Get free answers to your Landlord - Tenant legal questions from lawyers in your area.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
Tenant's rights are generally enumerated in the lease. The new landlord may be bound to honor the promises contained in the lease should they include language like "heirs, successors, and assigns..." take the lease to a local attorney if you have further questions.
we have paid the water bill because it was going to be shut off and deducted it from the rent. Now hes harassing us pounding on our door screaming at us destroying our property
and is threatning to throw us out. We tried to keep the peace and put the electric in our name and have been... View More 
answered on Nov 4, 2015
Have you considered deducting the utility payments you made from the rental payments otherwise due him?
I had a year lease butbit expired in June 14 and he NOW refuses to pay tje plumber to repair the boiler says it is in my lease that it is my responsibility.
answered on Oct 25, 2015
If the lease address the maintenance of the boiler as your responsibility, then it is your responsibility.
answered on Oct 13, 2015
Speak to your lawyer on this procedural question. They may have agreed to exchange discovery documents. Your lawyer will not be able to speak with the represented landlord except through his attorney unless some other arrangements are made.
ive lived in this place almost 9 years my landlord became a fugitive 4 years ago they cant find him so im stuck paying water an sewer bill im told no one can kick me out until he is caught is this true in state of rhode island
answered on Oct 13, 2015
Meet with an attorney to review your lease and discuss who the "they" is that you are concerned about filing an eviction against you. If you have received notice of eviction, bring those along as well.
I have a landlord who did not provide an itemized list of deductions, and did not deliver it in hand (along with the security deposit) within 20 days. Does it have to be postmarked on the 20 day mark or delivered in hand on that mark?
answered on Sep 7, 2015
I might suggest you bring the letter to a local attorney, or Legal Services if you qualify for their services. Retain counsel to review the letter and its particulars for compliance with the statute.
answered on Sep 7, 2015
It depends. Factors include: How many checks were presented as NSF ? The person making the offer is the master of their offer. SO, for example if I list an apartment for rent and say: "Rent may ONLY be paid in BITCOIN" and another accepts that offer. Our contract is one for an exchange... View More
There is no particular reason, I just want to make updates to the place and get new tenants after I'm done. Would I need to have given them 90 days notice, or would 45 be legally acceptable?
Would I be better off letting the lease go month to month after 8/1, and asking them to leave... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2015
If they do not agree to leave, you will likely have to file an eviction complaint in the court.
i rent a townhouse and pay for a parking spot for my truck, the association is trying to force me to park where i cant fit, are there any laws to help me? If i park where they are trying to make i wont be able to open my doors to get me and my 3 year old daughter out. I haven't had a problem... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2015
The law that controls you case is the law of contract. Sadly, your parking space agreement does not likely say "FOR $400 per month, we shall provide a 13 foot wide parking spot" But, whatever it does say controls, so go to your favorite local attorney - bring the contract, pay them for a... View More
I currently pay $590/month as part of a room share in a 4br apartment. The lease has an early buyout option for 3 months rent ($1770).
I met with my landlord and she agreed that I could post-date her three checks and that, if they found a replacement tenant prior to the rent being due for... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2015
Verbal agreements are difficult to enforce. Bring the communications to an attorney and have them evaluate your case. Post dating checks is generally not a good practice. . . and illegal to ask for: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title19/19-14.9/19-14.9-8.HTM Additionally, you may want... View More
answered on May 12, 2015
Yes, depending on the reasons for the eviction and your compliance with necessary first steps, for example, the issuance of a 5 day demand letter for non payment of rent. you may be able to complete the court process in that time. To ensure you do this in compliance with the laws, you should retain... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see an attorney and retain them to assist you in reviewing and interpreting your commercial lease.
When other tenants have huge pit bulls why she messing with me and my lil puppy
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see a animal law and housing attorney and retain them to assist you.
Thank you for taking this question.
A landlord was contacted to unblock a disabled tenent's bedroom windows of snow after the landlord did so for other tenants.
The landlord agreed via text but has not complied by doing the work.
Is the landlord legally responsible... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2015
I don't know of any laws specifically addressing windows blocked by snow. If the matter has not resolved itself, consider meeting with an attorney to review your lease, agreements, and the particulars of your case to explore your rights and remedies.
want my name on ther too can that be possible?
answered on Mar 27, 2015
Negotiate this with the landlord. It is not uncommon for all of the tenants to be named on a lease.
On a month-to-month lease, on November 1st the tenant informed me that she would be leaving the apartment on December 12th. On December first she sent me a check that corresponds to 12 days of rent. I withheld from the deposit the balance of the rent because I believe the notification to terminate... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2015
When you have a problem like this, it is best to see a real estate attorney and retain them to assist you in defending the suit that has been filed against you.
I am worried about my privacy. I do not want them to disclose any information at all, IE my rent, payments or anything. Does the Privacy Act, cover me?
answered on Mar 27, 2015
If you do not disclose to anyone whom your landlord is, this should reduce inquiries substantially. You may run in to resistance should you decide to move and a new landlord is seeking a reference form a prior landlord. If your privacy is paramount, consider meeting with an attorney and retaining... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2015
Yes, payment has been made is one possible defense. Retain an attorney to review the lease and eviction papers to get the very best advice and assistance.
I rent a house, was suppose to have the entire house, but landlord made illegal apartment, for himself when him and the girlfriend fight, in basement which I pay electric and heat for. Girlfriend texts me so much I have blocked her number because she is demeaning, harassing and threatening. She... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2015
Meet with an attorney to discuss your options. It sounds like you may have a few different ones to consider.
Thought move out date was 02/28/15. We requested copy of lease to see if we paid last month or deposit. Lease actually up 01/31/15. We do not want to renew lease based on living conditions and the landlord. Due to thinking end of lease was a month later we made arrangements to move to a suitable... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2015
I suspect the landlord will accept your money for the additional month as you are now considered holdover tenants because your lease has expired and it would be more economical for him to take your money for the additional month than to retain an attorney to evict you in that same month.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
