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No.
(not in California, at least)
They can evict you but there is a legal procedure for that and it does not start with being locked out.
Aside from your legal rights, understand that paying rent is your responsibility and it is very unfair to live there and not pay so have some sympathy for your landlord.
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If your landlord accidentally charges you a lower rent do you have to payback the difference?
Generally speaking, no. Your landlord may charge you whatever amount of rent he wants. If you are in good faith paying your rent on time, it is presumed that is your rent amount. Your landlord cannot turn around and ask you for more money simply because he thinks he's made a mistake in what he's been charging you. If he says you owe him back money you can refuse to pay but your landlord will likely evict you. However, you can fight the eviction proceedings. If what you're saying is true the judge will find in favor of you and will dismiss the case.
Can your landlord raise your rent because you got married?
yes your landlord can.
Is rent a debit or credit?
If you are paying rent it is a debit. If you are a landlord receiving rent its a credit.
What is the journal entry of rent income?
rent due to landlord
Can you rent a house from private landlord if you are blacklisted?
Yes.
What does a tenant owe a landlord?
His rent.
How far back can you go to collect rent that is owed to you?
Generally he can go back as far as you owe the rent. But a landlord can only evict you for not paying the rent, not for money that you owe for back rent. If your landlord accepts your money for the correct amount of rent, he cannot evict you for the back amount, but he can sue you for that.
Do you still owe rent after being evicted if their was no lease involed?
This is somewhat you mean by owing rent. If you were evicted for nonpayment of rent than the landlord could sue you for the money you owe in back rent. Since there was no lease involved, your landlord cannot sue for future rent.
Can you break a lease on an apartment if you cannot afford the rent?
You can, but you'll owe them for each month until they rent it.
What do you do if the landlord changed the locks on a business premises and the rent is up to date?
Try talking to the landlord to see if you can give him the rent and see if you can have the lock key?? :) It's worth trying.
How much can a landlord sue you for in back rent?
If there was a lease, the landlord has an obligation to try to rent the unit after the tenant leaves. If he is unsuccessful, the tenant owes for each month that the unit is vacant, through the end of the lease.
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.
Can a land lord collect rents owed after 3 years?
It typically depends on the statute of limitations in the specific jurisdiction. In many places, landlords have up to 3-7 years to legally collect rent owed. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional to understand the specific laws in your area.
Does the landlord have right to change all locks and lock your belongings inside if he thinks you owe him money?
Not in most U.S. states.
Can a landlord evict me if he owes me 20000?
Yes he can. The fact that he owes you $20,000 doesn't mean you don't owe you one rent. If you want to force your landlord to pay you the $20,000 then you will have to sue in court.
When should a landlord be listed as a creditor when filing for bankruptcy?
If you owe your landlord a lot of bank rent, they could be listed as a creditor. However, it might not be a good idea as the landlord may be more prone to evict you if they haven't gotten their money.
Can a landlord harass you for rent when the rent isn't even due?
A landlord cannot legally harass you for rent if your rent is not in arrears.
