Not usually.
The taking of possession of property means basically having total control over it. If the property is a rental property and the landlord hands you the keys, then you are in legal possession of the property, something that the landlord cannot take back unless he legally evicts you.
Most states have a law within their landlord and tenant acts that states that the landlord may retake possession of his property without eviction proceedings if there is evidence to show that the property has been abandoned. Generally it has to be at least 15 days after the rent is due, and there must be evidence that the property was abandoned, such as electricity having been turned off. Just the fact that the tenant was absent for two weeks is not enough for the landlord to retake possession.
If there are any costs associated with drafting and signing the lease the landlord should pay. That would be part of the costs of having rental property.If there are any costs associated with drafting and signing the lease the landlord should pay. That would be part of the costs of having rental property.If there are any costs associated with drafting and signing the lease the landlord should pay. That would be part of the costs of having rental property.If there are any costs associated with drafting and signing the lease the landlord should pay. That would be part of the costs of having rental property.
No.
This is a complex situation. First, the unit being illegal for residency is the responsibility of the landlord or property owner. However, having rented it out, he is still the landlord, and must follow local and state laws regarding eviction. Blocking access is not a legal option. The tenant having rented the property has the legal right to be there until that right has been quitted by the courts. Second, if the landlord has blocked access to the property for the tenant, the tenant's rights are being denied, and the landlord could be committing a crime. It may not be exclusively a civil matter. If however the tenant involves law enforcement to regain access to the property, the New York Housing Authority is likely to become involved, and the tenant may find himself evicted regardless.
It's not clear what you mean by "cleared". There are strict laws governing how a landlord can use the security deposit a tenant gives upon leasing. The landlord must return the money unless there is a clear justification, such as damage or unpaid rent. In California (and probably many other places), the landlord must give the tenant an opportunity to clean or repair to avoid having to pay out of the deposit. They cannot charge for improving the property to a better state than when the tenant moved in. So they cannot cancel your refund without a good reason and following procedure.
No, as long as the debts are resolved without having to sell it, it can be transferred to the beneficiaries.
Landed property was an aspect of feudalism. It usually refers to land that generates income for the owner without the owner having to do any of the work. Where there is landed property there is an aristocracy.
In most states, the landlord is forbidden from having the tenant pay for lights in the common area. The landlord should have a separate meter for those lights.
It is illegal for a landlord to deny access or prevent access to a tenant without having formally completed a legal eviction process. The tenant should contact local law enforcement for help with accessing their property if they are denied access illegally. If the court agrees with the tenant, it will order a law enforcement officer to help the tenant get back in. If the court decides that the landlord knew (or should have known) that the lockout or other exclusion was unlawful, the court may order the landlord to pay the tenant up to triple damages or $500, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney's fees. Minn. Stat. 504.225 (1992)
A county easement is a provision in the property deed that permits the county some form of access to some or all of the property without having to ask permission of the property owner.
yes