Legal Questions and Answers
Can Tenant withhold rent for repairs that Landlord has not made?
Tenant has several needed repairs in apartment. Landlord has been made aware of the problems, but has not made any of the requested repairs. Tenant is very frustrated and decides to withhold rent until the repairs are made. Can Tenant withhold rent for repairs that Landlord has not made?
01/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #213What happens after a tenant vacates due to Pay or Quit Notice?
Tenant A is behind in rent payments and has received a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit from Landlord A. Tenant A does not have the funds available and vacates the property. What should Landlord A do once the property is vacated?
01/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #212What are landlord's options if two tenants are equally responsible for rent and one tenant moves?
Landlord A leases an apartment to Tenant A and Tenant B. The rent is $800.00 and Tenant A and Tenant B agree that each of them will pay half ($400.00). The following month when rent is due, Tenant B pays $400.00, but Tenant A is unable to pay. Tenant A and Tenant B have a fight and Tenant A moves out leaving the total rent obligation unfulfilled. Who is responsible for paying t...
01/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #211What are the requirements for adverse possession?
Owner A and Owner B own adjoining parcels of property. However, the property lines have never been clearly identified. Approximately 25 years ago, Owner A constructed a shed on what he thought was his property but is actually Owner B's property. Owner A has maintained the shed and used it soley for his purposes for the 25 year period. Owner B has since died and his representati...
01/08/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: ALL | #210What recourse do I have if the neighbor's tree has grown roots on my property causing fence damage?
Neighbor A has a large tree growing near the fence that separates his property from the property of Neighbor B. Over time, the roots have grown over into Neighbor B's property and have uprooted the fence in some areas. What recourse does Neighbor B have against Neighbor A?
01/08/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: ALL | #209Is my neighbor liable for damage to my roof caused by a tree on his property?
My neighbor has a large oak tree near the edge of his property. During a severe thunderstorm, several of the tree branches broke off and landed on my house, damaging the roof. Is my neighbor liable for the damages to my roof?
01/08/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Alabama | #208What can neighbors do to legally set the boundary so that it will be recognized by each neighbor?
Neighbor A wants to enclose his property with a fence, but neither he nor Neighbor B know the exact boundary line between their properties, though they agree that the proposed fence will mark the boundary. What can the two neighbors do to legally set the boundary so that it will be recognized by each neighbor, as well as being legally recognized by future owners of the two prop...
01/08/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Alabama | #207Does a landlord have any recourse against a tenant for subletting a property?
Tenant A, a commercial tenant, assigns the remainder of his/her lease to tenant B, without obtaining permission from the landlord. The lease contains a non-assignment clause. Does the landlord have any recourse against Tenant A or Tenant B?
01/08/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Alabama | #206Can the landlord enter a tenants apartment if he thinks something illegal is going on?
Landlord has noticed a lot of traffic coming in and out of Tenant's apartment. Landlord fears that Tenant may be involved in illegal activity. Can Landlord enter Tenant's apartment and look around?
01/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #205What does exempt property mean and what property is exempt?
What does exempt property mean and what property is exempt?
01/05/2007 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Alabama | #204