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Can you landlord have you sign a lease and then say you did not get the apartment?
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No. A lease is a legally binding contract, which obligates both the landlord and tenant to a tenancy for the term of the lease. If you and the landlord both signed a lease, and the landlord refuses to give you occupancy of the property, you need to see a landlord-tenant attorney or tenant's rights group immediately!
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I want to move but have a 1 year lease which doesn't expire till may 2010. My landlord advised me that if I move I would be liable for remaining time on lease but it doesn't say that on lease. What can I do?
i would fine a way to see if he is braking the lease in any way and than take that to a judge and have him sign you out of your lease but you have to have proof the your landlord is braking hin lease with you
Yes, the landlord ca?
Yes, the landlord can in most cases show your apartment to prospective tenants towards the end of a lease so as to find new tenants for the next term. In some cases, where the lease expressly stipulates this, the landlord is limited in this respect and may only be allowed to show the apartment during the last 30 days, or only during certain hours that are convenient for the current tenant, and only upon coordination with the current tenant. It all depends on the language of the lease. But if the lease is silent on the matter, it would be typical - and reasonable - for the landlord to have the ability to start showing the apt. to others towards the end of the lease (say, last 60 days). Obviously, if you sign the extension for a second year, the point becomes moot and landlord will no longer need to show the apartment. You can not simply go to a month-to-month arrangement unless the landlord agrees in writing (or via his/her behavior, i.e., simply not objecting to your staying on and collecting your rent on a month-to-month basis).
Can a landlord just tell you to vacate if your lease is up in Pennsylvania?
You bet they can. Some leases have language in them that say they automatically renew for another year, and other leases contain language that says they turn into a month-to-month lease. Your landlord would have to evict you if they wanted you out if the lease contains either of those clauses. Barring that, at the end of your one year lease, you have no title to that apartment if the landlord chooses not to renew your lease. No landlord in PA is specially obligated to renew any lease. If you've been a good tenant, they probably will, but if you've been a pain to deal with, they're probably not going to renew you and they'll try their luck with another tenant.
Can a landlord verbally say dogs are allowed and when signing onto your 2nd year of lease say no dogs are even though there are several dogs in the building?
Here is more details to my question.... There was a verbal agreement between my landlord and I that dogs are allowed in our building. However my landlord now says no dogs are allowed after we have just signed the lease for our 2nd term. We were planning on getting a dog but now seem torn because we signed this lease with full intentions of getting a dog this month. On the lease there is nothing mentioning a dog being forbidden can the landlord do this? note that there are several dogs in my apartment building including 2 Boston terriers across the hall and a Labrador down the hall. (note the 2 Boston Terriers moved in a month after I signed my lease)
In Texas can a landlord enter the house without permission?
In almost any state a landlord can enter the premises if there is good cause (leaking pipes, electrical problems, etc;) Your landlord should make an effort to contact you first but regardless of your consent, the landlord may go in and inspect if there is a potential hazard to the building or other tenants. It is important to remember that while your landlord owns the property, you, as a renter retain temporal eminence (meaning that you are the temporary owner). However, the landlord has a right to look after his/her long term interests. If the landlord feels that you have violated the terms of the lease, let's say that your contract forbids a water bed in the apartment unit and your neighbor below is complaining of water leaking through the ceiling; the landlord attempts to contact you by phone but you do not answer. In this case the landlord has the obligation to the one tenant complaining of water leaking through the ceiling by entering your apartment to find the cause. Like most legal matters the situation is governed by the "reasonable-ness" of the case. Your landlord cannot enter your apartment to look around, to open your drawers or inspect the quality of your furniture or even to make sure you are in compliance of the terms of the lease, that would be a violation of your right of privacy. It would be reasonable to presume that if your lease stated that you may not have a dog as a pet for any period of time and the landlord hears barking in your apartment, he /she may enter because the barking would make it reasonable to believe that there is a dog in the apartment.
If your lease expired and you've been renting mnth to mnth without a lease and landlord is accepting your rent why and where does it say that you have to give a 30-day notice if you don't have a lease?
I don't know what state you live in but in NJ you dont have to have a written lease as long as you are paying rent and the landlord is accepting it you are sort of renewing your lease every month. Most libraries have a copy of the Landlord/Tenant Rights or you could probrably find it online.
How can you get out of paying rent if you can't afford it?
Is your home in great order and shape? Is your landlord fulfiling his end of the agreement? If you can say YES to either or both questions you might be able to break the lease by means of constructive eviction. If the answers are NO, then you can't break out of a lease, or if you do, you suffer the consequences: your landlord can keep the security deposit and you may be liable for the rent of the unit for each month it's vacant during the time of your lease or until the unit is rented out.
What can you do when the lanlord claims he lost original lease therefore relieving him of the terms of the lease you have your copy can he do this?
No. Whether or not your landlord has a copy of the lease, he is still bound by the lease as a contract. I suggest you photocopy your copy of the lease, and hand it to him (or send it by registered mail, so he can't say he didn't receive it)! If he still refuses to abide by the conditions of the lease, contact your local Landlord & Tenant Commission for advice.
Can you get out of a house lease if there are rats all in the house and landlord say it is no rats?
This is where a picture will save a thousand words. Take some where the rats are obviously in and about the house. Check with your state's tenant and landlord rights and find the procedures to follow to get out of the lease.
Residential Lease Renewal ?
After your lease has run out, you can take advantage of a residential lease renewal in order to stay in your apartment. You also have the right to negotiate the residential lease renewal in order to take advantage of better conditions with your landlord. Performing the following steps could help you lower your rent and negotiate your residential lease renewal.ResearchBefore you can ask your landlord to lower the rent, you will need to do a little bit of research. You should find out how much it would cost to live in other apartments that feature the same amount of rooms and are around the same size. If you find out that your apartment is more expensive than other similar apartments, you may be able to negotiate the rent amount with your landlord. However, if the price for your apartment is lower than other apartments, you may not have much room for negotiation. The Term of the LeaseYou may be able to negotiate with your landlord better if you extend the term of your lease agreement. This is because many different landlords choose to keep good tenants like you longer. Many landlords have to spend a lot of time and money in order to find new tenants. In addition, finding new tenants takes a lot of work. If you show that you are willing to commit to a long-term lease, your landlord may be open to the idea of lower rent. However, if you normally make many mistakes while living in that apartment your landlord may not want you there for very long. Take Care of the ApartmentTaking care of the apartment normally speaks louder than anything you could say while you are negotiating the residential lease renewal. It is the best way to obtain better rent because you are showing the landlord that you have the ability to take care of the apartment while you are living there. In addition, if you pay your rent on time each month, you have a better chance of negotiating with your landlord. Taking Care of the GroundsIf there is a lot of grass and other areas that need to be maintained, you can offer to take care of the grounds in exchange for lower rent.
Is it illegal for your landlord to up your rent because your boyfriend moved in?
If you have a lease that states the rental to be paid, and does not list changes if others move in, then your landlord cannot increase your rent until it is time to renew the lease. If you have a lease that specifies more rent if more people live in the residence, then you have already agreed to the increase. If you have no lease, your landlord can change the rent at any time, for any reason, unless your local laws say otherwise.
Can a landlord verbally say Dogs are allowed and then not allow them after already signing 2nd term lease?
Whatever the written terms of the lease are, that's what all the parties are stuck with.
