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How should a landlord notify a tenant that the apartment will be painted?
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A landlord must notify a tenant at least 24 hours in advance of any work that is about to be done on the property. It should be done in writing.
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If a tree on your landlord's property falls on your car at the apartment you are renting is the landlord's insurance liable?
No. This is an act of god. You should notify your car insurance.
What references should you require from a landlord to ensure that he is a good landlord when renting an apartment?
You can usually tell by the upkeep of the apartment building. As far as your landlord's character try talking to some of the other tenants.
Is it illegal for a landlord to turn off electricity in an apartment with an underage child?
Except for maintenance purposes (which the landlord should notify you of ahead of time), the only one who can turn off the electricity is the power company. If the landlord refuses to turn the electricity back on, you have been constructively evicted. See the Related Questions below for information on how to proceed.
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!
Is it illegal for my landlord to go thru my mail inside my house with my name on it?
This depends on whether your landlord is responsible to ensure everyone gets their mail. If you are living in an apartment with a separate apartment number, then there should be a mailbox for that apartment, and the landlord should not have to look in the mail to see to whom it is distributed. But if you are living in some type of communal environment, or a hotel/motel, then the landlord or innkeeper must sort through the mail to deliver it properly.
Can a tenant in an apartment disclose material defects in an apartment to a buyer?
Sure he can! Landlord may not retaliate because of this.
What should a landlord do before listing apartments for rent?
The Landlord should check if everything works in the apartment. The dwelling is cleaned and any repair works completed before listing the apartment for rent. It is always a good idea to have a draft copy of rental agreement ready.
Is the tenant or landlord responsible for damages in an apartment fire?
From an insurance perspective the landlord should have coverage on the building and the tenant should have coverage on his/her contents. Legal liability may be a different issue depending on the circumstances of the fire.
In the state of Florida can a landlord enter without your permission?
Read your lease thoroughly. Usually each state has a standard format. Almost all states provide for the landlord being able to enter your apartment. In every lease there should be a mention of how much notice the landlord must give the tenant prior to entering the apartment.
Can mice be apartment pets?
Yes and you should let your pet mouse go into the kitchen for a walk. The landlord would like that.
Who is liable in the state of California for a the tree branch lands on your car while parked on the property of your apartment complex?
Your landlord's insurance should take care of it. Legally your landlord is liable as they own the tree and supposedly should have had it checked and trimmed to prevent that.
Can your Philadelphia landlord force you to let in an exterminator monthly without ever warning you that you may wake up or step out of the shower and find one in your apartment?
Absolutely not. He must give you a warning that the extermination is scheduled for a certain day and then the exterminator must wait at your door until you let them in if you are at home. Your landlord cannot simply enter your home at will. You should review your lease for any language about repairs, exterminations, emergencies and the landlord's rights to enter your apartment for reasons related to them. You should also contact your local landlord-tenant agency for assistance.Absolutely not. He must give you a warning that the extermination is scheduled for a certain day and then the exterminator must wait at your door until you let them in if you are at home. Your landlord cannot simply enter your home at will. You should review your lease for any language about repairs, exterminations, emergencies and the landlord's rights to enter your apartment for reasons related to them. You should also contact your local landlord-tenant agency for assistance.Absolutely not. He must give you a warning that the extermination is scheduled for a certain day and then the exterminator must wait at your door until you let them in if you are at home. Your landlord cannot simply enter your home at will. You should review your lease for any language about repairs, exterminations, emergencies and the landlord's rights to enter your apartment for reasons related to them. You should also contact your local landlord-tenant agency for assistance.Absolutely not. He must give you a warning that the extermination is scheduled for a certain day and then the exterminator must wait at your door until you let them in if you are at home. Your landlord cannot simply enter your home at will. You should review your lease for any language about repairs, exterminations, emergencies and the landlord's rights to enter your apartment for reasons related to them. You should also contact your local landlord-tenant agency for assistance.
