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Most jurisdictions don't have any restrictions on whether a landlord can rent, while in many other jurisdictions a landlord may have to have a permit or license to rent out. Check with your city or county to see what is applicable.
Most jurisdictions have strict rules regarding legal rentals. You can check with code enforcement in your town to determine if the apartment is legal.
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Can a landlord harass you for rent when the rent isn't even due?
A landlord cannot legally harass you for rent if your rent is not in arrears.
If you own a property and want to rent it out to short term renters where do you start?
First, you must check with your current landlord if it is in your contract whether or not you are legally allowed to rent out your apartment or not. If so, then you must check if there is a fee you must pay to your landlord or not.
Is a landlord allowed to tell your employee that you are late on rent?
Never!!
Can a landlord legally kick us out for not paying rent on time in the winter?
Absolutely.
Are you allowed to rent a house if you know the landlord?
Why not? Even family members can rent to one another.
In Virginia can a landlord have a lien on your personal property?
Yes, no matter if your lease states it or not, the landlord can legally do this if you're behind on rent.
What reasons can a landlord legally give for withholding a deposit?
Physical damage, or non-payment of rent.
Can a lender legally penalize a landlord borrower if its tenant receives a low score on an annual credit check?
No, the lender can not legally penalize the landlord, the borrower, if the landlord chooses to rent to tenants with low credit scores. Consult an attorney for details.
Can you legally request prorated rent be returned if the landlord let new tenants move in before the end of your last paid up month?
Generally, the landlord should not be getting rent from two tenants at the same time for the same unit.
Can your landlord evict you if you are behind 2 months rent and have always been late for the past 3 years?
A landlord may legally evict any time you are late with the rent. Even if you are just one day late one time.
How much can rent be raised at one time?
Legally, in the United States, lot rent can only be raised by $200.00 at one time. However, there is no limit as to how much a landlord can raise rent per year.
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.
