Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
What is a tenants obligation for the upkeep of a property?
Where can I obtain information on tenant obligation for upkeep of rental property?
10/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Michigan | #10374What can I do if I am being evicted after I paid rent because I complained about the conditions?
Today we received a notice to terminate vacancy, we paid our rent. We have made complaints about rodents, mold, ovens that don't work right and in every instance we were told that it was our fault and the management did nothing but emotionally and verbally abuse us and tell us to fix it ourselves. My partner and I have very painful physical disabilities and our twin daughters...
10/10/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Washington | #10041How can my mother remain in the lease that she and her now ex-boyfriend signed?
My Mother is currently renting a house in Waterloo, IA. She has a signed lease with her boyfriend. They broke up this weekend so my Mother informed the landlord that he was going to move out. The landlord told her that she is giving her the until November 1st to move out because she has broke her lease agreement. My Mother has the money to pay for the remainder of the lease...
10/05/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Iowa | #9730Can I legally dispose of the junk that was left behind my tenants?
Our recent tenants lease was not renewed and had to vacate as of 9-30-07. They have left behind a considerable amount of stuff (junk really). They have changed the locks on the house and did not have our permission or did they give us a key to the new lock. They have not yet turned the keys over and claim that they are in the house. We have not yet entered the home and they ...
10/05/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Minnesota | #9700What can the landlord legally charge you for when your lease ends?
I moved out of my apartment legally. I lived there a little over five years. A new company took over about two months ago. After moving all of my things out, I began the cleanup of the apartment. I got a letter from the apartment manager dated October 1, 2007, this day was on a monday, received the letter Oct 2, the day I turned the keys in,charging me $50 for keys, mtm $5, re...
10/04/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Texas | #9681If I sign a lease for 1 year can the landlord still sell the house out from under me?
I just found out that a house that I was going to rent has been for sale since 9/21/07. The Realtor told me that the owner of the house intends on keeping it listed and showing the house while I live in it. And, if it sells I will have 30 days to move. If I sign a lease for 1 year can the landlord still sell the house out from under me?
10/04/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Florida | #9665Can I change the lock if I do it at my expense and give the landlord a key?
I rent a trailor in Nebraska and have a one year lease my room mate is moving out and I want to change the lock on the doors to protect my belongings once she is gone. My landlord says I can not change the locks. Can I change the lock if I do it at my expense and give him a key?
10/04/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Nebraska | #9650What should I do if I think my kids are sick from mold caused from a leak the landlord will not fix?
I am leasing a townhouse I started my lease Oct, 1st, 2006. Last year last October my windows leaked and my landord only put caulking on it and bought me curtains to cover the water damage. I just found mold growing on two of my windows and I would like to know what I should do. My son and I have been really sick so I am taking him to the dotors today. Should see a lawyer or s...
10/04/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Oregon | #9635Can my landlord keep showing the apartment after we told him we did not want to move?
My friend and I are renting an apartment near a University for 12 months. The lease started June 1 2007. We had gotten a letter in the mail about a week and a half ago that stated if we were planning on staying next school year, to let our landlord know as soon as possible because we have some priority. Today he showed the apartment to two other girls. My roommate and I went to...
10/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Minnesota | #9422What is the right of the tenant to view all records/bills pertaining to maintenance charges?
The right of the tenant to view all records/bills pertaining to common area maintenance charges. Can a lease be amended after it has been signed by all parties?
09/26/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #9097