Questions tagged [landlord]
For questions about a landlord's duties and responsibilities, within the capacity of a tenant-landlord relationship.
3
votes
2answers
83 views
Can the entity storing my property indefinitely unilaterally decide to remove/discard it?
Last year, a friend brokered an agreement on my behalf with a friend of his to store some of my property in their company's storage unit (he is the owner of the company). I was not a party to the ...
0
votes
0answers
29 views
Must a mailing address be provided for return of damage deposit?
My ex-landlord isn't returning my damage deposit. He gave a crazy reason (e.g. decided after the fact to charge me for using his furniture and claims I didn't pay utilities). When I told him I ...
0
votes
1answer
75 views
Building has been out of hot water for 32 hours
I currently live in a student residence with another 35 students. On Wednesday night I didn't have hot water and took a cold shower, then, next night I still didn't have hot water. I asked the other ...
0
votes
1answer
171 views
Accidentally took something wasn't mine. Can I get in trouble for returning it?
I recently moved out of a shared living accommodation. After moving out someone complained that the (shared) glove for removing hot items from the oven was missing. I had my own glove that I took and ...
0
votes
2answers
71 views
How hard should one try to resolve dispute before hiring a lawyer to go to court? [closed]
I had a really bad landlord. He owes me money for my damage deposit and prorated rent. The lease says he has 30 days to return it. After I moved out I reminded him of this fact. He replied (in a very ...
3
votes
3answers
166 views
Landlord required to divulge tenant identity
A new law requires landlords to provide the following
information about their tenants:
Name
Who is "head of household"
Phone number
Age (approximate)
Then the tenant is required to go to the town ...
1
vote
2answers
75 views
Is there a limit to how much a landlord can charge for cleaning fees? (England)
My friend lives in atrocious conditions in social housing. The conditions are tenant inflicted and cover pet faeces on the floor, fly infestations, blocked up plumbing etc.
My friend is moving house ...
1
vote
2answers
41 views
Who would I report these bylaw infractions my landlord made to?
I am living in a shared house with the lease holder. I suspect the lease holder has broken several laws. He has
rented out a storage space as a bedroom. It has no windows or door and I believe this ...
2
votes
1answer
123 views
landlord having neighbor stalk the property
We recently rented a house and the day we moved in we were told the neighbor will do the yard work and take care of the home. Also in the lease the landlord should give 24 hour notice before ...
2
votes
4answers
168 views
Landlord Gave Me 30 Days Notice to Move Out
My landlord gave me 30 days notice to move out of my room that I am renting as she is selling the house. She told me a couple days in advance (2 days ago) when she gave me the notice. I have a month-...
1
vote
2answers
111 views
Landlord returned part of security deposit, now wanting it back
I recently ended my lease and moved. When I handed over their keys, I did a walk-thru of the property with the landlord to document the damages. He asked what I felt was fair and I reminded him that ...
53
votes
3answers
16k views
Landlord wants to switch my lease to a “Land contract” to “get back at the city”
I've been living at this place for about two months and my lease looks pretty typical. Nothing unusual. I've had no problems so far.
Today my landlord called me and explained something about the city ...
0
votes
2answers
90 views
How to prove someone sent a letter?
The discussion around how to prove you sent a letter, or someone received it, has already been discussed to death on the internet. But I can't find anything for the other way round; how to prove ...
0
votes
1answer
51 views
Owner Move In San Francisco
Can the owner of a residence in San Francisco sublease during the 60 months following an owner-movein eviction? The specific example I'm imagining would be if a single person purchased a 2 bedroom ...
2
votes
2answers
73 views
Intentionally Breaching a Contract
Hypothetical Scenario:
Suppose I'm a landlord in a contract with a tenant, and I may only inspect the premises if it has been three months since the last inspection.
Let's also suppose however that ...
1
vote
2answers
99 views
Can I rent a unit out that has already been paid for by a past tenant? [closed]
This situation is occurring in Utah, USA.
I rented a unit to a young couple in the middle of January this year on a month-to-month contract. They paid a full month rent and the prorating was going to ...
1
vote
1answer
67 views
Can my landlord refuse to renew our lease due to downsizing of purchased lots?
Some background information first: I'm a father of three, and I've been running a store with my wife in the same shopping center in southern Florida for 20 years now. Around 13 years ago, we moved ...
1
vote
1answer
108 views
How to move out of a contract with my scamming landlord [closed]
I have a scamming property management where I'm renting a studio apartment with.
I'm in Illinois, US. I have many issues with them.
For instance, when I was renting with them, as soon as they got ...
1
vote
2answers
71 views
Verbal Agreement To Pay Rent On A Certain Date Admissable in Court
A management company asked me to call them and tell them when I was going to pay my rent. I called and spoke with a representative from their company. She accepted my date to pay and said she was ...
1
vote
2answers
87 views
Is it possible to cancel a tenancy with someone who is most probably a fraudster, just for being a fraudster?
Some months ago, a neighbor of mine rented his appartment to a person for a year. Now, I have read in a major and respectable newsletter, that this person is accused of serious frauds. There are at ...
0
votes
0answers
67 views
Under Oregon Landlord-Tenant Law, are flat cleaning fees charged to all tenants aside from carpet cleaning fees legal?
I have looked over the related Oregon statutes, but I'm certainly no legal expert. An apartment I left wants to charge a fairly high flat cleaning fee, that they say they charge all tenants after they ...
0
votes
1answer
114 views
What are the likely outcomes if I run out of money when renting a property?
I am currently renting a property and I lost my job. I am in a two year contract to let the property, of which I have over 18 months left.
I am living in the UK.
The landlord did not ask for a ...
2
votes
1answer
100 views
Is my no pets clause being unreasonably executed? [closed]
I am currently trying to get a pet dog for my share of freehold flat (UK). The lease which covers all of the 7 flats that make up the management company currently has a clause prohibiting pets or ...
0
votes
1answer
101 views
Roommate caused water damage to our condo, what are my options?
I live with 3 roommates and all 4 of us are on a lease for the condo owned by our landlord.
TL;DR my roommate "Jim" caused water damage to several rooms and I'm looking for advice on what I can ...
0
votes
0answers
61 views
Constructive Eviction: split of authority?
Is there a split of authority regarding total constructive eviction? I know that according to the majority if there is total constructive eviction you have to move out and don't need to pay any rent. ...
0
votes
1answer
223 views
Landlord billing me for previous tenant's charges
I have subleased a studio in Illinois, and did paperwork officially with the leasing office. The original lease was until July 31, 2019, so I signed the lease to take responsibility of the lease (and ...
2
votes
2answers
105 views
Can a landlord require a tenant to pay for utilities that are not explicity required in the lease?
I have been a tenant for the past 6 months, and am responsibile for paying for utilities myself and have them setup under my own name. I chose not to sign up for garbage service, as it is cheaper to ...
1
vote
2answers
75 views
Landlord won't make amenities available and repeatedly lied about when they would be ready
I live in a large apartment complex, aprox 300 units.
They advertise pictures of a pool and a gym on their website and they told us they would be available in 2 weeks.
After 9 months all 3 pools ...
1
vote
0answers
49 views
If a lease says that the tenant is responsible for minor indoor repairs, would replacing a broken faucet be considered minor?
In an instance where a tenant has a least that says "the tenant shall be responsible for all minor indoor repairs", could the tenant replace a sink faucet if it was leaking? Would the replacement of a ...
1
vote
1answer
79 views
When can someone legally act on the behalf of another person?
I moved out of my rental home and the landlord has not returned my security deposit. It would appear that the landlord is trying to avoid me and have her friend (who is apparently a lawyer) do all the ...
2
votes
1answer
173 views
Property manager said my rent was 1/3rd of the usual for an extra 11 days, now says it's full amount
As many others, I'm in a leasing pickle, and would like to better know my options.
I recently rented an apartment in Seattle for a 3-month stay (Jun 1st - Aug 31st), for $1190 monthly. On July 29th, ...
1
vote
1answer
76 views
London: actions to take against a landlord who breached the law on many occasions
I have been living in London for several years now and experienced issues with one of my last landlords (professional one). I'm looking for your legal advice on what actions to take.
To give you a ...
2
votes
0answers
47 views
Landlord Slow on Critical Repairs
I moved into an apartment in northern New Jersey about a month ago. The apartment building contains 3 total units, one on each floor. I live in the 2nd story unit which was renovated right before I ...
1
vote
1answer
80 views
Landlord seizing deposit and also billing us back
My 2 roommates and I (all students) were renting an apartment in a community in Dallas, Texas. Among many problems with the landlord, when we were leaving, we spent a full week fully cleaning the ...
0
votes
1answer
86 views
London: how to deal with a landlord not protecting a deposit and not rembursing it?
I have been living in London for several years now and experienced issues with one of my last letting agencies. I'm looking for your legal advice on what actions to take.
It was an Assured Shorthold ...
2
votes
2answers
165 views
Landlord wants to include a clause where tenant pays rent if property is vacant after leaving. Is this legal/enforceable?
I'm asking on behalf of a friend. I don't have the contract to copy in relevant clauses.
A landlord proposes to change the rental agreement. The new clause states that when a tenant leaves, they pay ...
1
vote
1answer
158 views
Am I at fault? Can I get my security deposit back from Landlord?
I signed a weekly rental agreement in Pennsylvania to live in someone's home. I ended up not staying and I text messaged the landlord that I left and no longer wished to stay. The landlord says he ...
2
votes
1answer
171 views
Can a Rental Contract Supersede State Law?
After several years of habitability issues (which were eventually fixed after 4 years), our landlord is asking us to sign a settlement agreement that would release them from all liability dating back ...
0
votes
2answers
73 views
private guest-house owner, can he/she demand more payment which was not agreed upon previously
Bear with me as I am not an expert on the law, I have a a question regarding private guest-house / airBnB owners and what their rights are and what they may not be allowed to do.
Before I start, I ...
4
votes
2answers
126 views
Should I fight City Trash Citation for tenants trash
I own a quadplex in Cincinnati. Only 2 of the 4 units were occupied, but a tenant moved out on Monday, so I'm down to 1. The one that just moved out put all their trash by the road, not in a bin. My ...
2
votes
2answers
302 views
My landlord wants me to move out within 30 days for renovation (Virginia), is that legal?
My lease is one year based and is about to end at the end of July, 2018. However, my landlord literally asked me if I would like to sign a new lease for the next school year on May 10 and I said yes. ...
-5
votes
1answer
405 views
Naked in home when landlord is showing my apartment
I have a situation where my landlord is refusing to work with me on when they show my apartment. I work during weekdays and don't want strangers in my home while I'm not there so I'll have to take off ...
0
votes
1answer
1k views
Is a 60 day move-out notice on month-to-month lease legal? (Texas)
My 6 month lease ends July 15th and I want to move out as soon as possible. My lease agreement specifies:
"After that (July 15), this lease will automatically renew month-to-month unless either ...
3
votes
0answers
57 views
How to challenge validity of housing inspections in regards to eviction
Jurisdiction is Western Australia.
If a landlord is experiencing financial troubles, and is attempting to evict their tenants on false grounds, in order to increase his sale price or make finding a ...
3
votes
1answer
163 views
Can apartment management terminate leases over a rule tenants never signed?
To live in the apartment building I reside in, a resident has to sign a Lease, and a document of Community Rules which are an "addendum" to that lease. Violation of the Community Rules counts as a ...
3
votes
1answer
343 views
Dirty Apartment 3 day notice to cure breach or quit San Diego, CA
I received a "Three Day notice to cure breach or quit" for a dirty apartment. It is dated Wednesday, but was left on my door Thursday at 9am. The landlord is coming over on Saturday before noon to ...
1
vote
1answer
53 views
What, if any, accomodations does a landlord need to make while HVAC is broken?
The AC in the 3-story townhouse I rent broke and needs to be replaced. The landlord obtained several quotes and decided on a contractor to do the replacement, which hasn't been scheduled yet (but is ...
0
votes
1answer
40 views
Apartment roof keeps leaking in the same spot even after it's been “fixed”
My roof keeps leaking in the exact same spot every time it rains even when it has been "fixed", meaning the roofer was called to patch the leak and patched the resulting holes in the drywall and ...
2
votes
1answer
184 views
Can a landlord refuse to use my 1099 as a proof of income because of its source?
I am applying to lease an apartment in California. My source of income is S/S and secondary income from investment savings in the purchase Fractional Interests in Trust Deeds. The "compliance officer" ...
0
votes
1answer
52 views
In BC can landlords charge to renew a lease?
My lease doesn't end for over a month but my landlord is pressuring me into making a decision regarding renewal already. It's too soon for me to make a decision and he said if I decide late there's a $...
