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It depends on where the rental unit is located as laws can differ. In the state of Ohio, you are required to present a five day notice, and if they ignore that, then you have to go to court and legally evict them. Until the court evicts them, they continue to be legal tenant of the property even though they haven't paid rent. Depending on where you are, evictions can take anywhere from 30 days to three months. Mostly, the tenants have all the rights, even if they are doing you wrong. Now, interestingly enough, I have an "abandonment" clause written in my lease. I never really paid attention to it. But last month after non-payment of rent, I delivered a five day notice to a bad payer and he moved out and just left everything. I was thinking I was going to have to go thru the eviction process, then remembered the abandonment clause. I waited fifteen days then went in and started clearing things out. Of course, the garbage had rotted and the place was unspeakably horrible, but at least I didn't have to wait 90 days to get in legally. But that will only work if your person has moved out and you have that clause in your lease. This is all anecdotal. You need to check out your local laws. Also, there is usually a tenant-landlord ombudsman who can help advise you---check with your local county. Good luck. 99% of tenants are great---it's that 1% that kills you!
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If a renter does not pay rent, the first step is to communicate with them to understand the reason behind the delay and find a solution. If the issue persists, serve an official notice to pay or vacate the property. If necessary, legal action may be taken to compel payment or initiate eviction proceedings in accordance with local laws and regulations. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer before proceeding with legal action.
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Does a renter have to pay rent if a landlord isn't paying the mortgage?
The property is in CA.
Are their companies that will sign a lease for a renter that has bad credit pay the monthly rent for them and then let the renter pay them?
Better yet, you should try to rent privately or get a credit-worthy roommate and absolutely pay on time to build up your rating. Often, though, the rental management companies are selective about what they consider bad, so you may be able to rent a place that is less than 1/3 or your income.
Can a security deposit be used for rent?
security deposits protect the landlord if the tenant fails to pay rent or causes damage to the rental premises beyond normal wear and tear. a renter can not choose to pay rent with any portion of that deposit.
If landlord has a renter who has not paid or has no proof of payment and the landlord dies can his surviving wife kick renter out?
Sure she owns the property now and the renter is a squatter since they haven't paid rent. She has all the legal right to remove the renter. She should give them the benefit of the doubt since there are no records, but at the same time give them thirty days written notice that they need to move out. Renters should always keep a photo copy of the money order they use to pay rent, get a receipt and never pay just in cash. Keeping these records can help obtain a mortgage later or show vested interest if they are renting to buy a property.
Can you get your deposit back if your job relocates you and you have to break your lease and landlord finds someone to rent the house?
This depends on how your lease is written. You may (or may not) lose your deposit but if the landlord finds another renter you won't be responsible for the remaining months of rent you would have to pay until such renter is found.
Does a renter of a house have to pay property taxes on it?
The answer technically is "NO" because the owner of the house pays the taxes. However, if it is stated in the lease that the renter signs, and the owner charges the property taxes, the answer would be yes. But, technically the owner legally pays property taxes on their home. If a renter signs a lease with this worded as such, the owner is scamming you and your rent will be higher than it should be. Do not sign it!
Can a warrant be issued to a person for not paying a month of rent even if no bills where in that persons name and cash was paid with no receipts?
A person may be responsible for rent if they agreed to pay rent, even if their name is not on the bill. A verbal agreement to pay rent is enforceable. Note that if rent was paid in cash and no receipt was issued then the renter has no proof of rent paid and the landlord can screw them over by accusing them of not paying. Renters should always insist on getting a receipt for rent paid - especially if paying in cash.
What protects the landlord against financial losses in case the renter damages the dwelling or fails to pay rent?
Security deposit protects agains damage. Not much really protects the landlord against failure to pay rent, except maybe a last-month-rent deposit. Whenever a tenant falls behind on rent, the landlord should move quickly to start the eviction process. They can always slow down later.
Should 11 year olds pay rent?
11-year-olds should not pay rent, but they should have chores to do at home and keep their rooms clean. At that age, children would have no income to pay rent.
What does the renter do after being locked out of rental by the sheriff's department in California?
== == You obviously haven't paid your rent so the rental manager has the right to lock up your contents. Until you pay back rent there is nothing you can do.
When should you pay rent again after paying for that month's rent?
a month later
How can I make sure to get a good renter credit score?
In order to make sure that you get a good renter credit score, make sure that you pay your rent on time. Other than that, I am not sure. I would assume that you would need to take care of the property that you are renting and what nots.
