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Not necessarily: it depends on the condition of the toilet seat. If the landlord wants to attract a new tenant to rent his property to, it would be best for him to replace the toilet seat if it's not in good shape, because one of the worst detractors of tenants is a broken toilet seat.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Can a tenant sue a sub tenant?
Yes. The tenant should be considered the landlord of the sub-tenant. Therefore, he can evict, just like any landlord.
Why does a lease gives both the tenant and the landlord security?
A security deposit is a refundable deposit that a tenant pays to their landlord before they move into a property As long as a tenant abides by the terms of their lease, this deposit should be returned to a tenant when their lease has expired. There are certain situations where a landlord is allowed to keep all or part of a tenant's security deposit.
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.
If the Landlord signs the lease with a tenant and finds out the tenant has been evicted 8 times?
This should have been disclosed when the landlord performed the background check, before the lease was signed. Well, if the landlord had an application for an apartment to which the tenant denied having been evicted if there were questions that asked such, then the landlord can terminate the lease for the tenant having falsified the information given.
Is the landlord required to take care of the landscaping before tenant moves in?
is the landlord required to take care of te landscaping before tenant moves in
Should the tenant pay the bank or landlord on foreclosed property?
The Landlord
Can a landlord file a claim if the tenant dies owing rent?
I'm no lawyer but... The estate of the deceased tenant should pay any debts before disbursing the money to beneficiaries. The landlord should file a claim against the estate.
What should I know before listing an office space for sale?
You need to be familiar with the commericial landlord/tenant laws in your states. Commercial landlord/tenant law is different to residential law. You need to know your rights and responsibilities as far as the tenant is concerned.
What can can be done if a tenant doesn't pay his rent and it turns out that the tenant is an illegal alien?
The landlord should serve a notice to quit for non-payment of rent. The fact that the tenant is an alien has nothing to do with the landlord. The landlord who brings it up in court is a fool - the obvious question is, why did the landlord not act on that information before? Waiting to use that information in court is completely disingenous.
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 required notice period for a landlord to give a tenant before asking them to move out in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a landlord is required to give a tenant a notice period of 28 days before asking them to move out.
