I’m charged over 13,000$
Deposit, rent credits so it’s 10,900
But I feel charged are extremely excessively high
Like paint 600$ Carpet? New doors, trim?
So where would I stand?
A tenant is only responsible for any damages beyond normal wear and tear. A landlord must give tenant an itemized list of damage within 30 days after tenant vacates. If tenant refuses to pay, then landlord can sue, but landlord must prove that the damage exceeds normal wear and tear. Routine... Read more »
I and my sons have been living here since October of 2021. The landlord and lease holder refused to out us in a lease. I had the lease holder arrested for domestic violence against me. After which the landlord wrote me note saying I could stay. Two days later, after speaking with my abuser, lease... Read more »
He will have to evict you, if you’ve been living there but he can as you have no lease. If the defendant in your DV case put him up to this, the defendant has almost certainly violated the terms of a court no contact order which generally includes not doing anything to mess with the victim’s... Read more »
My girlfriend and I live together in a house she rented. We agreed to split bills. I guess when she rented it her father helped her get the place.
He is also on the lease. For whatever reason he wants me out. He doesnt live here never has.
But he isnt the landlord. So what rights... Read more »
Some courts allow a tenant to evict an occupant. Other courts only allow a landlord to file an eviction. Check with your local court. But even if he cannot successfully evict you, he could still file it, even though it would later get dismissed. But an eviction filing, even if dismissed, is a... Read more »
If landlord accepts payment, landlord should dismiss the eviction complaint. But once filed, an eviction complaint is a permanent court record, even if dismissed. Check if your county has a process to remove dismissed evictions from the public record, so it doesn't make it difficult for you... Read more »
I am a live-in landlord in Ohio. I rent rooms in my home month-month. My tenant paid first and last month's rent to move in but broke the term of his lease on day one. At that time, I gave him 60 days written notice to move out. He hasn't paid me since then. I didn’t want him to because... Read more »
If a tenant has breached a term of the lease, then a 3 day notice can be given now, and if tenant doesn't leave, landlord can file an eviction. At the eviction hearing, the judge would determine if there was a valid basis. If a monthly tenancy is merely being terminated for convenience by... Read more »
My signed lease states rent payment of $895.00. But the set rental price is $995.00 on their website and online resident portal. Does the leasing office legally owe me for overpayment? Can it be applied to my next months rent?
You are only legally obligated to pay the rent specified in the written lease that you and landlord both signed. You'll have to work it out with the landlord. Take a copy of your written lease to the landlord and show them that your lease says $895. If you have overpaid, and landlord... Read more »
they said the whole house smells like cat urine, but we have multiple litter boxes, and nobody has agreed with our landlord. we prepaid 4 months worth of rent, and they’re keeping it and kicking us out, they said they have to replace carpets, but isn’t that what the security deposit is for?
When a tenant vacates, landlord must give a tenant a written notice of any security deposit or money retained. Landlord must give the notice within 30 days after the tenant vacates. If not, then tenant can sue landlord in small claims court for the return of the money. If the tenant has given... Read more »
My daughter received a letter from the new management of her apartment complex and it explained to her that her old contract was no good anymore. The new contract is requiring her rent to be raised $400 per month, pay new application fee, new security deposit, $300 dollar nonrefundable deposit for... Read more »
Sale or management change of property does not change the terms of an existing lease or terminate an existing lease. The new owner/manager takes the property subject to the leases in effect until the specified expiration date in the lease. But when that lease expires, the new owner/manager can... Read more »
We allowed her son to come stay with us for what was suppose to be two weeks, six months later he has finally moved out. But because he still left some belongings here and hasn't changed his address he thinks he still has full access to the house, he claims he consulted the police department... Read more »
You need to call the police and find out who said he could kick the door in, and if a police officer actually said that. If an officer actually did, you need to talk to the police chief. That is really bad advice for the police to give. Someone breaking in like that could get shot by the... Read more »
My house in owned an in my name. If not can any other measures be taken to keep him from destroying my house there has been nothing filed but he has takin residence in another home
Ohio courts can make orders when parties are in the process of a divorce and they need to get rules in place quickly such as who will remain in the marital home or pay certain debts. As part of the court's temporary orders one party can be ordered to vacate the marital home and forced to find... Read more »
If you appear at the hearing and can prove that the landlord accepted rent payments from you, then the court might dismiss it. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the facts, contact your landlord, and advise you.
They had Orkin spray three times but the bed bugs came back and are biting me really bad. I just want to get rid of them for good. I also have physical problems such as leukemia, anemia and prostate cancer.
Call the board of health. They might come out and issue an order to landlord. But if landlord is having Orkin come out already, that might satisfy the board of health. Ask Orkin what more needs to be done. If only one apartment is treated, the bugs can go next door, and then come back when the... Read more »
I was out of town on a business trip and unable to ensure my rent was posted from my mailbox. When I got back there was a notice on my door to vacate the premises. I went to their office the next day March 9 and explained what happened. They seemed agreeable and gave me a receipt for my rent. I... Read more »
Check with the court to determine if the eviction has been dismissed or if the hearing is still scheduled. If the hearing is still scheduled, attend and explain to the court what happened. It might get dismissed. Work it out with the landlord or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local... Read more »
The new owners have turn my gas and electric off dismantle doors and locks and have filed eviction against me without any communication of how much the rent is or any expectations
The new owners must honor the terms of any written lease you had with the old owner. If you don't have one, or it expired, then you are a month to month tenant, and the new owners can give you 30 days written notice to leave and then file to evict you. They should not be turning off power or... Read more »
My mom and I shared ownership of a house in Cleveland Ohio. When she died it automatically transferred to me. She verbally stated to me she wanted me to split proceeds of sale between me and 3 sisters. How would I do that without getting nailed with all the sales & capital gains taxes? My... Read more »
That does sound like a difficult family situation. There could be capital gains taxes, depending on how long since the house transferred to you. If there were any taxes, you could deduct those from the proceeds to your siblings. Talk to your tax advisor about all that. And use the Find a Lawyer... Read more »
they have caused triggering with my ptsd i have and anxiety, threatened my children, me, constantly screaming at me and my children, being loud late at night, banging on the walls, traffic in and out of the backyard with their drug dealing.
Bad tenants as neighbors are very stressful, and bad landlords won't help. If you can find another place to move, then you could notify landlord that the conditions are so bad that it amounts to a "constructive eviction" and use that as a basis to terminate your lease and leave.... Read more »
She came into the house with 2 other people without giving us a 24hr notice like it says in the lease agreement. I have that on camera as well. She shut the gas and I have my 8 year old daughter that's here with me. She had the water shut off also. If you look up the owner of this house it... Read more »
Call the Health Dept. They will come and inspect -- and with no water or gas, they will probably order you out, and tell the landlord to fix the problems. Then you can sue the landlord for the cost of alternate living accommodations. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate... Read more »
Before selling, the owner can draft a lease with the tenants that specifies the rent and the allowable rent increases. The lease could have auto-renewal at tenant's choice. If a lease could last longer than 3 years, the signatures of landlord and tenant must be notarized for the lease to be... Read more »
My tenant was dating someone who was listed as a house occupant on the lease along with her sister. Now he wants a clean lease with only his name and no guests. The lease has 5 months before it ends.
The person listed as a tenant and the landlord must both sign an early lease termination and release to end that person's tenancy and prevent either of them from making any claims. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to review the situation and advise you.
What can I do.
Call the police. He is trespassing and conducting an illegal eviction.
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