Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
How long does a landlord have to return security deposit to tenant after lease is up?
Tenant A fulfilled the terms of the lease agreement with Landlord A. Tenant A gave Landlord A 30 days notice, kept the property in excellent condition, returned the keys and left a forwarding address. Tenant A is expecting the security deposit to be refunded, but Landlord A has not refunded the security deposit nor discussed it with Tenant A. Will Tenant A receive the refunded ...
01/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: ALL | #229Can 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 | #211Can 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 | #205If a landlord purchases a building that already has tenants, can they be evicted?
Landlord just purchased a building that is already occupied by tenants. Can Landlord evict the tenants now that the building belongs to him/her?
01/05/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #169Can a landlord legally turn off tenants utilities for non payment of rent?
Tenant is behind in rent and has received a letter from Landlord threatening to have the utilities turned off if payment is not received. Can Landlord legally turn off Tenant's utilities?
01/05/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #168Can landlord change the locks if tenant is behind on the rent?
Tenant is extremely behind in rent payments. Landlord has decided to change the locks on Tenant's apartment. Can Landlord legally lock Tenant out of the apartment?
01/05/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #166Does Tenant have to comply with Landlord and allow strangers to enter into his apartment?
Landlord and Tenant have a written lease agreement for an apartment. The lease agreement will expire in one month, and Landlord wants to show the apartment to potential tenants. Does Tenant have to comply with Landlord and allow strangers to enter into his apartment?
01/05/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #164How much notice is needed for a tenant at will before moving?
There is no written agreement between Tenant and Landlord. Tenant pays rent on a month-to month basis and is considered as a tenant at will. Tenant got a new job, and will be moving. How much notice, as a tenant at will, does Tenant have to give Landlord?
01/05/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Alabama | #154