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Can a landlord sue you for back rent?

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What kind of judement do you get from a landlord for back rent?

Your landlord can evict you and sue for back rent.


If the landlord breaks the lease can you sue for back rent?

Yes the landlord can be sued for breaking the lease.


Can a landlord sue for back rent if they lose the property in a foreclosure?

The tenant owes the rent to the landlord up the day of a foreclosure sale.


How much can a landlord sue you for in back rent?

If there was a lease, the landlord has an obligation to try to rent the unit after the tenant leaves. If he is unsuccessful, the tenant owes for each month that the unit is vacant, through the end of the lease.


How far back can you go to collect rent that is owed to you?

Generally he can go back as far as you owe the rent. But a landlord can only evict you for not paying the rent, not for money that you owe for back rent. If your landlord accepts your money for the correct amount of rent, he cannot evict you for the back amount, but he can sue you for that.


Can landlord try to sue previous tenant if a present tenate is occupying the space?

Sure, for back rent, at least.


Can you sue a property manager if he does not collect rent?

Generally there is no point in suing a property manager for not collecting rent. It should be noted that the tenant is responsible for paying his rent on time. It is not the responsibility for the landlord to collect the rent. If the landlord does not collect rent and the tenant should send it to the landlord by mail or in person.


My friends landlord lowered their rent for them and then we moved in with them and now their moving away can the landlord raise our rent back up?

If your friends landlord lowered the rent for him/her and then after moving in with him/her, he/she decides to move out, then the landlord will most likely raise the rent again.


Can Landlord hold personal property for back rent?

No.


Do you still owe rent after being evicted if their was no lease involed?

This is somewhat you mean by owing rent. If you were evicted for nonpayment of rent than the landlord could sue you for the money you owe in back rent. Since there was no lease involved, your landlord cannot sue for future rent.


Can a landlord sue for future rent in Maryland?

Yes, a landlord in Maryland can sue for future rent if the tenant breaks the lease agreement. However, the landlord has a duty to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to find a new tenant. If the landlord finds a new tenant, the tenant who broke the lease agreement will only be responsible for the rent until the new tenant moves in.


How does a landlord sue a tenant for unpaid rent in Ohio?

If you are the landlord and you are at the point of wanting to sue, you need to either speak to an eviction service or a lawyer. You do not want to get this wrong because US courts are very protective of tenants in these circumstances.