Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
Is it considered as notice served when the notice is received by the landlord’s wife?
I live in a rental property in Florida. I issued a notice to the landlord regarding a delay in payment and it was collected by his wife since he was out of town. He later complained of not receiving any notice indicating the delay in rent payment. Is it considered as notice served when the notice is received by the landlord’s wife?
01/13/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Florida | #30080Once the rental agreement is in place, can I occupy the house immediately?
I have been on the lookout for a house to rent in the city of New York and have finally decided on one. I am planning to enter into a rental agreement with the owner of the house. Once the rental agreement is in place, can I occupy the house immediately?
01/10/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #29826What can a tenant do if the landlord fails to deliver the possession of the rental premises?
My landlord has failed to deliver me the possession of the rental premises. I am a resident of New York. What can I do in such a situation?
01/10/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #29825I don't want to specify the duration of tenancy. In this case, when will the tenancy expire?
I am soon going to rent my house in New York and have decided not to specify the duration for which the tenant will occupy the house. In such a situation, when will the tenancy expire?
01/10/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #29823Is the tenant obligated to provide a notice to quit before leaving the premises?
I have rented a house in Kansas to a family. Per the rental agreement, the tenancy is going to end this year on November 31. Is the tenant obligated to provide a notice to quit before leaving the premises?
01/09/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Kansas | #29753Can a landlord in New Mexico demand a security deposit greater than a month’s rent?
My landlord has demanded a security deposit that is more than one month’s rent. Can a landlord in New Mexico demand a security deposit greater than a month’s rent?
01/04/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New Mexico | #29421What are the duties of a tenant under the landlord-tenant law prevailing in New Mexico?
I am shifting to New Mexico next month and will be staying in a rented house there. What are the duties of a tenant under the landlord-tenant law prevailing in New Mexico?
01/04/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New Mexico | #29419Is it required of a landlord to demand the rent from the tenant every month?
I have rented out a property in New Jersey to a bachelor. He never pays the rent unless I demand the rent from him. I expect my tenant to pay the rent on the first of every month as agreed between us in the rental agreement. Is it required of a landlord to demand the rent from the tenant every month?
01/04/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New Mexico | #29418Can the unpaid rent be deducted from the security deposit?
I live in Texas. I rented my house for a fixed period on monthly basis for residential purposes. The tenant has not paid last month’s rent. He claims security deposit as the security for the unpaid rent. Is there any remedy against the tenant under Texas Law?
01/04/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Texas | #29412Can a landlord rent out the house to someone else if the tenant abandons the apartment for two years?
I rented out my apartment to a tenant for two years on certain terms and conditions. Recently I found that he has abandoned the apartment during the term of tenancy. Can I rent out the apartment to someone else?
01/02/2017 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Oklahoma | #29260