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Can a landlord hold a tenant responsible for a lease agreement if the tenant was not mentally competent and no attorney was present at the signing of the lease agreement?
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∙ 18y ago
Did a court adjudicate the tenant as incompetent? Then, if and when the landlord sues, that would provide the basis for a defense. You can't stop the landlord from trying to recover damages.
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∙ 18y ago
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Who do renters make a lease agreement with?
Renters make a lease agreement with a landlord.
Is the landlord responsible for leaks in the roof that are now coming through the bedroom ceiling?
Absolutely not ......IMHO if you are renting, & it is not specified in your lease or rental agreement, YES the landlord is responsible for the repairs, even the interiors. if the outside leak did not happen, the interior damage would of not happened.
What type of attorney handles landlord-tenant issues?
a real-estate attorney or an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant laws
How do you take on your Landlord?
Get a copy of the local landlord/tenant laws and regulations and find any that you believe the landlord is violating. Your attorney can advise you where to go from there.
Who is responsible for installing air conditioning the landlord or the tenant?
The landlord, because he/she owns the property.
Is your landlord responsible for the costs for a mold inspection?
you will have to read your contract agreement that you signed for the tenant/landlord relationship.
If a cabinet fall on me and I am a tenant so is the landlord responsible for that?
If you have had a cabinet fall on you and it was installed and belonged to the landlord, they may be responsible. However, you will need to consult an attorney for more details.
You put up a fence on rented land can you take it down?
If your rental agreement provided what would happen with improvements, then the rental agreement governs as long as it does not conflict with your state's landlord-tenant act. If there is no agreement between you and the landlord, then your state's landlord-tenant laws will apply. Contact an attorney in your area for information specific to your situation.
Do you have to do the maintenance if you live in a rental house?
Typically, you are not responsible for the maintenance of a rented house. The responsibility for this falls on your landlord. However, read the rental agreement to be sure what you are/are not responsible for.
Who do renters make a lease agreement with?
Renters make a lease agreement with a landlord.
Should you have an attorney review your rent agreement form?
In most cases this probably isn't necessary. However, if you want to cover all your bases, or just don't have a good feeling about the landlord, neighborhood, etc., then it cannot hurt to have an attorney look over the agreement.
Is the landlord responsible for leaks in the roof that are now coming through the bedroom ceiling?
Absolutely not ......IMHO if you are renting, & it is not specified in your lease or rental agreement, YES the landlord is responsible for the repairs, even the interiors. if the outside leak did not happen, the interior damage would of not happened.
Is the landlord legally responsible if your son is hurt by a bully that comes onto the property but the landlord wont take action to stop the bully?
Not unless there are special local laws, or something covering this is in the tenancy agreement.
Who is responsible for shoveling the snow landlord or tenant?
The answer should be in your lease. Can't find it there? Ask a lawyer to help. With a mutual agreement, the lease can be amended.
What type of attorney handles landlord-tenant issues?
a real-estate attorney or an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant laws
Is Landlord or tenant responsible for scorpions?
Landlord.
Who is responsible for car vandalism on a rental property the landlord or the tenant my car is parked in a reserved parking space at my apartment complex which I pay every month?
Unless your rental agreement specifies liability belongs to the landlord, it would be very unusual for the landlord to have any liability.
