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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.
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What to do when water is polluted and your renting and already told the landlord about the problem?
You tell the health department.
Can a landlord rent a property that has code violations?
In any situation, if there are code violations, the tenant needs to notify the landlord, and give him an opportunity to correct. Some municipalities require that a landlord get a Certificate of Occupancy from them before renting - check with your local building or health inspector. But, that is an issue between the town and the landlord, not usually the tenant.
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.
We are renting a house and there are a lot of spiders and you need pest control does the renter pay for that service or the owner of the home?
If you do not have a specific written agreement that the landlord will pay, then you pay. The landlord will be responsible for pest control when the pests are a health issue..German roach infestation...rats/mice inside...brown recluse/ black widow spiders found inside. In general most spider infestation are just a nuisance, but even "benign" species can cause health issues to certain people so if a tenant is at risk from recurring spider bites that send them to the hospital I would think the landlord would be held liable to the extermination.
What happens if you have cockroaches and your landlord will not get rid of them?
First, call the local board of health and ask them to document the situation. If the landlord does not exterminate soon, the tenant could hire an exterminator, and deduct that amount from the rent, sending the receipt to the landlord.
Can you get out of your lease due to mold since you are pregnant?
If you contact the health department and they determine that you have mold in your rental, pregnant or not, they can require the landlord to correct the problem or let you out of your lease. And, while I'm not real big on law suits, an attorney might get you a better deal than that if it can be proven that you have mold and the landlord refuses to fix the problem. Hint here. If you are going to seek an attorney do not tell your landlord you are going to do it. If you threaten him/her with a lawsuit they will have the advantage of using their attorney first.
Who do you contact about roaches in your apartment?
Management or landlord. If no action - contact your local Health Department.
Does the landlord have to hire a professional to treat apartments for bed bugs?
In nearly every area, a landlord has the obligation to provide a rental that is habitable and safe. Bed bugs (lice and similar nasty critters) are a serious health hazard. They often require fumigation of the living space. Mattresses and carpets can be full of lice and their eggs. That sounds like something for a professional, but it is doubtful that there is any specific requirement that he must hire someone. Your county health department can help you.
Is landlord required to replace carpet before new tenant if previous tenant lived there longer than 7 years?
No, there is no requirements to replace carpet, ever, as long as it doesn't pose a health issue.
Where do you call if building is infested with roaches?
If a building is infested with roaches, you should contact a professional pest control service to assess and treat the problem. Additionally, notify the property management or landlord if you are renting, as they may be responsible for addressing pest issues. For severe infestations, local health departments might also be contacted for guidance and support.
There are issues with the trailer in which residents live causing health issues is the landlord responsible for repair?
A landlord is responsible for providing a habitable dwelling that meets health and safety standards. Any situation that violates local and state ordinances should be reported to the building inspector.
Can you break a lease due to health problems cause by the house?
I believe you can break the lease. It is easy to find a sympathetic doctor and even easier to find a sympathetic judge. In this case you will have to take your landlord to court and sue him to break the lease. This is a quality of life issue. Your landlord can argue that he/she cannot do anything about the smoking. You argue that the smoking is affecting the quality of your life and health and have a written medical opinion to that effect. The judge will likely rule that yes, the landlord cannot control the habits of his/her tenants; and yes, if your health and/or quality of life is in question then the landlord can find another tenant. Lease terminated. People often make the assertion that breaking a lease is the hardest thing in the world. It isn't. And yes, it is a contract between you and your landlord and you should try to work out a reasonable alternative with your landlord before going to court. But remember that a contract is not a one way street. You have obligations to your landlord and your landlord, by contract of the lease, has obligations to you. Court should be the course of last resort. When breaking a lease, it is often necessary to nullify it legally, for the sake of your peace of mind and monetary liability.
