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Is it legal for your landlord to raise your rent almost 400 dollars if he found out a 4th person was living in your house before he was told?
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∙ 18y ago
Well, it's probably in your lease agreement that you have to notify your landlord of an additional tenant. That's pretty standard. Whether he's raising the rent on all the apartments or just on yours because of the extra tenant is the question. As a landlord, he can raise rent if he wishes. He could probably also evict you or the extra tenant too, so it's delicate ground. Read your lease agreement. If you don't find a clause stating that the landlord can raise the rent due to an extra tenant, you might have a case. A call to your local clerk of the court can head you in the right direction for investigating the landlord/tenant laws in your state.
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How much notice does your landlord have to give you after living there four years?
30 days in writing if by notice you mean eviction
Is the tenant still responsible to pay the landlord rent even after they had signs posted that it is in foreclosure and is up for auction in 4 months?
Of course. You are still living there and your landlord's finances do not impact yours. He is still entitled to rent or can simply evict you.
How can you report if there is three people living in a one bedroom?
You can call children services in your area to report three people living in a one bedroom house (if children are involved). You can also report the people to their landlord.
Can a renter put rent into escrow if landlord doesn't fix property?
Proper procedures must be followed according to state and/or local laws regarding this. In Florida you must give the landlord at least a seven-day notice of your intent to fix something that is vital to your living in the home before you can legally offset it from the rent. The repair must not be frivolous and must be of something, like the water heater, that is vital to the function of the home or would make the home uninhabitable if such repair is not made. This said, the landlord can still evict you for non-payment of rent. However you would likely win the case and can seek damages from the landlord of up to three month's rent abatement. Now, if the landlord does evict you in Florida, you can pay what would be the rent amount to the Clerk's Office instead of the Landlord so that you can request a final hearing before a judge or magistrate. If you paid out money to fix something vital in the house you can ask for an emergency hearing to determine rent amount, before you get your final hearing. Whatever the judge says is the amount you have to pay-- most likely it will be your rent minus your repair expense-- and you must pay it immediately in order to have a hearing. Your landlord will get that money, minus the court registry fee of about 14%-- a penalty that will make your landlord think twice about being greedy about the rent!
Why landlord cannot evict you?
a landlord can evict you for non-payment of rent or being consistantly late paying,,, disruptive behaviour, drug abuse, loud noise after 11pm, filthy premises, and too many people living there, these are the main reasons for an eviction. Another reason although not a common one is when the landlord wants the unit for his own use or for a person in his family.
Can a landlord live in assisted living?
Yes. A landlord can live wherever he or she wants to.
Can the landlord of a single family home be held legally responsible if his tenants create an unsafe living environment for neighbors?
it all depends on the landlord.
What are landlord responsibilites?
The landlord is responsible for anything needing done to make the property suitable for decent living. AC and heat, hot water, roof leaks, good plumbing ect. are all on the landlord.
If you have a year lease where you are living and you decide to move out before the year is up and also give your landlord written notice before the fact can your landlord take you to court?
Yes. A lease is a contract, and can be enforced. However, no-one wants a tenant who's there against their will. So most landlords are pretty open to negotiation and settlement. Talk to them and see what they'll agree to.
Can a landlord redecorate and fix the house for selling while the current tenants are still renting and living there?
Yes, a landlord can redecorate and fix the house for selling while the current tenants are still renting and living there, as long as it does not disrupt the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment and does not violate any terms specified in the lease agreement. The landlord should communicate with the tenants in advance about any planned renovations or repairs and try to schedule them at a convenient time for the tenants.
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.
In Calgary can your landlord hand just anybody in your house a letter for you to go to court even if there not living there?
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What to do when renting a house and the landlord wont fix anything?
If the repairs needed are essential for living in the house you must give the landlord at least seven days of notice before the rent is due that you will be making the repairs and offsetting the rent. Your landlord could still evict you but if the repairs were essential you will win. If the repairs are non-essential you can choose not to renew the lease. If the essential repairs are expensive you can choose to break the lease and move out, and get your deposit back.
Can a landlord drug test you without a warrant to enter to do without your consent?
A landlord has absolutely no authority/right to request a drug test unless it is said in your signed lease. However, a landlord may enter whenever they please because they are the property owner. Answer 2: Unless you are living in a half way house or your landlord is some sort of court appointed gaurdian there is no legal way for them to drug test you! also most states require 24hrs notice before entering the premises, except in cases of emergency. please tell me you did not have this happen?
Can a landlord come to you after 3 years of living there and demand a months rent in advance?
no. not as long as you live in the us.
Your landlord will not fix anything and he will not let us get it fixed what can you do to break the lease?
If the item(s) that need fixing is an essential item for living in the rental unit, you have the right to deliver a notice at least seven days before the rent is due, that the item needs to be fixed or you will fix it and offset it from the rent. The landlord may still evict you, but if the repair was essential you will win. And your landlord will be subject to damages you can claim of up to three months of rent abatement (Florida).
Can a landlord charge for the use of a dish network?
yes. your landlord owns the apartment where you are living. however, it is better to ask them if they are using dish network satellite tv service. if they are using it, i suggest to talk with your landlord that you want to share with the service. you just need to pay for the 2nd receiver box.
