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I was ordered by the court, not the judge, to have my balance paid by 4/15/24 or another court meeting would take place to start the eviction process. The landlord has been harassing me for weeks and requesting me to turn my keys. Today was the day for the payment but when the landlord called, she... View More 
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that your landlord is acting improperly and potentially violating your rights as a tenant in New Jersey. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Eviction process: In New Jersey, a landlord cannot evict a tenant without going through the... View More
This left my mom trapped in her apartment and I could not get in because of the intercom system is not hooked up in her room there is nothing there. Is there something I can do this has been a problem and I have not been able to get into the building.
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In your situation, addressing the malfunctioning intercom system in your mother's AMHA housing is a matter of both accessibility and safety. As a resident, your mother has the right to a habitable living environment, which includes proper maintenance of essential systems like intercoms,... View More
My tenant has not paid rent for 3 months. Rent is $2356 and due on the 1st of each month. Total rent past due is $7068. One of the rent non-payment months is claimed by tenant as being due to COVID-19 related hardship. The property is in Los Angeles County and is subject to the Rent Stabilization... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2023
Under California law, negotiating with a tenant for voluntary termination of tenancy in exchange for rent forgiveness is typically legal, provided it's done in good faith and without coercion. Your proposal to forgive some of the back rent in exchange for the tenant vacating the property is a... View More
The Article stated that if a landlord received gov assistance during covid 19 cannot evict you for non payment ? If that's true what to do. I've already been evicted and I'm being blackballed by defendants attorney as they attempt to cover up bed bugs
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answered on Nov 24, 2023
Under California law, there were indeed protections for tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding evictions for non-payment of rent if the landlord received government assistance. However, these protections have specific conditions and timelines that must be met.
Since... View More
I have resided at apt since Dec 2021 the leasee passed away March 30,2022 I have resided there since then until yesterday when I was locked out. The sheriff did not show paperwork when I was locked out
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
If you were denied a writ of possession due to court absence from having COVID, the sheriff should not be able to lock you out without prior notice. A writ of possession is a court order that gives the landlord the right to physically remove the tenant from the property. If you were denied a writ... View More
I live in the Richmond district of San Francisco (area code 94118).
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
Under California law, landlords have the right to enter a rental unit for specific reasons, such as repairs or inspections. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's reasonable to request that anyone entering your apartment, including your landlord, wear a mask to ensure everyone's... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Unless your lease gives you that right, which would be very unusual, probably not. Your lease most likely gives your landlord the right to enter your apartment with reasonable notice for various legitimate reasons.
Without solid evidence your landlord has an active case of COVID-19 or... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
As a tenant renting a house for sale, you have the right to ask people who enter the property to wear a mask for health and safety reasons, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. If someone refuses to wear a mask, you may consider discussing the matter with the landlord and see if they can... View More
What's the Statue of Limitation for Civil Lawsuit against another person's sexual harassment in CA? It is about a case between two neighbors in an apartment building, not at the workplace. So, during the past two years, that has been for the problem of pandemic, all the Statues of... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2023
In the case you are describing, you probably have two years from the date of the first harassment within which to bring legal action. It is suggested that you prepare a chronology of the events, explaining who, what, when, where, and how the harassment took place, and supplement that with all the... View More
Greetings, I am seeking representation as a tenant in a wrongful eviction during the pandemic claim. In addition I have numerous claims concerning LTA as well as violations committed by the owner that arise from not visiting the property in decades. The landlord, primary tenant, never gave rent... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2022
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You are seeking an attorney - it's going to be difficult for law firms here to reach out to you. This is only a Q & A forum, not an attorney referral service. In addition to your own independent searches... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Generally, as long as your landlord has given you a written 24 hour notice to inspect the property, yes they can enter. However, you can decline as long as you are reasonable. You cannot completely deny them accessible and your landlord cannot harrass you or request to inspect the premises at... View More
Any law to point to or information that helps would be great. We are fine with them entering to inspect but we want to be safe.
answered on Oct 15, 2021
I know of no law that requires a landlord to wear a mask while entering your home. That said, you absolutely have a right to require him and all with him to do so as a condition of entry during Covid times. I do not believe any Judge would consider that to be unreasonable and as Ms. Goodman... View More
I have a valid lease ending May 2022 in Virginia
answered on Sep 28, 2021
Generally in Virginia, when a tenant has not paid rent on the date it is due (you admitted you are behind in the rent) the landlord has the right to file an Unlawful Detainer and ask the Court to award (by Court Order) the Landlord possession of the premises and then for the right of the Landlord... View More
Scenario: In Oregon, in 2020 during the moratorium. A landlord made their tenant move out of their home. Because the landlord planned on selling this rental to new occupants. After the tenant is forced out of the house, the landlord infact does not sell the house. But instead rents it out to... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2021
It all depends upon the exact timing, nature of notice's provided, whether the tenant left voluntarily or was evicted by the court, etc. 2020 contained many alterations of normal landlord-tenant law due to Covid and many changes were temporary, changing one or more times during the calendar... View More
We've always paid our rent even during covid. Is there any rights we have to get at least another month? We have 5 kids and 2 of us. It's hard finding a place now that is 3bd and not ridiculously expensive in such a limited time frame.
answered on Aug 30, 2021
The answer is, unfortunately, not really. Landlord's have the right to give notice to a tenant at the end of a lease term. It sounds like you were on a month-to-month lease (correct me if I'm wrong as it would change the case entirely).
However, it's not like they can just... View More
My tenants rent is paid in entirety by Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP). Our lease is month to month, and states 60 days notice must be given. The lease is between my tenant & I, and does not involve BRHP. I just want to make sure there are no extra COVID laws I need to abide... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2021
You can always sell the property subject to an existing lease and the new owner must honor the lease terms and any other agreements you made with BRHP. If you want to terminate the tenant's lease and and sell the property without tenants in possession or subject to the terms of any lease or... View More
Our landlord originally said that he wanted to sell the property and when we refused to have any people come in for showings due to having small children and covid-19 he decided to contact his attorney, which sent us a 90-day notice and a check for 1650.(equal to one month's rent) saying that... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2021
Substantial repairs requiring a tenant to vacate is a permitted reason for a landlord to issue a 90 day no cause termination of tenancy notice. Assuming the Notice contained the required information and was lawfully served, it likely is valid and likely enforceable. IF you move out and the... View More
I have a rental home in Washington County, Oregon. He's rented on a month to month lease since 9/9/19. About 5 months ago I gave him a heads up that my in-laws may move back to Oregon and they may need to move into the house and he'd have to leave. I sent him a 60 day notice on May 15th... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2021
Trying to do this yourself without an attorney is fraught with peril. You have already made several serious errors. Notices have to be either 30 days if they have been there less than a year or 90 days with a permitted reason. ALL landlord-tenant written notices being mailed MUST be mailed... View More
Even doing pandemic….there’s no contract/lease for September
answered on Aug 25, 2021
You need to give them 7 days' notice that you will not be renewing their lease and they need to vacate as of August 31. If they are not out as of August 1, you can try pursuing summary ejectment, but check the second box on form AOC-CVM-201 which says "The lease period ended on the above... View More
Day vacate notice so I can renovate to eventually sell. Is this legal with current COVID guidelines?
answered on Aug 21, 2021
Selling is not a basis to evict, but the expiration of the lease is a valid basis to evict in VA. If you decide to hire a lawyer to assist with the eviction, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.
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