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Can a tenant deduct expenses from their rent that the landlord was supposed to cover?
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Yes. The tenant should write a letter explaining why they are deducting, and giving an accounting.
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Can landlord deduct from security deposit because a personal belongings were left in the home after lease expiration?
In a situation like this, this depends on what the lease says the landlord can deduct from the security deposit. Most landlords will charge a fee for cleaning the unit after the tenant leaves, unless the unit is cleaned by the tenant, to the satisfaction of landlord.
Can a commercial landlord turn off electricity that he is supplying to a tenant if the tenant has not paid utilities?
Not unless the landlord has followed your state's laws regarding disconnection of utilities for nonpayment. Any landlord who disconnects the tenant's utilities (except temporarily for maintenance purposes) without following these laws will be guilty of constructive eviction. A constructively evicted tenant can sue the landlord for moving expenses and damages.
What happens if you have cockroaches and your landlord will not get rid of them?
First, call the local board of health and ask them to document the situation. If the landlord does not exterminate soon, the tenant could hire an exterminator, and deduct that amount from the rent, sending the receipt to the landlord.
Can landlord issue judgment without legal action?
The landlord has self-remedies, up to a point. But landlords cannot issue a "legal judgement". The landlord can deduct damages and unpaid rent from your security deposit, and the landlord or tenant can seek legal resolution.
Who pays tenant utilities on a full service gross lease?
Full Service Lease - Landlord pays all Gross Lease - tenant pays electricity if it is individually metered. Landlord pays all other expenses.
What is the possessive form of the landlord and the tenant?
The possessive forms are landlord's and tenant's; for example:The tenant's apartment is the best one in the landlord's building.
Can the landlord hold property due to balance of rent due?
Generally, no. The possession of someone else's property for a debt is a "pledge" or "security agreement" that goes well beyond the mere obligation to pay rent. In other words, the tenant must AGREE to allow the landlord to have a security interest in the tenant's property. However, if the landlord has accrued moving and storage fees for the tenant's property, the landlord often has an automatic "lien" on the property for payment of those expenses, but not the overdue rent. When the landlord perfects the lien, holds a public auction and sells the tenant's property, the landlord can usually only keep the amount of profit (if any) that covers the expenses, unless there is also a court order that the tenant owes other rent, penalties, fees, interest, costs, etc.
Can a landlord sue a tenant for expenses after tenant sued for security deposit and lost?
Probably YES. Read your lease. The tenant may be held liable for all legal fees incurred by a landlord by actions of a tenant. Since the landlord had to provide a defense, he incurred fees. Just as if you WON, you may have been able to collect YOUR legal fees. Laws vary by state and I am not an attorney. See RentLaw.com for general info.
What can you do as a renter when the landlord has not paid asessment fees to the association?
If the association fees are part of the obligations of your landlord under your lease agreement you could pay the fees directly, then deduct them from the rent, sending a letter to the landlord with the accounting. You should check to see if there is a landlord-tenant agency in your area and call for advice.
What has the author James C Hauser written?
James C. Hauser has written: 'Florida residential landlord--tenant manual' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant 'Texas residential landlord-tenant law' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant
Is a residential tenant required to provide a key to landlord?
If the landlord provided a key to the tenant, then the tenant must provide a key to the landlord. In fact, under most state laws the tenant may not change a lock without the landlord's permission and a duplicate key provided to the landlord.
Is Landlord or tenant responsible for scorpions?
Landlord.
