Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
Can I enter my tenants home that has moved out but still has property in the home?
A tenant was seen moving out a week ago she still has property in the home, and has not been back in the home during this week but has been spotted in the mobile home park, can I enter the home and how long do I have to wait before I enter the home?
05/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: North Carolina | #4940Am I entitled to my security deposit?
I lived in a town house for over 3 years. The contract stated no cats. I found a stray cat and kept it in the apartment for about 1 year. When I moved out the manager found out about the cat and kept my security deposit of $700. The manager said she would send money to my new address if I was going to get some back. I have not had any word from the manager since(almost 1 y...
05/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Nebraska | #4912Can we turn off the water and electric if the tenant does not pay since they are in our name?
We are the landlord and have a signed lease agreement for the tenant to pay water & electric to us by the due date or the services will be terminated. The utilities are in our name. Can we turn off the water & electric if the tenant does not pay?
05/15/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Pennsylvania | #4870Can the property manager evict us without reason?
My question is that my landlord has given me a "7-Day notice to cure noncompliance or vacate premises" letter. The reason stated is for behaving in an obnoxious and threatening manner towards the management and staff. However, this is not the case. Both my husband and I have been trying to talk to the property manager for 5 months about several problems that we have. She avoids...
05/15/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Florida | #4861Is it legal for a tenant to install a washer and dryer of his own?
Is it legal for a tenant to install a washer and dryer in the apt when we have no facilities in the building in New York City? Laundry requires very much time and energy to lug clothing to the public laundry mat. Also in New York City, the weather and street dirt requires a lot of laundry.
05/15/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #4847Can my friend be forced to give her pet away by the landlord if he no longer wants pets around?
A friend of mine has been living in her apartment for 10 years, for 8 of which she has owned a small dog. The landlord just informed all tenants that they needed to get rid of their pets by the end of the month (pets were previously permitted). What kind of language on the lease should she look for to determine whether or not this is permissible?
05/15/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: California | #4842Do I have any legal obligation to pay rent where I was evicted?
Over 2 years ago, I was renting a room from my cousin and she illegally evicted me by changing the locks without giving me any prior written notice of an eviction. She now claims I owe her for 6 weeks of unpaid rent. The illegal eviction took place April 12, 2005, leaving me homeless when I got out of residential rehab April 26, 2005. Do I have a legal obligation to her?
05/14/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Michigan | #4709How do we evict relatives we let move onto our land?
My question is my brother in law and his wife moved their mobile home on our land. There was no contract signed. We have sent them a registered letter to vacate the premises back in December. Needless to say they are still here. I can not be sure but alot of traffic is coming in and out and I suspect drugs. People are trespassing after we've asked them not to. He is causing p...
05/14/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Virginia | #4651What is the proper notice for raising the rent?
My apartment building was recently sold to an individual. My lease is coming up for renewal and they have raised the rent $15.00 and have added a clause of paying for water. Is it legal to raise it that much at renewal?
05/12/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #4570What are the eviction procedures for a lease purchase tenant?
We have had a contract in place for the last 10 months for a young couple to buy my husband's former home. On numerous occasions they have not paid "rent" on time and have not carried through on the agreement to provide insurance on the home. They are now two months late on paying and we see no other way out other than to evict and put the house up for sale. What procedures d...
05/12/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Nebraska | #4556