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It is against the law for the landlord to ask for first and last months rent to someone who is renting?
Massachusetts statutes allow a landlord to collect, at the beginning of a tenancy, the first month's rent, the last month's rent, a security deposit, and a key fee. Most states are similar.
What else can I help you with?
The tenant claims dust allergies and wants the landlord to pay for vent cleaning. tenant has been staying in the townhome for 2 months. Who is responsible for vent cleaning - tenant or landlord?
Landlord, but probably only once a year. The landlord should have a tech check the filters.
What is the law on personal property landlord refuse to give back?
The landlord refuses to return personal property until the balance of his rent has been paid. 3 months have passed.
Can an apartment lease be renewed without a signature?
As you know a signed lease is a contract between you and the landlord and unless you are lucky enough to have an understanding landlord and you have a very, very good reason to break this contract then you are responsible for the agreement in that contract. Usually people have to pay the first and last months rent and possibly a damage deposit and you may lose that. You have tied up the landlord from renting to someone else, so it would be to your best interest to offer to let him/her keep the first months rent. Talk to the new landlord and hopefully your reasons for not moving in are valid and you just haven't found a better place to move too. You may just get lucky.
Can your landlord store his personal belongings at your home?
Not unless one hasn't paid the rent due or is behind several months. The property is leased or rented - the landlord owns it - the owner can pretty much do what they want within the constraints of the law. If you have not paid rent, then the landlord does not need to provide access to the rental. There are limits to the amount of time they must allow you to have the contents returned, but the expectation is that it is days, not weeks or months. And, not at your convenience, but theirs. Check your local landlord tenant laws to see where you stand, and go from there.
Can my landlord renew my one-year lease after only four months?
Your landlord can offer a lease renewal at any point in the lease term, however, he cannot force you to sign or raise your rent until the end of the contract.
What legal measures can you take against a negligent landlord not fixing things for 10 months?
Terminate your lease if you have one or do not renew the lease unless your landlord fixes the items of which were brought to his attention.
Can you be charged first and last months rent and a seurity deposit when renting?
It is very common for a landlord/rental agency to require first and last months rent and a security/damage deposit. Check local/state renters laws to ensure your rights.
What is the process of renting a home these days?
The process of renting a home will vary depending on the landlord, whether the home is listed with a realtor and other factors. In general, the landlord will advertise the home for rent. The prospective tenants either contact the landlord or property manager directly for a showing or go through a realtor. There may be an application, background check, reference checks, a credit check and/or an employment check. The tenant typically pays a security deposit, pet deposit if applicable, and up to two months in rent before signing the lease.
Can a landlord redecorate and fix the house for selling while the current tenants are still renting and living there?
Yes, a landlord can redecorate and fix the house for selling while the current tenants are still renting and living there, as long as it does not disrupt the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment and does not violate any terms specified in the lease agreement. The landlord should communicate with the tenants in advance about any planned renovations or repairs and try to schedule them at a convenient time for the tenants.
Can a prior landlord call new landlord 2 months after tenant leaves?
You might be asking if this is slander. It is slander, if someone says something about you, to another, and that statement is false, and causes you some loss. If what he tells the new landlord is true, there is likely no cause of action for slander.
What does the landlord require to do after a tenant dies from health issues in the home before renting it out again?
The landlord must prepare the unit for rent as he would if the tenant moved out. In some states, if a tenant dies in the unit of a homicide or suicide, or was found in advanced decomp, the Landlord must state this to the potential tenant if such death occurred within the past eighteen months before any tenants move in, or the tenant can break the lease and sue the landlord for omission of a material fact.
If someone is renting out a room for 6 months to you and you sign it but then break it can they sue you for the rest of the money?
Yes. They have to try to rent the space to someone else, though. They can only come after you if they try to rent it and fail.
Can your landlord keep your deposit and last months rent until the statute of limitations expires for a personal injury case against a dog bite Landlord states we cannot have back for four years?
Not in California. Probably not anywhere in the civilized world.
Can a landlord sue for unpaid rent when he is already renting the place to new tenets?
He can collect for any back rent owed. He can't try to collect for the months that the lease switched over to the new tenants, unless otherwise noted in your lease agreement.
What is there average minimum term for short term housing?
The minimum length for short-term housing is typically a month. Emergency short-term housing can be for as short as a week. If renting for a normal landlord most will want a lease of as least 3 months.
Can a landlord use last months rent as a security deposit in Arizona?
Yes, only if the Landlord accepts. This is usually a request by a Tenant that is most often denied by the Landlord.
Landlord has last months rent plus security. can I live out last months rent?
Yes you can. Your landlord cannot use your last month's rent as security deposit and vice versa.
