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Can a landlord evict you for not paying rent when on sec 8 and tenant has damages reported to sec 8?
These are two separate issues: the first issue is whether the landlord can evict you for not paying rent. It doesn't matter whether you are on section 8: if you do not pay your rent on time the landlord does have the right to evict you. Whether you have reported any damages to the Housing Authority is irrelevant. If the damages that you reported to the Housing Authority is relevant to substandard living conditions, they have the right to have these damages corrected by the landlord or the landlord will not be paid their portion of your housing assistance payment (and you may not be responsible for your portion). Only if the Housing Authority tells you that you do not have to pay your rent would this be applicable. But if you have not received such notice, you are obliged to pay the rent on time.
What else can I help you with?
Can a landlord sue a tenant for damages after paying a strict deposit?
I can't answer definitely without more information. Basically, if the tenant did something wrong, then the landlord may very well be in a position to sue to be compensated for this wrong.
Can landlord use home insurance claim if tenants wreck property?
If the tenant damages the property he is liable for such damages. The Landlord may or may not have his own insurance for this purpose but the tenant is liable. If the Tenant has his own insurance (Renter's Insurance) then the Tenant may file a claim and damages will be covered by that insurance.
Is the landlord or tenant responsible for plumbing damage?
Any damages caused to a building which is under lease and which are directly caused by the tenant are normally deducted from the bond if necessary. Otherwise, the tenant is responsible for paying for the repairs, but it is the landlord/homeowner who must get the repairs done (they then pass the bill on).
Is the landlord responsible if he damages a tenant's computer?
Yes, the landlord is responsible. But keep in mind that this is not a landlord/tenant issue: it's a small claims issue. So this is heard in a small claims court inquired, not a landlord/tenant court.
Can landlord report a break in if tenant hasn't reported this?
Yes
What is the right of the landlord if the tenant commits suicide?
Landlord can keep deposit and sue tenant's estate if damages to the apartment was done outside of normal wear and tear.
Is the landlord or tenant responsible for damages by a drive by shooting?
no unless its stated in your contract
Can a landlord and his insurance claim money from you for a kitchen fire?
Your "Renter's Insurance" should be the one paying the claim. It is your responsibility as a tenant to report any property damage to the landlord, and at the same time it should have been reported to your insurance carrier. If, per chance, one does not have renters insurance (which escapes all understanding why one wouldn't have this) then the tenant is responsible for all damages above what is considered normal wear and tear.
Legally Can a rental lease be broken do to a bad economy?
Yes. Since the tenant broke the lease, they would certainly have to pay rent. However, the tenant paying rent would not limit the landlord's right to collect damages from the tenant's breach of the lease. If the landlord breached the lease, the tenant would still have to pay rent. However, the tenant could take legal action against the landlord to recover damages for the landlord's breach. In either event, if you have questions about your specific situation, you should contact a lawyer or tenant's union in your area.
What if your landlord stopped paying his mortgage for a building you live in?
That has nothing to do with the tenant.
Can a landlord hold a tenant responsible for a lease agreement if the tenant was not mentally competent and no attorney was present at the signing of the lease agreement?
Did a court adjudicate the tenant as incompetent? Then, if and when the landlord sues, that would provide the basis for a defense. You can't stop the landlord from trying to recover damages.
Can a landlord enter premises and show rental if tenant is not paying rent and has refused permission?
If you are not paying rent - yes, absolutely the landlord can. If you aren't paying rent, your "refusal" has no legs to stand on.
