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Can I Make a Counter Claim Against former Landlord and Appeal Charges for Rent and Damages
I was recently sued by my former landlord for back rent and damages and he did win in small claims court. I want to know if I have any right to appeal based on damage charges not being given to me until ten months after I vacated the premises and the fact that I only received credit from the security deposit once mentioned in court proceedings. I would like to appeal and also...
11/15/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Wisconsin | #12288Interrupton of Shared Utilities by Landlord
I live in Texas and I have to share my utilities with two other dwellings. My landlord will not separate them and they will not pay their part of the bill.
11/12/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Vermont | #12091Repossession of Apartment by Landlord after Tenant Abandonment
I have a resident that paid September rent, then left "to visit friends" the second week in September. Around the end of September I received "stop payment" notice of tenant's check. October remains unpaid, have not seen tenant. I gave notice for nonpayment of rent, but have no way to contact tenant. It has been over 45 days since tenant was seen. Do I have to do an eviction or...
10/31/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Texas | #11305Are you required to have a mold disclosure form with a residential lease?
Are you required to have a mold disclosure form with a residential lease?
10/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Illinois | #10388Rights regarding Cleaning Fees
What is a tenants rights when charged a cleaning fee when the premises was left as it was given to them?
10/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Oregon | #10325Unreasonable charges for repairs
I left an apartment messy. I stained the 5 year old carpet in the living room. The apartment was not damaged in any other way. I got a bill from the landlord for $2,300 which included both a charge for cleaning and replacing the carpet. I was charged a $500 hauling fee for 7 bags of garbage. Is this legal? Is there a limit to what a landlord can charge for services?
10/13/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Washington | #10212What are my options if my brother is not honoring the lease agreement he signed with me?
My dad gave my sister and me a house and land. She has the back of the land with a trailer; I have the house. My brother wanted to buy my house, so I typed a contract saying I will sell my brother the house and he is to pay me each month $350.00 and pay taxes and he is to bring me the payments where I live now. He paid the first month with a check. This month, he and his girl f...
05/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Tennessee | #4175Is an unsigned lease for apartment rental enforceable by the landlord?
Is an unsigned lease for apartment rental enforceable by the landlord? More specific, if the lease is for 2 parties and 1 did not sign, how does the landlord enforce, breaking of the lease or abandonment for the lessee that did not sign?
04/17/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: California | #3146Where can I find a lease for one apartment with three tenants all being held equally responsible?
Trying to find a sample lease for 3 separate students in one apartment. Should each have a separate lease? How do I state if one leaves the others are still resposible for the total monthly sum?
04/11/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Virginia | #2965Where can I find a lease agreement that complies with Arizona laws?
I own a furnished Condo in Goodyear Arizona. I need a lease agreement that complies with Arizona laws and regulations. Lease term is a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 24 months. Which form is right for me?
04/04/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Arizona | #2595