Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
Can one break lease under mental distress from the landlord, without losing deposit money?
Can one break lease under mental distress from the landlord, without losing deposit money? When I came here it was with the understanding that when my dying mother came to visit from abroad that my sons dog could come to visit and give mental rest for a sick woman. Now, if the dog comes here, with a leash, and does not use her property for natures calls she comes flying out of ...
03/03/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Florida | #15426How do we provide proof to the landlord of our 60 day notice?
We had a one year signed lease which expired on 4/1/08. We are now month to month. We have had numerous issues with the landlord and wish to move out. He has $1950 deposit from us as this represents a month and a half. My husband verbally informed the landlord on 2/1/09 of our intent to move out. Would the verbal notification count toward the 60 day notice or does said not...
02/28/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: New Jersey | #15393What are my options if a tenant refuses to honor 30 day termination notice?
Year to Year lease with provision for either party to terminate with a 30 day written notice. I have a tenant who claims she gave a verbal notice on 2/8. She sent me an email today stating she will be out on 3/14. I replied she has to give 30day written notice and i consider this email the 30 day notice and 3/25 is the termination date. She emailed she is only paying till 3/14 ...
02/25/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Arizona | #15365Did the landlord terminate the lease by not having the apartment ready for me to move in?
I live in Missouri. I signed a lease 2 weeks ago to move into the apartment today Monday the 23rd. None of the repairs to the apartment were made that needed to be made in those 2 weeks. I am supposed to take possesion of the apartment today but it is not ready to live in: had not been painted, the front door frame is broken, closet door and frame are broken, bathroom cabine...
02/23/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Missouri | #15330Is a soldier responsible for the lease if he is deployed after signing?
An Army Lieutenant and family of five with wife signing lease also moves to Alaska and begins lease at my residence. The Lieutenant wants the lease for 3 years, but my wife says let's see how one year goes. He knew he was going to be deployed. Base housing would not be available for a year and a half, so they wanted to rent my house for 3 years. The wife agreed to one year a...
02/22/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Nevada | #15329If my roommates broke into my room while I was away, does this violate the lease?
I recently moved to North Carolina to be with my husband during his homecoming from Iraq. I am still paying rent on my house Morgantown. While in my absence I found written proof that my other housemates broke into my room with out permission from me. I am still paying rent for this house (room especially). Is there anything that can be done to either terminate me from my lease...
02/12/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Maryland | #15237What can I do since I am bring sued for rent by my former landlord while I am in the army?
I received a court summons from the General District court in Virginia. The Plaintiff is the property management company where I payed rent on an apartment I signed a lease for. I was in the military at the time I received orders to relocate before the apartment lease was up. I notified the apartment complex of this and signed the necessary paperwork giving my notice to vacate...
02/12/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #15236Can landlord hold me responsible for rent after I beoke my lease since they kept my deposit?
I had to break an apartment lease five months early because of financial hardship. I gave proper notice and followed the proper procedure. The complex kept my $1800 + security deposit to cover part of the remainder of the lease. Now, they want me to pay the remainder despite them renting out my former apartment. I was not in default on any payments. Can they do this to me?
02/10/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #15223What is Squatter Rights and can they be used to keep me from moving?
I had a rental agreement when the person I was renting from died. I had been on the land for four years. Do I have Squatter Rights? Also, as it stands, they have given me 20 days to move my home. I need help and advice on what to do.
02/10/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: North Carolina | #15217How can you break a renters lease sooner than 30 days?
How can you break a renters lease sooner than 30 days?
02/09/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #15211