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If there was some problem that was the landlords responsibility and they didn't fix it. It would have to be something that made it unreasonable to stay there. No heat, water, damage that made it less liveable than when you rented it.
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Can a landlord sue for back rent if they lose the property in a foreclosure?
The tenant owes the rent to the landlord up the day of a foreclosure sale.
What does a tenant owe a landlord?
His rent.
Tenant files for chapter7 bankruptcy?
When a tenant files for bankruptcy, this will apply to any money tenant owes. In the case of rents, which is not a form of credit, you still must pay to landlord your rent or face the probability of eviction. If you owe your landlord back rent and declare bankruptcy, then you can include this back rent as part of your debt. Back rent is considered a form of credit, because you owe this money to your landlord and he has continued to grant you the right to stay there. It should be noted that whenever a landlord commences eviction proceedings against a tenant, it is never on the grounds of owing back rent. Your landlord's claims against you in small claims court covers that issue.
What does happen if a landlord keep on taking rent even if the landlord had filed for bankruptcy himself?
The landlord's bankruptcy has nothing to do with the tenant. The tenant still owes the rent.
What is opposition between a tenant and landlord?
A landlord is generally a person owns property for rent. A tenant is someone who rents property from a landlord.
Can you sue a property manager if he does not collect rent?
Generally there is no point in suing a property manager for not collecting rent. It should be noted that the tenant is responsible for paying his rent on time. It is not the responsibility for the landlord to collect the rent. If the landlord does not collect rent and the tenant should send it to the landlord by mail or in person.
Can a landlord charge you rent at the same time he charges another tenant for the same dwelling?
Yes: as long a you are a tenant in a dwelling at the hands of a landlord, you are renting from him and must pay rent.
Can landlord try to sue previous tenant if a present tenate is occupying the space?
Sure, for back rent, at least.
What can cause a person to get evicted by a landlord?
A landlord can evict a tenant for any reason he wants, except reasons that are retaliatory or discriminatory. The reasons can include, but not limit to: Non-payment of rent Property conversion or transfer of ownership Violation of the terms of the lease, serious or repititious (two within the year) Arrest Nuisance to neighbors
What is the remedy available to the landlord when a tenant doesn't pay?
When a tenant doesn't pay his rent the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court, which forces the tenant to move.
What can landlord do when tenant moves out but pays rent and tells landlord nothing?
Your answer depends on what you want to do.If the rent is paid for the full term of the lease agreement, then the landlord cannot rent the unit until the rent runs out.The landlord may want access to the unit to confirm that everything in the unit remains undamaged.If the landlord wants to rent the unit just because it's vacant, the landlord should refund the 'unused' rent to the departed tenant.
Can a lanlord use security deposit if tenant is late on the rent?
You can in Massachusetts - you don't say what state you are in. The landlord has the option of using the deposit for back rent, but he doesn't have to.
