Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
My tenant changed the lock to my rental property. Can I get a key as landlord?
I have rented my house in Montana three months back. My tenant has changed the lock to my rental property and has refused to give me the key to the new lock. My tenant says that I can access the rental property at any time in his presence, but I have no right to ask for or keep the key to the house. What remedies do I have in this situation?
12/23/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Montana | #28682Can I file a complaint against my neighbor’s for having a dangerous pet in the rental property?
Last year I rented my property located in the City of Westbrook, Maine. The house is rented to a family comprising of a husband wife and their two children. Recently the tenants have bought a dog. Yesterday when I along with my daughter went to meet the tenants, the tenant’s dog jumped on my daughter. Fortunately, the dog couldn’t bite my daughter, but my daughter did get a few...
12/23/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Maine | #28666What is the law in Florida regarding relocation/eviction of mobile home owners?
I am a resident and owner of a mobile home in Margate, Florida. Recently, the mobile park owner sent a notice to all the mobile home owners intimating that we must vacate the lot and find an alternate location within a month. I am a senior citizen and I stay alone. My health does not permit me to move out or hunt for another location. What is the law in Florida regarding rel...
12/22/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Florida | #28607Can the landlord legally require electronic mode for payment of rents?
My landlord is insisting electronic mode for payment of rents. Can the landlord legally require such mode of payment under New York law?
12/22/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #28601Can I claim double rent in New York is tenant gave me notice to vacate in Nov. and Dec.?
Last month my tenant gave me a notice to vacate at the end of November. Now just before the deadline to vacate, he gave me another notice to vacate at the end of December. Can I claim double rent for the month of December under New York law?
12/22/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #28599I am an active participant of the tenant's organization. Can my landlord force me to quit legally for this reason?
I reside in Amsterdam in a leased apartment. My landlord has sent me a notice to quit only because I am an active participant of the tenant's organization. Can my landlord force me to quit legally for this reason?
12/22/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #28596The landlord has not yet delivered me the keys of the apartment. What can I do in such situation?
I am resident of Nassau. Last month I a rented an apartment for immediate possession. However, the landlord has not yet delivered me the keys of the apartment. What can I do in such situation?
12/22/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #28595Can the landlord restrict my sister’s family to occupy my rented apartment along with my family for an year?
Can I allow my sister’s family to occupy my rented apartment along with my family for an year in Hudson, New York? Can the landlord restrict me in doing so under a lease agreement?
12/22/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: New York | #28594My landlord seems to be hell bent on getting me to give up my rental unit. How do I deal with him?
My landlord seems to be hell bent on getting me to give up my rental unit. He shut off the gas connection that runs to my apartment which is included in the tenancy agreement. I had to get an electric stove to continue with my daily activities. I still have 9 months to go before my lease expires. I don’t have the financial strength to hunt and move into another apartment. How d...
12/13/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Arizona | #28020Can a suit be filed against the landlord for intentional termination of utility services?
I live in a rented apartment in Washington. I have been living there for the past three years. My landlord has intentionally terminated electricity and water supply to my apartment three days back without providing me any notice or a good cause. I tried contacting him but he is not responding to my calls and emails. Can I bring an action against him?
11/30/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Washington | #27358