Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
Can I refude to pay rent until the landlord fixes the sewer problem?
I just started renting a home that apparently has a sewer problem. I have resided in the home for 2 months and have repeatedly asked the landlord to have a plumber come out and inspect the sewer smell that radiates through the house and is particularly bad in the bathroom. The smell will take your breath away in the morning. They had a plumber come out and he said they would ha...
04/30/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #3450What are the full details, pro's and con's for a tenant, of a Triple Net Lease?
What are the full details, pro's and con's for a tenant, of a Triple Net Lease? Where can I find a free example of one?
04/29/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: California | #3402What recourse do I have if tenant changed the locks without my permission?
After I remodeled my whole house, the tenant has changed the locks without my permission and when I asked for a copy she says no. She has until may 31 to vacate due to a 90 day notice for owner to occupy. what should I do?
04/25/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #3321What is the law regarding damages and security deposit once my lease expired?
I gave notice on my apartment and I requested a walk through. The landlord did a walk through a week before my lease expired but did not give me a list of damages. Under California tenant law, he is required to give a list immediately. I called and asked, but he just stalled and never sent the list. Three weeks later (and after new tenants moved in) he sent me a list of damag...
04/25/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: California | #3317How can I make someone move out of my apartment if they are not on the lease?
A friend moved into his first apartment and signed a year lease. He allowed a girl to stay for awhile and he came home from work and she had moved all her belongings in. She refuses to leave and is taking over the apartment and refuses to get on the lease,see the manager,pay any money,and has very bad credit. In his lease agreement it does state that you must get written consen...
04/19/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: California | #3204Can the landlord raise your rent if no improvments have been made to the property?
Can a landlord raise your rent when lease becomes due if no structural changes or improvements have been made to the outside? We have leased the property for 7 years?
04/17/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Pennsylvania | #3147What is the State Developement Fee on Tenants?
After expanding my store via the store next to me, and paying for the necessary permits, etc., the borough asked me to pay an additional $30.00 for a State Developement Fee on Tenants Fit-Out. What is that? And why must I pay it?
04/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New Jersey | #3117How can I make my landlord stop vandalism in the parking lot of our apartment complex?
My landlord does not want us to stand out front of our units. Cars are being vandilized in the parking lot at night. He is not taking any action to protect us, such as lights, cameras, fenced in areas. What can I do to protect myself and others without moving?
04/13/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Florida | #3071How long before a landlord must return security deposit in Pennsylvania? - Landlord Tenant
How long is it before a previous landlord must return security deposit in the state of Pennsylvania?
04/12/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Pennsylvania | #3040Is tenant or landlord responsible for appliance repairs? - Landlord Tenant
If a four year old stove breaks, most likely a fuse or chip, who is responsible for repairs, landlord or tenant? Lease contract does not mention it.
04/12/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New Jersey | #3024