good case to demand your Sec Dep be returned in full and to possibly... Read more »
Am I due back the entirety of my deposit, including any "non-refundable" portions?
To clarify, my landlord has 36 hours left to return my deposit with an itemized list of deductions. I am aware of the 7 day demand letter but I wanted to clarify what I am demanding. The law states... Read more »
The Non-Refundable portion is not likely to be subject to the Sec Dep Accounting requirements.
If she physically stayed there overnight, stored belongings there, on a regular basis, then she is a tenant. That is she is an occupant in possession. She does not need a formal lease contract, especially where you do.
House authorities . Concern this intersrest of complex
Generally there is no prohibition against an apartment manager dating a tenant, unless the apartment manger's employer prohibits it.
approval and rented the unit to someone, which is not allowed in our lease. We have posted a notice to quit by August 3rd. If we need to do an eviction, what other forms will we need?
If your tenant does not comply by returning possession your next step will be to initiate the judicial eviction process by serving the tenant with a Summons and Complaint.
Trying to help a friend but she has in the last two weeks destroyed my basement. By having her contractor boyfriend tear out walls, etc...
It is unlikely that your tenant has the right to destroy our property. You may need to take action like injunctive relief which is quicker than an eviction. Nevertheless, the tenant's actions likely are a breach of her rental agreement, as such you need to provide Legally Sufficient Notice,... Read more »
The police?
You can call the police but it is doubtful that they will help you. Your remedy for this lease violation is to initiate the eviction process, after proper notice and opportunity to cure of course.
I emailed notification in writing to landlord and leasing firm within 3 days of signing lease that I was threatened by a man to sign the lease in my name so he could live there. I sent record of this mans criminal felony background. Leasing agent and landlord responded with I had to pay a full year... Read more »
I am sorry to hear about your situation. Typically a landlord would want to see a protection order against the other occupant on the lease to establish the grounds for release from the lease based on domestic violence. A report of unrelated felonies would not provide sufficient grounds from release... Read more »
The eviction process must be followed exactly. Not having a written lease is will not prevent you from evicting your roommate. But, you will have to provide proof of the terms of the verbal agreement, i.e. monthly rent paid historically.
If you are unfamiliar with the process I recommend... Read more »
no work since stay at home order , whats the steps if sheriff shows up?
If this is not a court order yet, no eviction will occur for quite some time. The courts are not holding eviction hearings and the Sheriff is not doing them either. Also, there are other restrictions if the property has a federally backed mortgag. So you are probably ok for now.
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