Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
What Can I Do If the Landlord Wants to Charge Me for Excessive Repair Work?
How often does an apartment complex have to replace a vinyl floor in California? I lived in an apartment for 2 years 8 months. During that time my brother in law was cooking and caught the burner on fire. Instead of just smothering the fire he panicked and pulled the burner off of the stove and dropped it on the floor. It made a swirl pattern on the floor. I know I'm responsibl...
07/12/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: California | #25171Is the Landlord Responsible to Pay for Spoiled Food if the Refrigerator Breaks?
My fridge went out and my landlord didn't get it fixed till the next day. I have 300.00 in spoiled groceries now. Is she responsible for the replacement charges since she did nothing till the next day? Also I have black mold visible in 2 spots in the residence, and the tub isn't working and I have drywall that is going to fall in the living room from the tub leaking.
05/05/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Illinois | #24782Who is Responsible for Getting Rid of Termites in an Apartment?
If termites are found in a unit in my building, who is responsible for ridding the building of termites and repair of damage? Obviously they came in from outside. Please confirm that I will only be charged once for one question.
05/01/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Pennsylvania | #24757Can I Retain a Security Deposit for a Tenant's Incomplete Renovation Work?
With owner's (reluctant) permission the tenant undertook a major 'decoration' project (removing a 'lowered' ceiling), but left after removing same but not doing the decorative finishing, painting etc. which was the condition of the agreement. The result is a thoroughly displeasing sight. Tenant insists he did no damage and demands return of the security deposit. Is he correct?...
11/30/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Pennsylvania | #23733Do I Have to Pay for Hotel Expenses While the Tenant's Apartment is Being Repaired?
Our tenant informed us of issues with the wood flooring buckling so after investigating, we found out we needed to replace the floors. We began the work during our tenant's vacation so as to not disrupt his tenancy. However, upon returning from vacation, he let us know he is getting knee surgery and would like us to postpone the staining of the wood to 9/20/10. Unfortunately...
09/10/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Illinois | #23140Can a Tenant Deduct Repairs from Rent in Wisconsin?
In a commercial lease can the tenant (me) withhold rent for repairs that have not been made by the landlord? He has been notified numerous times - in person, in writing and in telephone conversations. I am a small bakery and there is a water leak in the rear entrance area to my store along with mold / mildew growing on carpet and walls.
09/08/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Wisconsin | #23119How can I collect from tenant for damages to apartment totalling more than the deposit?
If tenant damages to the rental property exceed the security deposit value what is recourse of landlord to collect additional funds from tenant to repair?
08/20/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: West Virginia | #22960Is a New Roof a Capital Improvement or a Repair?
An Illinois trust has granted use of a residential property to the trustee who is responsible for all 'repairs and maintenance, taxes and insurance' on the property. A capital improvement fund is also provided for. The roof is 30 yrs. old and should be replaced. Is this a 'repair and maintenence' cost or a 'capital improvement'?
08/16/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Illinois | #22921Can a tenant legally withhold rent for repairs in Illinois?
I live in a 4 story, 3 unit apartment complex. My apartment is the bottom two floors, and my room is in the basement floor. On Saturday night, people from the 2nd floor apartment came downstairs to ask for a plunger to repair an overflowing toilet. A few minutes later, water started leaking through the ceiling on the first floor, and through the ceiling into the basement all...
07/21/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Illinois | #17694Can a tenant legally withhold rent for repairs without written notice?
Can a tenant legally withhold rent for repairs without written notice and providing a verbal intent by telling a relative who is not a tenant on the lease?
06/05/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Kentucky | #16878