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Can you sue your landlord for opening your check and cashing it?
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∙ 11y ago
If you can prove by the preponderance of the evidence that the landlord was the person who in fact opened your mail and stole your check you may freely sue them.
You may also be entitled to pursue criminal charges for Mail tampering, check theft, check fraud, theft, etc.
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Is a landlord in NJ responsible if a tenant is injured slipping on ice?
You need to check your lease. If you're landlord is responsible for cutting the grass and other landscaping maitanence than yes you can sue the landlord. But if you are responsible for cutting the grass and plowing the drive than no.
What can you do when your landlord is lying about you to other landlords while you are trying to find a new home?
You can sue the landlord for slander.
Can a commercial landlord turn off electricity that he is supplying to a tenant if the tenant has not paid utilities?
Not unless the landlord has followed your state's laws regarding disconnection of utilities for nonpayment. Any landlord who disconnects the tenant's utilities (except temporarily for maintenance purposes) without following these laws will be guilty of constructive eviction. A constructively evicted tenant can sue the landlord for moving expenses and damages.
How do you sue a landlord in another state?
You sue a landlord in which ever state you signed the lease and retained the property in. If the landlord resides in Toledo, Ohio and you rent a property and signed your lease in Monroe, Michigan, you sue in Monroe, Michigan. However, if your lease specifies that any civil proceedings must take place in the landlords state of residency, you're bound by the contract to file suit in the landlords state of residency.
Is the landlord responsible for the mice infestation?
Yes! Your landlord is required to make sure the building is up to code, and a serious rodent problem is a violation. Talk to your landlord before going to the authorities, though. Some landlords might ask you to buy traps or get an exterminator, but they have to pay for it. Answer. Yes your landlord is very much responsible to that you can also sue him if he did nothing to get rid of those mice.
Can a landlord sue the survivor of a tenant?
The landlord could sue the decedent's estate.
Can we sue our landlord if he is hurt on the property by a bully and the landlord has been informed?
You cannot sue your landlord unless you suffered damages due to his negligence.
How long after you leave a house can the landlord sew you?
Well, I don't see how anyone can be sewn: I guess it can happen if the right string is used for sewing. Are you talking about SUING? Can a Landlord SUE you after you leave the house? Well, the landlord cannot sue for eviction if you're already gone. If you have damaged the property the landlord can sue for damages, and normally within two years, but this varies by state. Check with the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary.
In a tenancy at will situation can a tenant sue the landlord for trespass?
See answer to related question, "Can a tenant sue a landlord for trespass?"
Can you get your landlord for being slanderous?
You can get (sue) anyone for slander: your landlord is no different.
Can a landlord sue you for back rent?
Sure.
What kind of judement do you get from a landlord for back rent?
Your landlord can evict you and sue for back rent.
Is a landlord in NJ responsible if a tenant is injured slipping on ice?
You need to check your lease. If you're landlord is responsible for cutting the grass and other landscaping maitanence than yes you can sue the landlord. But if you are responsible for cutting the grass and plowing the drive than no.
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.
If the landlord breaks the lease can you sue for back rent?
Yes the landlord can be sued for breaking the lease.
Can your landlord evict you if you marry a convicted felon and move them in your apartment?
Check your lease agreement. If it is not stated in your lease agreement that felons are not permitted, then you have not broken any part of the agreement and the landlord is in violation of your contract. Sue him for breach.
If you want to take a landlord to court how long do you have to file against them?
If this helps any, a landlord is no different in terms of small claims or other civil court matter. If there are grounds to sue then you may do so. Check your state's Statute of Limitations laws to see how much time you have to sue a landlord or anyone else. Landlord and Tenant issues are only applicable to eviction proceedings, not small-claims court or other civil courts.
