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Lease says that landlord is responsible for lawn mowing. Landlord will not honor this. Can lease be broken by tenant?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes he can. A violation of the terms of a lease by a landlord is just as much grounds for termination by the tenant. The landlord can still evict you but less likely will win.
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Who is responsible for lawn maintenance landlord or tenant?
If mowing or gardening is not in your signed rental contract, then it's up to the renter to keep the yard clean and mowed. If you live in an apartment or condo then it's directly up to the Maintenance person of that building.
My car was hit by a man mowing and it damaged it who is responsible?
If it was hit by a man mowing, Then the man Mowing would be the respnsible party.
What is the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 section 20ZA 1 relating to?
It relates to the Landlord, or a Managing Agent, about to undertake fairly expensive work on the building. The Landlord, or Agent, has a responsibility to consult with the leasseholders and allow them to review the work. There are 2 sorts of "work" that are covered. The first type is the typical work involved in repair, maintenance or improvement. The second type is the Long Term Agreement, that could relate to a Cleaning Contract, or Grass Mowing contract. In the first case, the works will exceed £250 per tenant, in the second case £100 per tenant. The Landlord, or Agent, must give 30 days notice of the upcoming works, and must have a document available detailing the work that has to be done. In brief, it enshrines in Law the right of the leaseholder to be involved in any decision that involves a significant of money being spent.
If you have not signed an application but gave the landlord a deposit but he hasn't cashed the check and you do not agree with some items on the agreement can you cancel the check?
Yes you can have your check cancelled. However, the landlord probably hasn't cashed the check because they are aware you may not like some of the conditions. It would be best (if you like the place to rent) to discuss, in person, with the landlord any stipulations you don't care for and see if you can both come to an amicable agreement. These are some conditions for apartments, condos or homes to rent: CONDOS: If you are renting from the owner you still have to follow the rules of the "the board" (can't remember the name they call the Board) of that building. Usually this means you cannot have different colored drapes on your windows, nothing hanging on the outside of your entrance door (some don't even allow wreaths at Xmas time) and the kicker here is the parking space. Usually it's underground parking, but seldom "guest parking" which can be a pain at times. You should ask the landlord (if a condo) who will pay the monthly fee for clean-up of garbage, any outdoor gardening around the building, etc. This should be up to the person who owns that condo. Before moving in take a video tape or camera photos (with date on the video tape or camera) of every room of your condo to protect yourself against paying for any damages incurred during the former renter or owner. APARTMENTS: Often first and last months rent has to be given, but some landlords may wave this if you are honest and low on cash. They have the law on their side as far as a "noise by-law" meaning they can give you one warning for a loud party and if it continues they have a right to kick you out of that apartment without much notice. They are not responsible, in some cases, for a parking space for your car, or guest parking. You are responsible for any damage you make in that apartment. Please take pictures (be sure the camera you take pictures with or video tape has a date on it) and go through the condition of that apartment. This protects your rights. Do this before moving in. RENTING A HOUSE: It is usually the same as the above. The only difference is you can have as many guests as you want and people will just park out on the street so parking stalls or space is usually not a problem. An important part of renting a house is to decide if the landlord or the renter is responsible for keeping up gardens and mowing the lawn. If you are in charge of keeping the lawn mowed, gardens up, then it's up the the landlord to provide you with the tools. In each one of these cases the landlord is responsible for fixing or replacing any appliances in that rental property. If you have damaged an appliance (surface of the enamel, elements on the stove, etc.) then it's up to you to have it repaired. It is also up to the landlord to have the house in good living condition; clean walls, carpets, cupboards, etc. before you move in. I mentioned the above so you would have some idea as to what are your rights and the landlords. THE LAW: If you have a problem making your rent once in a year, please see your landlord and let them know why. Usually the landlord will be OK with this if you're honest about it. If you take advantage and are late with more than two months rent the landlord has the right to change the locks on your door and refuse to let you in to get your contents out until you pay the rent. The landlord also has the right to come in to inspect your house, apartment, condo as long as they give you 24 hours notice. It is seldom they do this. They also must contact you if they should have to come in an fix emergency plumbing, etc., but if there is a leak the landlord can go in at any time, but still has to inform you they were there. If any rental place doesn't allow pets, then that's the right of the landlord and if they agree you can have a cat, dog, bird, etc., be sure it's in the contract. It's a bonus when a landlord allows pets, but you are expected to be sure that pet doesn't damage the interior of the rental property and if you have a dog it is up to you to "scoop the poop" and keep the property clean. Again, if you like the rental place you are talking about don't give up too easily and see if you can come to some agreement with the landlord. Good luck Marcy This is a goofy question! After 35 years in the landlord business I can make a statement such as that. First of all, what reasonable prospective tenant is going to fork over their check (YES, their promise to pay (until cashed)) and then work on the fact the landlord forgot to ask them to sign the application to rent (which by the way means the landlord canNOT run a credit report check), and then allow the prospect to take a copy of the lease or rental agreement to review? This sounds like the prospect wanted the rental, the landlord probably did not want the prospect and gave the prospect at least 3 ways to back out of the deal. I suggest you call the landlord, inform him that he cannot proceed with your application and to return or destroy your check (put a stop payment on it just in case, remember the stop payment is only valid for 90 days). In the future, don't be in such a rush to give the landlord your check and then try to find ways to back out.
Write a Contract?
A rental lease agreement is a contract between the landlord and the tenant that can stand up in a court when both parties sign the arrangement. Before the tenant moves into the property, he or she needs to read everything listed in the document. If there is anything that they dispute, it needs to be addressed before the lease is signed. If anything arises after the lease is signed, then the landlord may not do anything about the situation. When someone finds a home that they are interested in purchasing, they should call the person who owns the home. This is called the landlord. The landlord would then make an appointment for the tenant to walk through the home to see if they would be interested in living in the home. There are two sides to every rental arrangement. The landlord needs to be honest with the tenant. If there is anything wrong with the home before the tenant moves in, they need to tell them so they are not surprised before they move in. Everything the tenant is responsible for should be made aware of. If the tenant is responsible for mowing the lawn or having their own trash picked up, it needs to be included in the rental lease agreement. The tenant needs to inform the landlord of everyone living in the home. The number of children needs to be listed on the lease as well as any pets that will be on the property. If the landlord requires a pet deposit, it should be clearly stated in the lease before the tenant moves in, not two months after the tenant has been living in the home. After the tenant has walked through the home and decided they want to live in the house, both parties should sit down and discuss the amount of the rent as well as a security deposit and any other fees. A typical lease agreement should have both names on the top of the paper and then a list of rules that the tenant needs to follow as well as things that the landlord will take care of. Most landlords provide water for their renters, and some will provide trash pickup as well as lawn maintenance. When everything is agreed upon, both parties should sign the document. One important thing that needs to be added is that at any time a payment is missed, the tenant has 30 days to be evicted from the home and if they do not leave they can be taken to court.
Who is responsible if a rock from a lawn mower hits a passing car?
The person mowing.
What chores or do-it-yourself projects could I offer landlords in exchange for lower rent in my quest to find affordable apartments?
The most common chores, or duties landlords allow tenant to do in exchange for lower rent are: painting, carpeting cleaning, minor plumbing, mowing lawns, and basic repairs. Ask ahead of time, and you may find a landlord who will bypass the security deposit or the first months rent in exchange for getting a dirty apartment rentable. If you do anything like changing wax on a leaky toilet, fixing hinges on bad door, and other necessary repairs, make sure to keep receipts. If you gave the landlord ample time (verbal, then in writing) and they have not fixed a broken item, you can do so yourself and subtract the cost from rent. If you see something that looks like it needs to be done offer to do it. For example, fixing fences, painting rooms, cleaning, mowing it really just depends on the appartment and the issues that the landlords are having with it.
If you are mowing your lawn and the mower hits a rock that breaks a window of a passing vehicle who is responsible for the damage?
If you were driving the car, who would you think is responsible? Your mower threw a rock that broke an innocent driver's windshield. Of course you are responsible! Be a man, accept that responsibility, and fix the car!
When you are mowing and you accidentally hit the spark plug on something and the mower vibrates are you okay?
If you have not broken the plug or hit the blade on something and bent the blade you should be fine.
Will car insurance pay if car window was broken out with a rock while mowing yard?
If the automobile has full coverage it will be covered. However if there is only liability then there is no coverage.
When was Mowing-Devil created?
Mowing-Devil was created in 1678.
When was Jim's Mowing created?
Jim's Mowing was created in 1982.
