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If a building is structural unsound does the landlord have a right to make the tenant move?
Yes. And I would hope you would want to move and not live in a structuraly unsound dwelling. A landlord has to provide a safe, habitable dwelling for you to live in. If this dwelling no longer is sound or habitable, then yes, it is his obligation to have you move before you are injured. And probably the town where you live has a building code enforcement officer that might have cited him for an unsound structure, who knows. They trump any lease. But yes, he has the right to make you move. Just make sure, this is real and not some attempt to get out of leasing your unit.
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What is the possessive form of the landlord and the tenant?
The possessive forms are landlord's and tenant's; for example:The tenant's apartment is the best one in the landlord's building.
What if your landlord stopped paying his mortgage for a building you live in?
That has nothing to do with the tenant.
Is you or your landlord responsibility when someone vandalized the building?
In most states, the responsibility for vandalism falls on the tenant of a building if the persons who did the vandalism were guests of the tenant. If it can be proven in court that the tenant had no knowledge of the vandalism and does not know who the criminals are, the landlord's insurance should pay for the damage.
Who will put restriction on building in a lease whether Landlord or Tenant?
The landlord has control over what type of use a tenant can have in the building before signing the lease. The landlord/owner has to maximize revenue and limit risks as much as possible. For example if the building is mostly boutique shops and restaurant's you would not want an auto-body shop in the building. This would not be a good tenant mix. It would be too noisy, the odors will be in the building, there is an issue of hazardous waste from used oil and the list goes on. Not to mention that the consumers will not like coming to a place in this environment, and a host of EPA issues regarding the hazardous waste. I know this is an extreme example but good tenant mix in a building is essential for the landlord/owner to make money and for the tenant to succeed in his/her business. Its is somewhat like a partnership. So the landlord will restrict what type of use or business the tenant is allowed to have in the landlord/owners building.
Can a tenant sue the landlords insurance for health reasons?
If the tenant's health issues are caused by the landlord's violation of health and building codes, then the tenant can sue the landlord. The landlord's insurance would normally get involved at this point, as opposed to being sued directly. If the tenant has special health needs that the landlord isn't meeting, then too bad, move. As long as the health and building codes are being complied with, tenants cannot force a landlord to take extraordinary measures.
In a commercial lease if the tenant changes locks does the tenant give a key to the landlord?
Yes. The building belongs to the landlord and needs the key in case of an emergency, or if a tenant abandons the property. Also, you should probably check with the landlord prior to changing locks. There might be a clause in the lease stating that only the landlord can change a lock, not the tenant.
Does a landlord have to inform a tenant of bedbugs in the building?
This depents on the local law I presume. The tenant is in most coutries supposed to be informed about anything potentially hazardous in a building, like for example asbestos.
Is the tenant or landlord responsible for damages in an apartment fire?
From an insurance perspective the landlord should have coverage on the building and the tenant should have coverage on his/her contents. Legal liability may be a different issue depending on the circumstances of the fire.
Is a landlord responsible US for fire damage to tenants property if the landlord indicated he had insurance for that building verbally?
Was the tenant's property attached to the building, such as signs, wall to wall carpet, etc.? Because building insurance typically does not include contents of others but can include permanently installed Tenant's Improvements and Betterments.
Is a landlord liable for water damage to a tenant due to leaking water tank in the building?
Yes. Usually.
What has the author James C Hauser written?
James C. Hauser has written: 'Florida residential landlord--tenant manual' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant 'Texas residential landlord-tenant law' -- subject(s): Landlord and tenant
Is a residential tenant required to provide a key to landlord?
If the landlord provided a key to the tenant, then the tenant must provide a key to the landlord. In fact, under most state laws the tenant may not change a lock without the landlord's permission and a duplicate key provided to the landlord.
