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Can a tenant take landlord's appliance when landlord refuses to return her deposit?
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∙ 13y ago
No, that would be theft. The appropriate avenue for recovering the deposit is to file a small claims suit against the landlord.
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What can you do if your landlord refuses to give you back your security deposit because you lost your receipt?
If your landlord accepted the security deposit from you he must return to you unless he have legal grounds to keep all or part of the security deposit. I don't think that the loss of your receipt for the security deposit is enough to allow your landlord to keep it. Thus you can sue him.
What does a landlord do if damage exceeded security damage?
Depending on the landlord, the results will vary. However, most landlords will not return your safety deposit AND charge you the price to replace whatever has been broken. And sadly, they are in full rights to do so...
Does the landlord have to give back security deposit if tenant refuses to sign lease but moves in?
Normally a security deposit is paid before the lease is signed. Once your lease is mutually signed then you have the right to move in.
I recently found out that by law New York City landlords have to pay heat and hot water for every apartment do they always follow this?
(2009) In NYC, all landlords must provide hot water. In NYC, for buildings in which the landlord must provide heat, if the landlord refuses to provide adequate heat then the tenants must make a complaint to 311 and ultimately to HPD. If the landlord refuses to provide heat the landlord will be forced to do so by HPD if an inspection reveals that the landlord is not complying with the law. This requires much persistence from complaining tenants. HPD can force the landlord's hand by sending in their own plumbers to install a working boiler and to purchase oil for it if the landlrod refuses to comply - then they bill the landlord. If the landlord refuses to pay they can put a lien on the property. In NYC, there are residential buildings in which, tenants have an agreement with the landlord to pay for their own heat. In such case, if the apartment is rent-regulaed under the law then, such tenants receive a discount on their rent. (If the apartment is not rent-regulated, the sky is the limit on rent.) Anyway, landlords do not always comply with the law and many of them deny essential services to tenants. And hence, we have the constant battle between landlords and tenants in NYC. In fact, there are more cases heard in NYC housing court every year than there are criminal cases heard in federal court throughout the entire US every year.
What if your landlord doesn't return security deposit within 30 days?
Per the Ohio revised code: the landlord has 30 days to make a claim for damages, if he does not than he must return the deposit within that 30 days and if he refuses hire an attorney because the landlord is responsible to pay his attorney and yours plus double the deposit $750 becomes $1,500.
Can you break your lease if your landlord refuses to fix things?
Yes, you can break your lease if your landlord refuses to fix things, as long as this is specified in the lease. Your landlord is liable for keeping the home in working order and safe. Contact an attorney to help you with the lease.
If a tenant's dishwasher breaks down after six months - is it the landlords responsibility to replace it?
It depends on what your lease says, but generally, the landlord is responsible for keeping all appliances that were supplied with the property in good working order. If you contact your landlord and the landlord refuses to fix the dishwasher, I recommend you contact your city hall to determine the department that issues renal licenses for your area. They might be able to point you in the right direction for your area.
What if California motel landlord refuses to sign a W-9 for a rental assistance program for a tenant?
Please be aware that a motel situation is not a landlord/tenant situation. Those who stay in motels and hotels are under a different law in California and basically all 50 states which cover innkeeper rules as opposed to landlord rules. One hallmark rule for innkeepers is that they have the right to instantly evict a tenant: no judicial action is necessary. The landlord for a motel is considered an innkeeper, and the tenant is called a guest. That being said, here is the answer to your question: innkeepers are not required to sign any type of rental assistance agreements. This is because once again, innkeepers are not landlords, and do not have the same requirements that landlords have, such as in most states landlords are required to comply with a tenant's request for him to fill out paperwork for public assistance, and may not discriminate the tenant accordingly.
What are the symbols in ballad of the landlord?
In "Ballad of the Landlord" by Langston Hughes, some symbols include the "broken windows" representing the deteriorating living conditions for the tenant, the "leak in the roof" symbolizing neglect by the landlord, and the "slops" symbolizing the tenant's poverty and struggle with basic necessities. These symbols highlight the themes of social injustice and unequal power dynamics between landlords and tenants.
What remedies do a lawyer have to collect deposit for tenant?
Please clarify this question. I am assuming you're asking what you can do to get your deposit back once you terminate the lease on your rental unit. Generally you shouldn't need an attorney for this. You need to sue your landlord for the deposit if he refuses to give it back to you, either because he says you damaged the property or because he simply didn't give it back within the time period required (usually about 30 days).
How do to redeem received money orders when Walmart refuses to cash them?
deposit into a checking account.
Can you landlord have you sign a lease and then say you did not get the apartment?
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!
