Questions tagged [landlord]
For questions about a landlord's duties and responsibilities, within the capacity of a tenant-landlord relationship.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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-...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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" ...
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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 $...
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Can a landlord enter common rooms, in a house that is leased individually room by room, without notice?
I live in a large house shared with several roommates. We each have our own lease with the landlord. The landlord has been letting himself into the house frequently with no explanation. I was under ...
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Lease Terminated, Tenant Has Not Moved Out Yet and Cannot Pay Rent
The lease between me and my tenant expired yesterday and the tenant doesn't want to renew/sign the new lease for another yearly term. The tenant didn't tell me that she was going to move out and not ...
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Private renting: landlord asking me release the deposit early
I started privately renting a property in 2014. The first year was arranged through a letting agent, to whom I paid the deposit (£810) and fees directly. When I renewed the lease in 2015 the landlord ...
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Tenant Laws Regarding Parking
Our landlord(s) want to charge us $30 or $30 per car for parking. We have a garage and a driveway, but mostly have to street park. Just wondering the legality of that. We live in Dane County, ...
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How much ocean does a person with a beachhouse own and what can he do with it?
Assume a person owns a beach house in California.
How far into the ocean does this person own as a landowner?
Does the person own all coral reef, rocks and other things in the ocean in his owner ...
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Condo Master Policy in case of a Fire [closed]
I own a condo that was rented out and had a fire. The condo association's master policy covers repairs from "sheetrock out". I'm out of state, but the best I've heard, the fire mainly damaged the ...
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Ending joint-tenancy agreement by sending registered mail to the landlord - was it done properly? [closed]
6th September sent the Special Delivery to the landlord:
(courtesy of me - sent an email informing letting agent about the situation)
Snippets from tenancy agreement
Commencing on: 7 September ...
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Does a landlord have to rent to someone even if it makes the other tenants uncomfortable?
Let's say I rent a 3 bedroom house in Florida to 3 women from a university in their 20's. Then one moves out and a 40 year old male applicant applies for the vacancy with great numbers on paper. I ...
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