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You need to check the contract you signed before you moved in. It will list all the obligations imposed on your landlord and this usually includes making sure you have hot water, heating etc. Even if the contract does not mention this - in UK law this obligation is usually implied by statute. However, just because he is liable to ensure you have this facility will not mean you can immediately terminate your lease if, say, your boiler breaks down. Obligations imposed on you by the contract will probably include immediately informing the landlord of any problems with utilities such as these and therefore allowing him the opportunity to fix it for you. If, however, you have repeatedly told him you have no heating and he has repeatedly ignored you then you may have a good case for terminating your lease. But you have to tell him about the problem first and give him the chance to remedy it.
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If you sign a lease on a apartment your rent is?
Due on the day you sign the agreement.
If you co-signed for an apartment and you no longer stay there due to personal issues can you remove your name from the lease?
Your lease most likely has a provision against "subletting" your apartment. Any changes in renters must be approved by the landlord, and that includes adding or removing names off the lease. The landlord decides "who" rents from them ... not the tenant.
How do you sublease your apartment before the next rent is due?
Finding a good tennet depends on the rental market. You do understand that even if you can sub lease (generally not allowed in most leases), your still responsible for the rent on your lease...your just now a landlord and have to collect what your due from YOUR tennent?
Can you break your lease due to cancer?
No - that's not a breach by the landlord.
Is there any way to get out of a renters lease due to medical injury?
Yes my sister broke her lease due to a medical issue. You need to explain your problem to your landlord and chances are he will let you out of your lease. If he doesn't, go to landlords and tenants court and ask for a show cause petition to break a lease. Have documentation supporting your claims.
Can you terminate your lease due to the fact that you fear for the safety of your family due to the police having to be summons to the apartment complex for calls on a daily basis?
Probably not, since that is not a breach by the landlord.
Can you break an apartment lease legally if you are being re-located due to a job?
That depends on the wording of the lease.
If you sign a lease on a apartment your rent is?
Due on the day you sign the agreement.
If an apartment lease in Texas is not being renewed due to numerous complaints does the apartment have to give you documented cases of those complaints as they come up?
No. They don't need a reason for not renewing the lease.
If you co-signed for an apartment and you no longer stay there due to personal issues can you remove your name from the lease?
Your lease most likely has a provision against "subletting" your apartment. Any changes in renters must be approved by the landlord, and that includes adding or removing names off the lease. The landlord decides "who" rents from them ... not the tenant.
Can the landlord terminate a lease agreement if the landlord has sold the property?
This would depend upon the terms of the lease, but generally depend on why the landlord wants to terminate the lease. If the tenant violated the terms of the lease then the landlord can terminate the lease after proper warning or after proper notice is given. Otherwise the landlord has to wait until the lease expires and can choose not to renew.
Boyfriend was added as occupant of my apartment to lease and arrested at our apartment due to police being called by neighbor can he be charged with tresspassing if he returns to apt.?
No. If his name is on the lease, he is permitted to come and go as he pleases. The only exception would be a restraining order which would prevent him from entering the apartment even if he lives there. The problem with that is that you would not be able to enter the apartment if he was already there too.
How do you sublease your apartment before the next rent is due?
Finding a good tennet depends on the rental market. You do understand that even if you can sub lease (generally not allowed in most leases), your still responsible for the rent on your lease...your just now a landlord and have to collect what your due from YOUR tennent?
What happens if your landlord wants to break the lease agreement to sell the house you rent?
I'm no lawyer but... In some locations there are laws that provide a landlord the ability to terminate a lease due to sale. It probably has to be an "arm's length" sale, e.g not to his wife or brother.
If I am renting an apartment and it floods multiple times due to a faulty drain outside of the apartment what are my responsibilities and what are my landlord's?
Your lease should answer all of these questions. The landlord should take care of what is theirs (carpets, drywall, etc.) They will not cover the contents of your apartment. This is why you should always get renters insurance!
Terms and Negotiations of an Apartment Lease?
Signing an apartment lease is an exciting time for the first time renter. Many people, especially those moving out on their own for the first time, jump into a lease agreement without fully understanding what it is they are agreeing to when they sign their names. Understanding the components of a lease agreement is the first step to being a responsible renter.Terms of the LeaseThe terms of the lease agreement include the monthly rental amount and the time line for when each payment is due. When you receive a copy of the lease agreement it is very important to understand the grace period if one is provided in the terms of the apartment lease. Many apartment complexes are very strict about these defined due dates. At best a late payment will result in a late fee, but at worse it can mean an eviction.The details of your security deposit should also be included on the apartment lease. If there are not very detailed explanations of how the security deposit is returned ask for an attachment that outlines the landlord’s policies. In many courts of law this area is hard to enforce, as a vague explanation on the original lease agreement may provide the landlord the opportunity to refuse the return of any portion of the security deposit if any damage is done, regardless of how insignificant it the damage may be.The process for terminating the apartment lease ahead of schedule should also be written in the lease agreement. While your intentions may be to stay in the apartment for the entire term of the lease, emergencies can happen that require you to move. Be sure you understand the penalties that may occur should this be the case.Negotiating the LeaseMany people do not realize that all of the terms of the lease agreement are negotiable. If you are settling for less of an apartment than you hoped for, bring this up before you sign to see if you can negotiate a lower fee. Likewise, if any of the terms of the lease are unsettling to you, discuss possible adjustments before you sign or walk away.
Can you break an apartment lease if you feel your safety and security are at risk due to multiple burglaries in the apartment complex?
If you are a resident of NY search for, and download, a paragraph named 'Warranty of Habitability'. In short, if the landlord is not complying with the Warranty of Habitability then you can make the argument in court that he is breaking the lease and that you, in turn, can exit the lease. This is a a grey area and it is not a guarentee to get you out of your lease but tenants have managed to exit leases by using this method. (For residents outside of NY there is likely something similar to NY's 'Warranty of Habitability' that they can use for this type of situation.)
