Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
How Do I Terminate a Lease in an Independent Living Facility in South Carolina?
Is a 60 day notice prior to moving out in an 'Independent Living' facility, valid in S.C..
06/26/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Florida | #22492How Can Make Tenats Move Out Early So I Can Sell the House?
We own a home and were in the process of moving. Back May 1st we signed a 2 year lease to rent to our neighbors. The lease began June 1st, but the rent was only $1.00 for June and July and then started the regular rent Aug 1st. our reason for doing this was that they are in a lease until July 31st and can not move until that time, but we were able to obtain a security deposit....
06/22/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Colorado | #22444Does a Landlord Need to Return the Security Deposit if the Tenant Never Moves In?
We just entered into a written lease agreement with a tenant on 6/16/10 for a one year lease to begin 7/1/10. The lease agreement required first month's rent + deposit equal to first month's rent plus a $250 pet deposit. The tenant sent me an email on 6/19/10 stating that his mother in law fell and hurt herself and will likely have a hard time going up and down the stairs (mot...
06/21/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #22437Does a Labndlord need to File Anything After an Evicted Tenant Moves Out?
I filed an Unlawful Detainer against a tenant who filed an answer then moved out and gave me the keys. Do I need to file anything else with the court regarding the UD?
06/19/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #22425How Long Does the Eviction Process Take in Texas?
What is the legal process in order to evict a tenant that is delinquent more than 1 month's rent and states no money is forthcoming in the see able future; is there a time frame you could provide for this legal process?
06/11/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Texas | #22370Can a Tenant Be Evicted While in Jail?
I'm a resident in Arizona my brother is renting an apartment and has been placed in jail for 120 days, What can landlord legally do since he is unable to pay rent?
06/11/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Arizona | #22364Can I Recover Damages in Rhode Island and Keep the Deposit if the Tenant Leaves Early?
A tenant signed a lease for a full year and moved out in six weeks. I got a letter from an attorney saying I owe double the deposit that hasn't been paid plus attorneys fees? What are my rights? I feel she owes me money. What about my broken lease ($7,000 still remaining)? Plus, I've incurred costs to re-rent, like the new paint for the apartment that she painted a gross c...
06/01/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Rhode Island | #22290How Do I Evict a Month-to-Month Tenant in New Jersey?
I RENTED TO A STUDENT ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS. I WOULD LIKE TO EVICT HER BASED ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES. MAY I GIVE HER A 30 DAYS' NOTICE? SHE PAYS HER RENT IN INSTALLMENTS, WHICH IS UNSATISFACTORY . THE STATE IS NEW JERSEY.
05/26/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: New Jersey | #22232Can a Lease in Nevada Be Terminated Orally?
If there is no written lease in place and everything was done verbally, does the tenant HAVE to give a 30 day notice? If the tenant agreed to in lieu of paying a deposit, he would put the floors in, is he entitled to any amount of the deposit to be returned, even though he has not paid any amount to the deposit, just his own labor?
05/25/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Nevada | #22222Can a Landlord Lock Out a Tenant in New Jersey?
NJ landlord of condo building I rent from with my daughter grown up. She is still there I am staying as LANDLORD is fully sentient to clearly aware of for 2 long years we have always pay rent high but paid. Daughter finding new place cheaper as more room at that with some utilities paid so a better deal but i am waiting on the approval as I also applied at 2 other apt cheaper e...
05/24/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: New Jersey | #22219