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How much can your landlord raise the rent all at once to a new tenant?
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∙ 17y ago
It depends on your lease. If you don't have a lease, the rent can be raised at any time by any amount. If you do have a lease, check the lease. If their are limits raising the rent in the lease, then you can bring that to your landlord's attention. If they raise your rate more than what's in the lease, then you can sue them in order to get them to comply with the lease. If there are no limits identified in the lease, then the rent can be raised at any time by any amount.
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What percent can a landlord raise rent in ct?
I'm not sure about Connecticut law, but I don't know of a state that has a limit on how much the rent can be raised. The landlord has to give proper notice - which would be one full rental period - so the tenant has time to leave if they don't want to pay the new rent. But, once they've done that, they can raise the rent as much as they want.
What percent can a landlord raise the rent in CT?
I'm not sure about Connecticut law, but I don't know of a state that has a limit on how much the rent can be raised. The landlord has to give proper notice - which would be one full rental period - so the tenant has time to leave if they don't want to pay the new rent. But, once they've done that, they can raise the rent as much as they want.
The tenant claims dust allergies and wants the landlord to pay for vent cleaning. tenant has been staying in the townhome for 2 months. Who is responsible for vent cleaning - tenant or landlord?
Landlord, but probably only once a year. The landlord should have a tech check the filters.
What are tenants options when landlord foreclose?
For the purposes of answering this question, I presume that the tenant is a rental tenant and that the Landlord is under foreclosure. Tenant must continue to pay the rent to the landlord as long as they have control over the property. The Foreclosing company, once it takes over, must give the tenant specific instructions on to whom and where to pay their rent.
Original tenant dies and her siblings and son are in the house The siblings sign a lease with the landlord Can the landlord terminate the lease after running a background check?
Once a lease is mutually agreed upon (signed by both sides) it generally must be honored. But if the landlord asked the potential new tenant if he has a criminal record, that tenant denies such, and it is found out later that he has one, yes: the landlord can terminate the lease for fraud.
Can you return a security deposit and not accept the tenant even if you have accepted some rent?
Once you, the landlord, have accepted a tenant by handing him the keys, then the tenant has legal possession of the property. If the lease was mutually signed and the keys were handed to the tenant, then you must wait until the lease expires and give at least 30 days notice that you will not renew the lease before asking the tenant to leave. Landlord and tenant laws are designed to protect both the landlord and the tenant. If the tenant does not violate the terms of the lease once it has been mutually signed and the property turned over to the tenant, then he has the legal right - as long as he pays his rent on time - to remain on the property. If he violates the terms of the lease at any time, you can seek legal remedy to correct the violations or to remove the tenant.
How long must a landlord hold a renters personal property after they move out?
Only as long as you want, at that point it is your house. You will, hoever, have a better court case if you tell the person to get their things, and what will happen if they don't, do this at least 2-3 times, and then if you go to court they will favor you.....
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 is the procedure to process a three day eviction notice to a tenant?
This would probably be a weekly tenancy due to the short notice. Most notices require 30 to 60 days notice to terminate a tenancy, depending on the jurisdiction. A legal eviction requires the landlord to document failure to pay rent, or an ongoing lateness in payment of rent by the tenant. He would then apply to the court for a motion to pay rent or quit. Once the documents are signed, they must be delivered to the tenant, or posted on the door of the tenant's domicile. If this provokes no response; the landlord may then file for a notice of eviction.
Can landlord tell post office tenants have moved?
If the tenant has abandoned the property, moved and legally ended their tenancy, if the landlord owns the mailbox, he may return the mail to the post office UNOPENED. The landlord may NOT open or keep the mail. That is the recipient's property by Federal Postal Regulations. Once the tenant has legally vacated the property, the landlord has a right to the mailbox container, its security and use. The landlord, as the owner of the property does have the right to tell the post office the recipient may no longer receive the mail, HOWEVER, he must not destroy the mail or complete a forwarding order, etc.
If a landlord is stalling on renewing lease what are tenants rights?
Generally none. If the tenant continues in possession once the lease term has expired he would be deemed a tenant at will, or a month-to-month tenant (if the rent is paid monthly) or a week-to-week tenant (if the rent is paid weekly). The frequency of rent payments determines whether the tenant is month to month or week to week, and also the notice the landlord must give before requiring the tenant to move. If its month to month the landlord must generally give one weeks notice to quit if he wants the tenants out. If you would feel more secure with a lease you might have to move. Many people never sign a lease after the first one expires and continue on a month to month basis.
Tenant Application Laws?
The tenant application is a process of elimination for landlords. The tenant application varies, depending on how stringent the landlord wishes to be. The laws governing what a landlord can ask the tenant on an application vary from state to state, but there are some standard questions allowed on a tenant application.Basic QuestionsAll landlords will request that a potential tenant fill out an application. The application will consist of some basic questions which are allowed by law. The questions include the name, address, place of employment, bank account information and references. These questions are normal and fair under the law.Extensive QuestionsA tenant application might ask other questions such as whether the potential tenant has ever been convicted of a crime, whether or not the tenant has ever been late on rent payments with their current landlord and if they can contact the current landlord for more information on the tenant. The landlord may also legally ask the potential tenant to sign a release form so they can do a credit check and another one to do a background check. The potential tenant will be required to pay an application fee to cover the cost for the checks. The amount of the fee varies depending on the company the landlord hires to perform the checks.Security DepositTenants might be asked to give a partial security deposit when placing the tenant application. This is not a requirement by law and is highly discouraged. Once the landlord has a partial deposit, he or she could take a great deal of time returning the money if the tenant changes his or her mind. Some landlords will even attempt to keep the deposit and state that a contract was made when the deposit was placed. It is highly recommended to wait to place any deposit on the rental until approval is gained and the lease agreement is signed. It pays to be honest on the tenant application. Lying on the application will result in immediate denial from the landlord. A prior conviction or slightly bad credit report will not always be cause for dismissal of the application. Potential tenants have the right to protect themselves from unfair and unlawful tenant applications. Check state and local laws to ensure the tenant application is a lawful one. A landlord will do whatever he or she can to protect themselves and tenants should do the same.
