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What should a tenant do if a landlord does not make repairs after being asked to do so?
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you should write a letter to landlord regarding repairs and give them 30 days to make repairs. Include in letter that if repairs are not started in 30 days that you will deduct the cost of repairs from rent. Send copies of receipts with rent. Note: if you are on a month to month lease, your rent may increase. Also, send letter certified, return receipt.
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What questions can a prospective landlord ask an applicant concerning previous landlords?
A prospective landlord can ask an applicant if they gave notice to their previous landlord and if they were asked to leave. They are able to inquire about past payment history as well as condition of rental when they left.
I was asked to vacate my apartment and did. Do i still have to pay them the remainder of my lease and what happens if i do not pay them?
First, just because you receive an eviction notice doesn't mean that you have to leave... especially if you had a lease. The landlord sending you an eviction notice, or what's called a notice to quit is just the landlord telling you that they want you to leave and this is only the first of many steps. If you already left, then you left well before you should have. The notice gives you a certain amount of time to leave, if you had stayed the landlord would then need to get a court date which would take about another 2-4 weeks after the time is up in the first notice you got. Then you would have went to court and you could have argued your defense as to why you feel you should stay in the apartment, if it was because you stopped paying the rent for whatever reason, you could have been given a chance by the court to make payments to catch up on the back rent. You should have stayed and went to court is what you should have done, by leaving the apartment without going to court you gave up all of your rights and at this point the landlord can now go to small claims court and tell them that you broke the lease even though it was your landlord who was trying to break the lease first by asking you to leave. I would refuse to pay any amount to the landlord, and wait to see if you get a notice to go to the court. I would also save the notice you got asking you to leave and anything else you have from the landlord in writing, including your lease. If they file in court you will need this to show that you were not the one that broke your lease, in fact they were the ones to ask you to leave, and you did, and now they are trying to sue you even though they were the ones that broke the lease. So, DO NOT PAY THEM A PENNY at this point and wait to see if they file a case in court... if they do, you already have your defense by saying exactly what I just told you, and you can support this defense with the evidence such as your lease, the eviction notice they gave you, and anything else in writing that you have from your landlord. I am in the process of building a new website to help landlords and tenants with landlord / tenant rights, state by state housing laws, tips, advice, tools, services, etc.. I'm still working on the site right now, but it should be up online soon and I will continue building it up until early 2011. The name of it is Landlord and Tenant Laws which can be found online soon at...... You can always feel free to email me with any questions you have about landlord and tenant laws through the website
What are your chances of winning if your landlord wants to evict you for non payment of rent and you have proof that the rent was paid?
Any tenant, who lives anywhere in the United States, who has paid his rent and has proof that the rent has been paid, has no fear that a mindful landlord will evict him. The civil judicial system in each and every state, has specialized procedures for fairly and properly processing tenant evictions for nonpayment of rent. The problem with the question you pose, is that there are a number of tenants who lose their proof of rent payment, i.e. a rent receipt, canceled check, etc., and try to convince the court or tribunal that they have in fact paid the rent. Without proof the tenant will probably lose his case in court, this is the exception not the rule. I believe the above is true and good advise. I would add pragmatically, once the landlord wants you gone, your just going to end up with headaches staying, so finding another place - I agree an unfair pain - should be a real consideration. If he really wants you gone, you may be best off to just make a deal (that you hold to), of him giving you some benefit..like a months rent or whatever, for you moving out by X date. But, I see the Q you asked was changed or morphed/linked to this one, and your original one said you actually didn't pay rent because you felt the landlord didn't maintain the place well. That will be looked at entirely differently by the housing court. You probably didn't have a right to withhold payment, certainly not all of it (proven by the fact you continued to live there and received the benefit of housing), and whatever amount if any may have been reasonable to hold back, needed to be placed with a 3rd party - attorney, housing sthority, that type of thing. More than that, you still owe it.
How are reference checks done in the UK for housing?
You'II be asked to give references to show you can afford the property, and will be a good tenant. You'll usually have to give a reference from: your current landlord and previous landlords if you're renting from a letting agent.
How do you resolve bad tenant issues like not paying rent?
Read your lease agreement. Find out the dates it was agreed upon to pay the rent. Go to your county and find the Landlord/Tenant laws. If the rent is due on the 1st of each month, and the lease agrees with a 5 day grace period. You can legally file in rent court the 2nd day of the month. You cannot charge them late fees until the grace period has ended. Go to court, wait for the appeal period and then file a Warrant of Restitution. Wait until the sheriff gets the Warrant and then evict them. You can also, not renew their lease. Do this with certified letter, or in person. On the day after they are scheduled to move out and they have yet to provide you with their keys, go to court to file a "Tenant Holding Over". Submit your evidence that you asked them to move out and they haven't and wait for the sheriff to evict them. You much choose one of the two actions in accordance to your county/district/town you live in. There is no "resolve" when you have bad paying tenants. Move them out. The owner of the property is losing money, the faster you get a new resident the better!
Should tenant or landlord pay for air conditioning filters?
They are $2 apiece. If I were your landlord and you asked me that I would turn it off.
If the Landlord signs the lease with a tenant and finds out the tenant has been evicted 8 times?
This should have been disclosed when the landlord performed the background check, before the lease was signed. Well, if the landlord had an application for an apartment to which the tenant denied having been evicted if there were questions that asked such, then the landlord can terminate the lease for the tenant having falsified the information given.
Give an example of Vacate in a sentence?
The tenants were required to vacate the apartment by the end of the month so that renovations could begin.
Original tenant dies and her siblings and son are in the house The siblings sign a lease with the landlord Can the landlord terminate the lease after running a background check?
Once a lease is mutually agreed upon (signed by both sides) it generally must be honored. But if the landlord asked the potential new tenant if he has a criminal record, that tenant denies such, and it is found out later that he has one, yes: the landlord can terminate the lease for fraud.
Can a landlord refuse to inform a tenant as to the nature of repairs?
If the money comes out of the tenant's pocket or security no, the landlord by law is required to provide of a list of what repairs were done and is required to explain why if asked. There may be a clause in your lease regarding some repair cost, which a landlord might not bother to explain since it was included in the lease, however they are required to inform you if you ask. I have a carpet cleaning expense in the lease that requires renters to pay for a professional cleaner to clean the carpet before leaving. I also have it on my application rental form, so a don't generally bother to list is as more then the carpet cleaning expense.
Can a person not on the lease state Texas not pay first month rent and moved in be asked to leave?
I'm no lawyer but... The landlord has a right to know and list all residents on the lease. If the tenant said they would live there alone, they cannot then bring another (non-tenant) to live there without the landlord's agreement. Having people over as a guest is fine and that is "peaceful enjoyment" of your home. Having them spend considerable time there, including overnight, is different. The landlord may claim a violation of the lease and ask the TENANT to leave unless they eject the non-tenant. The landlord can't really go up to the non-tenant and say this because their relationship is with the tenant.
Should Landlord pay for common hallway lighting?
A landlord should pay for the common hallway lighting since it is used by all tenants. The landlord can be asked to pay by sending a certified letter from an attorney.
What does RPI-LD stand for on a credit report?
RPI-LD is an acronym for Real Pages Inc. This entry on a credit report indicates that a landlord has asked for a credit report on a potential tenant.
What to Look for on a Rental Lease Agreement?
When you rent an apartment, you are asked to sign a lease that puts in writing your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. What are some items that should be included in the standard lease agreement?How Much Is the Security Deposit and Other Fees?The lease should put in writing how much you are giving your landlord as a security deposit and where the money will be held during the length of the lease. It should also spell out how the money will be used if some or all of the deposit needs to be withheld at the end of the lease. Your lease should also put in writing how much the landlord will charge per month for pets and what is included in the rent.What Happens if Rent Is Not Paid on Time?The lease should also state when the rent is due and what happens if the rent is not paid on time. It should also state when and how a tenant can be evicted due to nonpayment of rent. Typically, state law will determine to a large extent when and how a tenant can be evicted and what process a landlord must take against you in court.When Can a Tenant Legally Break a Lease?While it is not easy to break a rental agreement, tenants do have certain rights to end the lease if the landlord does not maintain a safe and quiet living environment. As this can be a vague requirement for landlords to meet, it is important to put in writing specific instances when the lease may be broken with no repercussions.A lease agreement between a tenant and a landlord specifies what the landlord expects from the tenant while leasing an apartment. Typically, the tenant/landlord relationship is a good one with few problems for either side. However, having a signed agreement allows both sides to protect themselves if there is a disagreement that needs to be settled in court.
Tenant Application Laws?
The tenant application is a process of elimination for landlords. The tenant application varies, depending on how stringent the landlord wishes to be. The laws governing what a landlord can ask the tenant on an application vary from state to state, but there are some standard questions allowed on a tenant application.Basic QuestionsAll landlords will request that a potential tenant fill out an application. The application will consist of some basic questions which are allowed by law. The questions include the name, address, place of employment, bank account information and references. These questions are normal and fair under the law.Extensive QuestionsA tenant application might ask other questions such as whether the potential tenant has ever been convicted of a crime, whether or not the tenant has ever been late on rent payments with their current landlord and if they can contact the current landlord for more information on the tenant. The landlord may also legally ask the potential tenant to sign a release form so they can do a credit check and another one to do a background check. The potential tenant will be required to pay an application fee to cover the cost for the checks. The amount of the fee varies depending on the company the landlord hires to perform the checks.Security DepositTenants might be asked to give a partial security deposit when placing the tenant application. This is not a requirement by law and is highly discouraged. Once the landlord has a partial deposit, he or she could take a great deal of time returning the money if the tenant changes his or her mind. Some landlords will even attempt to keep the deposit and state that a contract was made when the deposit was placed. It is highly recommended to wait to place any deposit on the rental until approval is gained and the lease agreement is signed. It pays to be honest on the tenant application. Lying on the application will result in immediate denial from the landlord. A prior conviction or slightly bad credit report will not always be cause for dismissal of the application. Potential tenants have the right to protect themselves from unfair and unlawful tenant applications. Check state and local laws to ensure the tenant application is a lawful one. A landlord will do whatever he or she can to protect themselves and tenants should do the same.
Can a landlord verbally evict you on the phone?
Yes they can. But it cannot be enforced in that manner. To evict you, the landlord must follow proper written procedures. Sure, a landlord can call you by telephone and ask you to leave. But it's up to the tenant to decide whether to move out or to stay and let the landlord force you to move out. But the telephone notice is not official and cannot be enforced. I.e., your landlord cannot state in a court argument that he called you by telephone and asked you to leave.
Apartment Rental Agreement?
Get StartedAn Apartment Rental Agreement is a written agreement between a Landlord and a Tenant establishing the rights and responsibilities of each party. The Landlord is the owner of real estate (also known as "premises") who rents that property to a Tenant for the Tenant's use. A "residential" rental agreement applies to real estate used as a residence, while a "commercial" rental agreement applies to business property. This program provides a standard form rental agreement that contains a comprehensive set of provisions and options which automatically includes many of the standard rental agreement provisions that most landlords would select when renting an apartment. The provisions included favor the landlord, and attempt to protect the landlord at the expense of the tenant in many key provisions.A written rental agreement should be prepared and signed whenever property is rented to reduce the likelihood of misunderstandings between the Tenant and the Landlord regarding the rental arrangement.
