Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
Am I liable to pay to the landlord for extra days I stayed in the rental property?
I live in a rented house in Washington. However, I continued to stay in the house for a few days even after the expiry of the rental agreement and my landlord never asked me to vacate. Now he is asking me to pay for the days I had stayed after the expiry of the rental agreement. Am I liable to pay for those extra days I stayed?
12/27/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Washington | #28839What are the duties of a landlord in Washington?
I have rented out an apartment in Washington. What are my duties as a landlord?
12/27/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Washington | #28836The tenant abandoned the rental house for 2 months. What do I do?
My apartment in Delaware has been rented out for the past one year. For the last 2 months, I noticed that the tenant abandoned the property without any intimation. The extended absence and uncertainty in tenancy have put me in dilemma. What remedy do I have in this matter?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Delaware | #28807My tenants set rental house on fire under the influence of alcohol. What do I do in this situation?
My tenants were a couple of university students in Columbia, South Carolina. They happened to have a party last week during which a fire broke out in the apartment. The apartment is completely burnt and is not habitable. One of the tenants had poured alcohol on the kitchen fire and set it on fire under the influence of alcohol which caused the accident. They have given the noti...
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28800My rental apartment was charred completely due to fire. What do I do in this situation?
My rental apartment was charred completely due to fire that spread from a neighboring apartment. The apartment is situated in Greenville, South Carolina. What do I do in this situation?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28799What are the legal remedies if water in my apartment is not working?
The water connection to the bathrooms in my rented apartment has been interrupted for over 2 days now. I have notified my landlord regarding the problem. He has not responded to the notices up until today. What are the legal remedies available to me as a tenant in South Carolina?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28798My landlord has not yet given me the possession of the apartment. What should I do in this situation?
I moved to Clemson 3 days back and haven’t been able to begin my stay in the rented apartment I rented. My landlord is yet to give me the keys to the apartment. What should I do in this situation?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28797What remedies does the law in South Carolina provide to the landlords to deal with unruly tenants?
My tenant, who has rented the apartment on a monthly renewable lease, has managed to destroy the wall cabinets and wardrobes beyond repair. They will have to be replaced which is a very costly affair for me. What remedies does the law in South Carolina provide to us landlords to deal with unruly tenants like them?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28796What notice is required to evict a tenant?
I have leased out a property in Washington and my tenant does not pay the rent on time. Can I evict the tenant? Do I need to give any notice before I do so?
12/23/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Washington | #28689Can I ask the landlord to return the prepaid rent when I terminate the rent agreement?
My landlord has failed to deliver possession of the rental property on the date specified in the rent agreement. The landlord has taken two month’s rent in advance. I wish to terminate the agreement. Under Montana law, can I ask the landlord to return the prepaid rent when I terminate the rent agreement?
12/23/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Montana | #28686