Questions tagged [rental-property]
A property from which the owner receives payment from the occupant(s), known as tenants, in return for occupying or using the property.
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In which contexts can a landlord disclose a prospective tenant's personal information to third parties?
A roommate and I are applying to apartments and rental houses in Baltimore, Maryland.
One landlord gave us a form for us to fill out references for our employment and past rentals.
We felt the form ...
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Is there a legal definition of "viewing a property" (in the UK)?
Some background: we're moving out of our apartment soon and the agency has requested to conduct a viewing for a prospective tenant when we're not at home, using the spare key in their possession. We ...
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What are the best defenses to an unlawful eviction action by a landlord?
What are the BEST defenses to an unlawful eviction even when I am currently caught up on all my rent in rent-controlled West Hollywood California?
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Can/should a lease say what happens if a rule isn't followed?
Let's say you have a lease for a rental property that says
no smoking in the house
$5 will be charged for any unreturned keys at end of tenancy
no noisy parties
For #1 what happens if the tenant is ...
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What is the 'right of possession' and how is it transferred?
I am evicting a tenant because they are in arrears on their rent. I am pretty sure any self-help options are illegal here in Hong Kong (based on British law).
Does having the right of possession ...
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In New South Wales, does the proportion of rent paid by co-tenants affect their legal rights?
If a co-tenant on a property (answers would preferably address residential cases, but commercial cases would be acceptable also) pays more rent than another, are they legally entitled to, for instance,...
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In washington state can a landlord suddenly rescind an agreed rent renewal with no forewarning?
First section below is the detailed scenario of the requested relevant law(s), and below that is the questioning of the scenario's legality:
Abby has a lease that ends in May, and was offered a lease ...
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UK - What if only one tenant can prove right-to-rent?
I'm doing right-to-rent checks on prospective tenants. They are a couple, one of them can give me a share code, the other one cannot (yet). Can I let the house to just the one person, and allow the ...
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What are the range of legal limits on guests in a rental apartment
let's say I rent an apartment long term 1-2yrs
what restrictions can a landlord place in me having guests?
I'm curious about the range for example my impression is the landlord and claim a long term ...
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Can my landlord keep my deposit for longer in case additional flea treatment is needed? (renting with pets)
The pet clause in my tenancy agreement (AST) states that the landlord will keep part of my deposit (£300) for an additional 3 months, in case additional flea treatment is needed.
I'm perfectly happy ...
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What power does a tenant have when another tenant is smoking and partying in the property?
My girlfriend is a university student in Northern Ireland and has been living in a shared house since September 2017. After a period of time, her 2 housemates invited a guy around a few times and he ...
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Tenant not vacating property(GERMANY)
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A tenant's fixed term rental contract has expired, yet on the first day after the expiration, when keys were supposed to be returned, the tenant has not made any ...
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If a landlord donates commercial space to a non-profit entity, can the forgone lease value be deducted from landlord's taxes?
I could not find a tax or IRS stack exchange so I post here. Where I live, there is much commercial real estate that is empty. I would like to propose to the landlords to donate the space to a non-...
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Co-tenant entered my bedroom; how can I prove someone else unlocked my door? [duplicate]
I'm not looking for legal advice!
I live in a shared house. There are 4 other people. We each have our own lease. Tonight I came home and noticed my bedroom door had been opened, even though I'm sure ...
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Texas Landlord Tenant Law Billing Admin Fee
This month my landlord billed me a total of $10.66 for combined water/sewer, recycling, pest control and compactor disposal.(Not bad) However, they tacked on a 15 dollar "billing admin fee". This ...
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Can unlicensed real estate agent sign a lease in Texas? [closed]
I signed a contract with a apartment complex with 3 months and this agent misinformed me on many things and now I want to get released out of my contract. There was a typo on pre-populated contract he ...
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landlord refusing to fix incorrect electric wiring
I live in a house in Michigan that was turned into 6 apartments. My apartment is the main door on the main floor. it has recently come to my attention that the hallways and part of the house that is ...
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UK - Tenancy Deposit Scheme - what is the exact process of return?
I moved out of the property I rented at the end of June. Same day I asked for my deposit back. Letting agency returned with the End Of Tenancy Report listing all defects they found on the 7th of July. ...
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Is a fully executed lease with a serious error legally binding?
I have a fully executed apartment lease, signed by myself and the property manager, that unambiguously states that the monthly rent is $0.
This is an obvious error. Am I legally obligated to pay rent?...
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Does cascade of ownership indicate ownership?
Does cascade of ownership indicate ownership?
Person A owns 100% shares of a business entity B. Business entity B owns a business entity C. Business entity C owns a house D.
Two questions please:
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Squatters are not Trespassers?
My wife is an assistant manager at an "affordable housing" complex (places that are not designated as such apparently admitting they are unaffordable, but that's a snide side note).
A tenant ...
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Is my landlord required to bring an ungrounded house electrical service up to code?
We recently started renting an older house.
We were installing a dryer when we noticed we were getting electric shocks when we touched the back of the dryer while it was plugged in.
After some ...
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Why are residential leases so much in favor of the landlord in the US?
I've been reading example leases and was surprised to see how much power the landlord has in the US, at least compared to Canada. For example, at least in BC, landlords must allow tenants to sublet or ...
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UK rental agency asking for full rent beyond the termination of its contract with the landlord
I have a rental contract that expires on September 15th 2021. Now I have been told by the landlord that the agency will not represent him anymore from 1rst September 2021.
Still the agent requires ...
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Is it legal in the US to bundle renting a car parking space and buying insurance for the content of the car?
Is it legal in the US for a company that rents out car parking spaces, to bundle the renting of a parking space to buying insurance for the content of the parked car?
I.e. the company refuses to let a ...
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UK - Hot Water changed from Gas to Electric - What recourse do I have?
Long question, jump to the end for a TL:DR.
I rent a house, I'm the only occupant. My Gas boiler was given a gas safety certificate by an engineer who warned me that the boiler was extremely ...
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Rental heater improperly installed. Now I'm expected to repair. What are my options?
I've moved a rental in the spring. In the rental contract I am responsible for regular maintenance as the oil heater needs yearly servicing. As the weather is cooling off I scheduled servicing.
The ...
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Can I charge a specific house hack tenant utilities but not the other tenants?
I rent rooms out in the house I live in and own. I have month to month lease agreements with utilities included on 3 rooms.
I recently received an abnormally high electric bill, around $200 higher ...
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Hotels and code requirements for living space
Do hotels in the United States in New York City for example have to uphold code requirements for living space?
If they don't couldn't someone just open up a couple of sheds in their backyard call it a ...
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NY state: a landlord is subletting an apartment but is trying to charge the renter after the move-out date
If Tenant A is trying to sublet their apartment, and the landlord finds/executes the sublease and receives payment from the new Tenant B, terminating the existing lease with Tenant A.
Is there any ...
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Change Price of Rental Property Listing
I had a Zillow listing, but after some applications and talks with some local folk, I’ve realized I severely underpriced the rental property. Is it legal to change the price ?
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Consequences of leaving USA with unpaid rent
Suppose someone on an H1B visa leaves the country without notice and immediately stops paying rent, breaking a lease that requires 2 months of advance notice and 2 months of rent to be paid to break ...
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(UK) What does "the landlord must carry out repairs within a reasonable amount of time" mean?
I’ve had a serious leak in the property I’m renting, and had to move out because the water was coming through the lights, so the water, and electricity had to be turned off.
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Is a notice of intent to vacate legally binding in California?
I am in the process of moving to a new apartment. I paid the security deposit, and signed the lease.
About one week before the agreed move in date, the landlord informed me that the previous tenant, ...
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how to prove perjury?
How is perjury proved in a rental arbitration hearing? The testimony is sworn. Of course, people make mistakes, mis-speak etc. But if verbal sworn evidence is self-contradicting does rise to the ...
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Refusal to terminate tenancy with months notice
I am renting property in UK and today tried to give my months notice, however letting agency refused to accept it claiming that they can only accept it on 25th - day when agreement started, and that ...
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Is it legal to rent exclusively to members of a religious college?
According to the Civil Rights act, one is not allowed to discriminate based on religion when it comes to housing.
What about one who wants to rent only to members of a certain religious institution (...
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What does payable in advance mean?
I was just reading this sublease agreenment and find it very strange that it doesn't have a section clearling indicating when the payment is due.
https://www.ilrg.com/forms/sublease/us/pa
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UK - Can I (the tenant) end the tenancy early if Tenancy agreement says minimum term of 6 months?
I heard on a podcast called "The Property Podcast" that the law is changing regarding ASTs (Assured Shorthold Tenancies) which means that even if your contract says you have to pay for at ...
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Why is it illegal in some states to rent out part of one own's home, if both parties agree to it? [closed]
In some states like New York for example, there are many laws regarding the limitations of how one is allowed to rent out parts of one own's home (assuming one owns the building) or apartment.
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Allowable deductions for security deposit on rental property
Consider the scenario where the owner of a summer rental property learns that the county occupancy tax has increased between the time when a tenant signed a rental contract and paid the agreed upon ...
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UK HMO Additional License for 5 tenants in 3 rooms but the single room has a couple
I am a tenant in a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) with 3 rooms which has the Additional Licensing and it is allowed to have max 5 occupants for a maximum of 3 households. Specifically London, UK.
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Can I be sued for denying a tenant on the basis of income?
I am a first-time landlord in Philadelphia, PA, USA looking to rent out my condo. As would be expected, I am looking to rent to tenants who are financially secure and wouldn't have any issue paying ...
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Is it okay for letting agency to deny me viewing for not telling them my employer name and how long I had been in a profession?
Is it okay for a letting agency to ask me these questions ?
What is the name of company I work for ?
The property I am renting at the present is through agency or a landlord?
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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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illegal Towing in apartment complexes
If an apartment complex has a contract with a towing company to tow illegally parked cars does a manager have to be there when the car is the sign for each card is being towed at the time of being ...
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Is AirBnb synonymous with Subletting
I am living in London, UK. I am considering co-renting a 2 bedroom flat with a close friend of mine.
We have a large living room in the flat which we are considering renting out on AirBnb (this could ...
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Does home rental agreement last after death of owner
This is in Texas
A homeowner leases a home to a renter for a one year term.
The lease agreement is written by the homeowner and is plainly worded and not done by a lawyer. There are no mentions ...
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Proper way to turn down a tenant
When screening potential tenants, what is the proper way to turn them down, and the legal implications if the tenant asks for more details?
I would like my response to say as little as possible and ...
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No outside signs in rental contract
In the U.S., is it legal to prohibit your tenants from posting outside signs in the rental agreement? E.g. election signs, flags etc. Or would that be a violation of their right if they are renting ...
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