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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm sorry you are in this difficult situation. Domestic violence protection orders and early lease termination laws vary by state, so it's important to look into the specific rules for your location. That said, here are a few general points that may be relevant:
- Many states have... View More 
I thought that there was a law that legally allowed victims of domestic violence or people under legal protection orders to break a lease without penalties.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Yes, there are laws in place that allow victims of domestic violence to break their lease without penalty in certain circumstances. The specific law and requirements may vary by state.
In Mississippi, there is a law (Miss. Code Ann. § 93-21-23) that allows victims of domestic violence to... View More
Complaints about various insect larvae and items in need of repair have been ignored and implied I was crazy about the insects.
Now, the place is completely infested. Everywhere I look is larvae.
My belongings, including some nice art and quality handbags are destroyed.
My... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the terrible situation you're in with your landlord and the infestation in your rental unit. What you've described sounds horrific - no one should have to live in those conditions, especially after repeatedly notifying the landlord of the issues. A few... View More
I have endured nothing but abuse from landlord since the second day I moved in. Rent is always paid timely.
There are holes by the back door that Landlord has been aware of for a year.
The insect infestation is incredible. I cannot bring food in and have thrown out groceries... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the horrific living conditions you're dealing with in your apartment. The presence of black mold and severe insect/larvae infestation is completely unacceptable and poses serious health risks to you and your pets. Your landlord's neglect and abusive... View More
I need know should I file a rebuttal?
answered on Apr 10, 2024
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Only a local attorney could advise meaningfully on local laws. But as a general point that applies nationwide, until you are able to consult with a local attorney, motions do warrant a response (and generally... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
I understand this is a difficult situation. The rights you have as an occupant living in a home owned by your mother depend on a few factors. Here are some key considerations:
- In most jurisdictions, if there is no formal lease agreement, you would likely be considered a... View More
I cleaned my apartment even washing the walls to remove any form of dirt and even took pictures of every room. I asked about my deposit and was told the apartment was not cleaned up to their standards. Is that legal to do also there were no holes or anything in the walls. It looked exactly like it... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
Landlords are generally required to return a tenant's security deposit if the apartment is left in the same condition as it was at the beginning of the tenancy, accounting for normal wear and tear. If a landlord claims that the apartment was not cleaned to their standards, they should provide... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
No, it's not legal for your lessor to enter your home without warning or notification. As a tenant, you have the right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your rented space. Landlords are typically required to provide reasonable notice before entering your home, except in cases of emergency.... View More
The Landlord filed a warrant for removal but added February rent to it. I paid the remaining balance of judgment can I still be evicted even though February was not on the judgment that I went to court for January 11th??
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answered on Feb 13, 2024
In Mississippi, once a judgment for eviction is issued based on non-payment of rent or other lease violations, and the tenant subsequently pays the overdue amount as determined by the court, including all but explicitly excluded costs such as the court cost and a landlord's service fee, the... View More
In Mississippi
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
Your question is not clear. If you have two different actions going on in two different States, then you have to go to Court and address each separately. If this is a MS case, then post it in MS, and apparently your motion has not been ruled on yet.
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answered on Jun 11, 2024
New owner takes subject to the rights of those in leased possession. But owner can look for any kind of lease breach, or even seek possession without a legitimate reason. Be careful and consider other leaseholds if served.
We were renting month to month. He said if we found another place in the middle of a month that we paid he would reimburse us for the remainder of the month. We decided to move the last day of the month.
answered on Oct 2, 2023
It is unlikely to be a breach of contract unless the lease between you and your landlord expressly prohibits the landlord from selling the house.
Landlords of income-producing property, like rent houses, often sell them to other parties. The presence of an existing tenant with a lease may... View More
My grandmother has gone to live with one of my uncles in another state, leaving her property here vacant. Another one of my uncles decided he wanted to move into the property and is starting to do so. I have had power of attorney for my grandmother for over a year now and want to know if there is... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Depending on what the POA allows you to do, you may be able to file an action against him to prevent the move or an eviction if he has already moved in.
Larceny of lease? The tenant did leave our property, but still no payment or promise of.
answered on Oct 12, 2022
What you are describing is a civil matter. You will have to collect on the judgment through the civil court through garnishment, seizure of assets, etc.
I went to court against my ex landlord and was granted a judgement against her . I have filed a abstract of judgement in justice court . I want to file a lien on her property can this be done
Could the Apartment Owners be liable for damages to my car. The Apt. Manager was informed several times in the past year of a person who was banned from Apts had been selling drugs
answered on Oct 15, 2021
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be fact-specific in terms of security measures. There is no universal "yes" or "no" answer. Good luck
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We have not paid September's rent yet and the landlord wants to sell the house. He has cited § 89-7-27 and give us 15 days to leave, but never sent a 3-day notice to pay rent. Does he have to give us adequate time to leave?
answered on Sep 29, 2021
Not necessarily. I would say that on the front end, you should look at the language of the lease agreement to see what sort of notice is required.
Management has started replacing the carpet room by room which is causing little improvement.. Still have problem with mold that nobody has addressed. I bought a dehumidifier and purifier for air which I will not be
Reimbursed for.. I’m having fun with itching and rashes so bad it is... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
It could depend if you have medical documentation and you could establish the connection between your symptoms and the mold. These can be tough cases. See if a local injury attorney would offer you a free initial consult. You could also contact a landlord-tenant attorney to discuss how these issues... View More
Also have mold growing in the apartment due to the leaks in the windows and doors. The contaminates are coming out of the cracks in the walls. I’m vacuuming twice a day trying to keep ahead of the waxy particulates that are coming from the walls getting worse it’s been three months it is... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2020
You may need to speak with two different attorneys here. Maybe the more pressing issues are those involving habitability in your apartment. Contact a landlord-tenant attorney to discuss your remedies under Mississippi L-T law. You could also contact a personal injury attorney. However, based on the... View More
I am considering small claims court because my landlord has withheld my deposit and is asking for an additional $400. The unit was cleaned completely, with all aspects of their checklist followed, and there was no damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. They included 5 minor damages lumped together,... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2019
Yes, if you lose, under the rules for these types of claims, you would end up being responsible for their attorney's fees and court costs.
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