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Q: Do i have to pay rent when the home is uninhabitable?
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What to do when you pay rent and don't have the house?

Either you pay rent for the house or you don't pay rent because you do not have house. It can't be both the situations.


Should not be done before you buy or rent a new home or apartment?

Pay a deposit on all of the utilities.


Can you add your Mobile home lot rent to your bankruptcy?

Your rent, whether for a mobile home lot or anything else, is not a debt, but rather an ongoing monthly fee for your right to occupy that dwelling or structure. As such, it cannot be admitted to bankruptcy. If you can't pay the rent, then you can't stay!


Can a renter put rent into escrow if landlord doesn't fix property?

Proper procedures must be followed according to state and/or local laws regarding this. In Florida you must give the landlord at least a seven-day notice of your intent to fix something that is vital to your living in the home before you can legally offset it from the rent. The repair must not be frivolous and must be of something, like the water heater, that is vital to the function of the home or would make the home uninhabitable if such repair is not made. This said, the landlord can still evict you for non-payment of rent. However you would likely win the case and can seek damages from the landlord of up to three month's rent abatement. Now, if the landlord does evict you in Florida, you can pay what would be the rent amount to the Clerk's Office instead of the Landlord so that you can request a final hearing before a judge or magistrate. If you paid out money to fix something vital in the house you can ask for an emergency hearing to determine rent amount, before you get your final hearing. Whatever the judge says is the amount you have to pay-- most likely it will be your rent minus your repair expense-- and you must pay it immediately in order to have a hearing. Your landlord will get that money, minus the court registry fee of about 14%-- a penalty that will make your landlord think twice about being greedy about the rent!


Do you have to pay taxes on apartment rent?

In most states, you will not have to pay taxes on apartment rent. You simply pay the required monthly rent to your landlord and you will never have to record those amounts when you file your yearly taxes.

Related questions

Is the house you rent uninhabitable?

No. Why would I live there if it was?


Does the owner of the rent to own home have to pay taxes on the rent they received?

In general, yes, the owner of a rental property will pay income tax on the rent received.


Do you have to pay taxes on free rent?

not if you are renting free from the home owner the home owner has to pay taxes


Water pipes busted who's has to pay for the repair?

your home you pay. you rent landlord pay


Should 11 year olds pay rent?

11-year-olds should not pay rent, but they should have chores to do at home and keep their rooms clean. At that age, children would have no income to pay rent.


Should you pay for your utilities when you move out if you break your lease?

If you broke the lease, you're responsible for any charges unless you can prove the residence was uninhabitable. If the utilities are separate from the rent, then you're definitely on the hook.


Do you have to pay rent if the apt is unusable due to no available electricity?

Generally speaking any time you stay in a dwelling in consideration for the amount of rent per month paid to the landlord, you are required to pay rent for it. In cases like this, where there is no is available electricity, the apartment is considered uninhabitable. If this is the case then the tenant should move out under the constructive eviction law of your state. However, you cannot stay in the dwelling and simply skip from paying the rent just because of the uninhabitable nature of the dwelling. If essential repairs must be made and the landlord does not make those repairs, then in most states the tenant has the right to have the repairs done and offset the rent by the amount the tenant had to pay for such repairs. However, there are procedures by which this is done. A notice must be given to the landlord at least seven days before the next rent is due before such repairs can be made and offset from the rent.


Where can I learn more about the differences in buying a home versus living in a condo?

If you live in a home, you have greater freedom of expression and no rent, but you do have to pay mortgage. For condos, you have to pay rent and have limited freedom of expression, but you do not have to pay most utility bills.


Is it better to rent or own a home and why?

Can I rent to own a home In Miami, Florida, as I am working, but have no down payment. Willing to pay $1,000 monthly who can help me


How do you pay rent on Sims Urbz?

once and a while a little box will pop up and it gives you an option of either paying your rent or not. if you don't pay the rent a man will take some stuff out of your home, so i would advice you to pay the rent! xxxxx Katie xxxxx


Can a lien be put on a mobile home that is on rented land when rent has not been paid for years?

Yes. The property can obtain a judgment for delinquent rent payments. The mobile home could be sold if the debtor doesn't pay the judgment.Yes. The property can obtain a judgment for delinquent rent payments. The mobile home could be sold if the debtor doesn't pay the judgment.Yes. The property can obtain a judgment for delinquent rent payments. The mobile home could be sold if the debtor doesn't pay the judgment.Yes. The property can obtain a judgment for delinquent rent payments. The mobile home could be sold if the debtor doesn't pay the judgment.


What exactly is a rent to own home and how can you become eligible?

A Rent to Own home is a home where you pay rent each month and eventually you have paid off the home and will own it. To become eligible, contact your local realtor who can arrange to provide you more information.