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Yes it's illegal to mislead a tenant. There are certain ways you could get out of it, if you did mislead him, but didn't out rightly lie to him. If it can be proven that you purposely did mislead him than it's illegal just like misleading anyone else.

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Is it illegal for a present landlord to withhold rental history for any reason?

In many states it is illegal for a landlord to hold from a prospective tenant any material facts in the rental of that unit, such as that a death occurred in that unit. But the tenant would have to prove damages that resulted from the withholding of that material fact.


If there are 2 tenants living in a house and tenant 1 starts a fight with tenant 2 tenant 2 does not fight back Is there anything the landlord can do about tenant 1?

If tenant 1 has assaulted in anyway tenant 2 then the police will be able to do something about it.


I live in an illegal basement in New York and I have not paid rent for a few months can the landlord stop me from entering my apartment?

This is a complex situation. First, the unit being illegal for residency is the responsibility of the landlord or property owner. However, having rented it out, he is still the landlord, and must follow local and state laws regarding eviction. Blocking access is not a legal option. The tenant having rented the property has the legal right to be there until that right has been quitted by the courts. Second, if the landlord has blocked access to the property for the tenant, the tenant's rights are being denied, and the landlord could be committing a crime. It may not be exclusively a civil matter. If however the tenant involves law enforcement to regain access to the property, the New York Housing Authority is likely to become involved, and the tenant may find himself evicted regardless.


Doeslandlord have to notify tenant if selling the property tenant is renting?

No.


Is an eviction process required to evict a non - tenant of a tenant when neither party has a rental agreement in California Both have been in the property for about 1 month?

I'm no lawyer but... A non-tenant is likely considered a guest of the tenant. If they are not welcome, they are a trespasser. The landlord should let the tenant have peaceful enjoyment of the premises. The tenant should be able to call the police and have the non-tenant removed.

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Is the owner or the tenant responsible for illegal activity?

If the tenant has a rental agreement with the owner, the tenant is responsible.


Is it legal to mislead and lie to your boyfriend to intentionally aggrivate him into doing something to press charges on him for it?

its not illegal but you shouldn't really do it because you may get found out but no its not illegal


Can a landlord call the police on a tenant in certain situations?

Yes, a landlord can call the police on a tenant in certain situations, such as if the tenant is engaging in illegal activities on the property or posing a threat to others.


Is it illegal in Florida for a tenant not to pay the full amount of rent in the last month?

No.


Is it illegal to set up an email account in someone ellse's name?

It might not be illegal to set it up, but the use to which it is put may become illegal if the intent was to conceal the identity of the person, or to defraud or mislead others.


Is it illegal to change the locks of a rental property without notifying the tenant?

I can only answer for Massachusetts, but I think you can. The landlord has a right of entry, but he should get the permission of tenant, and the tenant has a right to be there at the time. If the landlord needs to get in during an emergency, perhaps he should be calling the police.


Does a tenant have the right to see the landlords water bill?

Not unless the tenant is being charged by the landlord for water, which may be illegal. The tenant must have his own water meter to be charged for water, and then only by the authority that dispenses the water.


Can landlord keep 1st mth rent if tenant has already signed lease and have keys and then decides tenant can't move in?

no take him o court that is illegal all the way


What is tenant fraud?

Generally speaking it is a tenant who has faked records such as employment or even identity when renting. Many of these tenants use rentals for illegal purposes and often damage property.


Do tenant have to be evicted from pha because of illegal act of guest?

I assume you are talking about a public housing project, which is typically owned by the Public Housing Authority (PHA). Yes, they can evict a tenant because of guest illegal activities, but they don't have to, especially if you make an agreement with them -- and abide by such -- that you won't have this person on the premises again.


Is it illegal for a present landlord to withhold rental history for any reason?

In many states it is illegal for a landlord to hold from a prospective tenant any material facts in the rental of that unit, such as that a death occurred in that unit. But the tenant would have to prove damages that resulted from the withholding of that material fact.


Can a landlord be held responsible for their tenant's actions?

Yes, a landlord can be held responsible for their tenant's actions in certain situations, such as if the landlord knew about illegal activities taking place on their property and did not take action to stop it.