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Landlord Tenant Eviction Notice Questions and Answers

Resolved Question: Hi! I'm trying to find out if in CA, a subletting tenant can be evicted w/o unlawful detainer by a leasee.?

I am subletting an apartment in Los Angeles and myself and one of the roommates have had a falling out. She is friends with one of the people on the lease (who has not lived on the property for over 4 years) and has manipulated her into trying to serve me a 30 day notice. They are trying to say that because the leasee is still responsible for the rent, it give them the landlord power of authority to serve such eviction notices, and furthermore, because i am subletting, that they do not have to go through the legal channels and serve an unlawful detainer. They are of the opinion that at the end of the 30 days they can have a police officer escort me off the premises, without allowing me to challenge in any legal way. Do they really have a eg to stand on? I would move, on my own cognition, had I had the financial means. I was laid off from work months ago, and am barely scraping by with unemployment checks. Thanks everyone for all your help and advice. more

Open Question: I have a question about tenant's rights and responsibilities under NYC law: Are there any?!?

I have a question about tenant's rights and responsibilities under NYC law: Are there any?! I am looking at signing a lease, and I am very wary about it. For example: added rent," using the security deposit for other items except for damages, that I have to leave the premises anytime they ask within 5 days notice without an eviction process, etc. It just seems as if the landlord refuses to take on any responsibilities. I feel like I have no rights in this lease! more

Voting Question: Is my property management not looking out for me and my house? What to do with the remaining bad tenant?

We're in NC. Husband's job moved us unexpectedly. Set up property management, and we rented our house out to 3 singles. Wasn't a fan of that, but needed to rent our house, while having to rent another near husband's job. One tenant kicked out the other. We found this out through the tenant who kicked out the other one, before she left and broke the lease herself. Found out that tenant moved through a neighbor, because property management knew tenant was leaving but not the move out date. Property management does not keep us very informed. We hear from them only about something to fix, not when tenants are kicking eachother out and breaking lease. Last tenant of the 3, has broken part of a door frame, broke a wall outlet loose from the wall, etc. (It falls on tenant, b/c this last tenant is only one there now when inspection was done.) Property management tells me these are minor problems and no reason to evict. Multiple tenants broke lease, no written notice from any of them. Isn't that grounds for eviction right there? A door frame and wall outlet don't break over night or by themselves. What do I do? My property manager tells me the tenant is paying for it all to be fixed, so no big deal? Seriously, has someone else been in a similiar situation that can shed some light to this? I've found many articles stating NC landlord/tenant law, and it seems like I find things that support my idea that the tenant should leave, yet my property managment is not concerned with my thoughts on this and say they can't evict the tenant. Also, if I were to fire property management and be a landlord on my own, do I make a new lease or go by the old one that was just in effect w/ property management? more

Resolved Question: Can a landlord give a 3- day eviction notice even though a 30 notice has already been given by the tenants?

a '3-day notice of non payment of rent'. 'if the rent is not paid within 3 days from the delivery date, the rental agreement shall be terminated' sources are very helpful. no i didn't just decide to not pay rent. more

Resolved Question: Landlord-Tenant Advice?

My boyfriend and I moved into this house together and we broke up last week. He served me with an eviction notice this morning even though I told him I would be out asap. I really don't feel like this is fair because I quit my job 2 years ago to attend school and play at home mom to his kids. I've rearranged my life around his and now I have 30 days to get out?! I have no family around here and literally nowhere to go. I need more than 30 days, I've been looking but I haven't even gotten so much as a call back yet. What can I do? He's not the landlord, can he even do that legally? Also, he served me with the eviction notice, I thought that had to be a notary or other person. I am on the lease as an occupant. As are my kids. Does that change things or does he still have grounds. We have only been together for about 4 years so I think that Michigan doesn't recognize common-law until 7 years. more

Resolved Question: How do I stop my landlord from violating a court order rendered against him.?

This one is for the history books. I am renting a space in a private residence from a man who has proven himself to be very, very shaky. I am a homeless woman with an 11-year-old son. When we moved into the house, my landlord's girlfriend started harassing me from day one telling me she did not want me there. She is not a resident at this house but she controls what goes on there. This has been going on since January 2009. I have a job paying me a small salary and this is all I can afford. I have a one-year lease that allows me to live here until Feb. 2010. When the dispute with his girlfriend became to intense, he moved my son and I to his very filthy, uninhabitable, rat/roach infestested basement. I had to clean a space just for us to have a place to sleep. His girlfriend told him to put me there because as homeless people, we belong with the trash and the rats. My landlord attempted to breach the lease and took me to court for eviction. At that time, I was not late on my rent and I was not in violation of anything. The judge dismissed his case and ruled in favor of my counterclaim granting me money damages. Since that time, my landlord has filed an appeal. While waiting for us to go back to to court, he has locked my son out of his room and placed a new tenant in that room. His girlfriend has tried to physically fight me with my landlord standing by hoping something would happen so he can jump in and have justification to throw us out. He comes into my room at 11:00 pm at night without notice. He is doing everything in his power to drive us out without cause but I won't leave without a fight. I am guilty of no infractions and at this time, the courts are on my side. My problem is the strange man he has placed in my son's room. I have to go to work everyday and my son must remain at the home with all these strangers here. Police tells me this is all a civil matter and will not get involved. My landlord is a licensed real estate broker and he has severely violated so many ethics laws that I have lost count. It will take a few weeks to get back into court to address all of the violations to the court order which includes entitling my son and I to the living quarters that we had before he locked us out. Everyday that I come home from work, there is a problem. I pay him with money orders and he has chosen not to cash them to give the indication that I have not paid my rent. Someone please advise. more

Resolved Question: Trespassing landlord - Should I move out?

I recently learned that someone has entered my rented apartment and turned off my thermostat. I woke up and it was 62 degrees in here, and I assumed the gas had been turned off from the basement. I found that someone had entered my apartment from a similar situation with my neighbors. They got a washer, which isn't supposed to be in use without an amendment to the lease that raises their rent due to the increase in the water bill, which the landlord pays. They discovered one morning that their washer was not being supplied with water anymore. It had been turned off from the back, and it's in their kitchen. Either the landlord or a service person came in with a key and turned it off for them. I went over to my apartment and checked out my thermostat. I took off the face, and found a switch that sure enough turned my heat back on. Someone had been in my apartment, too. Now, my lease states that the landlord may enter the property without notice ONLY in the event of an emergency, and to show the property to prospective renters pending the termination of the lease. In order to execute an inspection or make any repairs or really for any other reason at all, the landlord must give 24hr notice. It's spelled out quite clearly. Moreover, there is a clause in my lease called 'Tenant Remedies'. This clause is mostly to protect the tenant from unlawful evictions and distress, but I have to mention it because it ha a few juicy bits. The clause states that if the landlord removes any of the tenant's property from the unit, changes the locks on the tenant, or enters the apartment to reduce or shut off a utility without prior knowledge of the tenant, the tenant may opt to terminate the lease, gain back his security deposit, and sue for damages. Does my heat qualify as a 'utility'? I'm pretty sure it does, but I need clarification on this. The landlord pays for the gas heat. I hear all the time about landlords who shut off the heat in the summer, but quite honestly, I like it warm to begin with. If I wake up in the morning and it's 62 degrees in my apartment, I get upset. Anyone would. So first of all, can he even shut off my heat with it being so cold in the mornings? PA here. Why wouldn't he have the gas company shut off the gas instead of trespassing? Do they charge a fee for that? Am I overreacting here? The man could have stolen something. Maybe he did and I just don't know it yet. I sleep naked, what if he gandered? Finally, as per my lease, can I really dissolve the contract and move out early and still get my deposit back? It seems too good to be true. I don't want to live here if the landlord breaks in on his tenants. I've never met him, I've only dealt with his real estate agents. They tell me he's very old and harmless, but has a temper. I don't care how harmless he is, or how many times his agents have told him he can't break and enter. I am outraged by this. Are there other ways to resolve this problem? Thanks a lot for the advice :) Just checked my lease-- The tenant remedies clause say nothing about the landlord entering without prior notice, but it does mention the reduction or shutting off of 'utilities or other necessary services'. Still, the lease provides that he cannot come in. more

Resolved Question: Can an employer evict me from my apartment, which is part of my commpinsation with out serving me a notice 30?

Here is a brief back round, I quite my last job and my employer wanted me to vacate the mobile home I was living in with in three days or pay rent until I was able to find housing. Now I did not pay anything because they never gave me a statement as to what I owed which I think I would be entitle to. Also they did not pay me the commissions that I am still owed of $3500. Then they served me with eviction papers, at the time of the hearing and before we were even called up, the judge expressed to the party before us that the landlord had to serve, there tenant a 30 day notice if she had been there 6 months to a year and a 60 notice if she had been there longer than a year. Now when they heard this, the lawyer stopped writing up the lock out notice, which she had been doing since the court had started. Then when we were called up they changed there position and dropped the eviction case and said they would take me to small claims court.I say here if I am not supposed to get notice why did they not proceed with the eviction process. As well do I not become a tenant at the time I start paying rent which I was going to be allowed to do by the VP of the company (which I got via e-mail) and would have done had they given me a statement. I have tried all I can to get the law on this, but if anyone knows anything I would appreciate the help. I live in California, I also forgot to mention the small claims case was held today and the Judge gave them time to show him that they have no legal right to have to serve me any kind of notice at all. Reason he did this is cause there lawyer brought up a case I think (or something of the sort) which states what I mentioned above. more

Resolved Question: Question about tenants' rights versus non tenants but living in the same apartment?

Me and my husband have been living with my mother-in-low in the apartment complex building. We've been living with my husban's mom as her caregivers cuz she needed 24/7 care so we were caring for her. However, we were never on the lease as tenants of the apartment since the apartment complex was for elderly people only so mother-in-low was the one over 70 years old that's why she was the only one could be on that lease. The problem is that a week ago my mother-in-low past away in the hospital, she was in the hospital for about 2 months and didn't make it, so now since she was the only tenant on the lease we have to move out. But the question is, how long can we stay here without being locked out by landlord/manager? I know that tenants can get an eviction notice if the rent is not being paid and then at least they'd know the date by which they'd have to leave the appartment. In our case we can't pay the full rent as we're just starting our business so money is tight however we need more time to find another cheaper place. We paid half our rent with mother-in-low and can't pay the full rent. So, again the question is since we are not the tenants and not on the lease can we get the same rights as tenants and at least get the eviction notice? or can they lock us out any time without any eviction notice cuz we have lesser rights than tenants? I live in California. more

Resolved Question: Kicked out of apartment in Rhode Island without an official eviction. No deposit back. What are my rights?

A few months ago I was kicked out of my apartment without an official eviction. Basics: I couldn't come up with my rent and was a week late. I also had a guest staying in the house which violated the terms of the lease. I was given a notice that eviction would take place if I did not fix these two things. It took me another week and the guest that was staying with me still had no place to go and I couldn't come up with the money yet. I was told that if I wasn't out within a couple days that they would call my work and tell them what a bad person I was. I still have the voicemails that the owner and the realtor left stating this. It is illegal to actually call an employer and do this, however I didn't know that at the time and I valued my job over all else, so I got out. I have not received any deposit back and they won't give it to me. (I would ask that only those with knowledge of the Rhode Island Landlord/Tenant laws provide information.) Additional details if you feel like reading: I originally moved in with 2 other tenants. We were individually and collectively responsible for coming up with the rent. The other 2 tenants couldn't come up with rent and ended up moving out and I was stuck with the whole bill for the last couple months I lived there. I was able to come up with the rent on my own twice until it caught up to me financially. When I moved out the oil tank was only about 1/4 full and it was on the lease that you move in and move out with a full tank. There was also a broken lamp and a broken refrigerator handle. There was a total of $1300 in deposit given to the landlord between the three tenants. No one has received any of it. One of the other tenants is MIA and isn't trying to get his deposit back. The other one, I'm good friends with and is going to try to get it back as well. Thanks for any help!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: eviction notice.. please help with some information?

My landlord is kicking me and my boyfriend out for non- payment.. [she refused to take Mays month rent] and than we got a eviction notice.. (i still have the money order for 750.00 that said was purched on may 1st) it also says The amount that must be paid by the tenants for these premises is 2,275.oo payable on the 1st day of each (X) month or _ week in advance i dont understand why she is trying to get that much money we always payed the rent and there is no damange of the property.. There is due unpaid and owing from tenants to landlord 1,070.00 750 rent for may 40.00 late fees (what a late fee when she refused to take the rent money) 250.00 attorney fee.. (she taking me to court and wants me to pay for her attorney will the judge agree with this??) 30,00 Court fee On march 8, 2006 the appellate divison, in the case of Hodges v. Feinstein raiss kelin & booker, LLc ruled that a law firm that "regulay" engages in summary dispossess action are deemed to be " debt collectors" under the fair debt collection practice ast. while not conceding that (her attorneys name) is a "debt collector", we are currently investigating same. in the interim, we have decided to give notice under the fair debt collection practices act and we will comply with same as if we were debt collectors" amount debt 2,665.750 this debt has not been assigned. the original creditor is your landlord. the landlords address set forth on the first page of the complaint. [what does this all mean? I am 20 years old and this was my first apartment.] Again everything was paid on time and there is no damange she refused to take the rent im guessing because she wants us out.. We want out we dont want to stay so we are not going to fight to stay but we want to fight because thats a lot of money.. Thanks alot.. Please give me all the information that i will need. more

Resolved Question: need information on eviction help.. please..?

i live in NJ.. My landlord is kicking me and my boyfriend out for non- payment.. [she refused to take Mays month rent] and than we got a eviction notice.. (i still have the money order for 750.00 that said was purched on may 1st) it also says The amount that must be paid by the tenants for these premises is 2,275.oo payable on the 1st day of each (X) month or _ week in advance i dont understand why she is trying to get that much money we always payed the rent and there is no damange of the property.. There is due unpaid and owing from tenants to landlord 1,070.00 750 rent for may 40.00 late fees (what a late fee when she refused to take the rent money) 250.00 attorney fee.. (she taking me to court and wants me to pay for her attorney will the judge agree with this??) 30,00 Court fee On march 8, 2006 the appellate divison, in the case of Hodges v. Feinstein raiss kelin & booker, LLc ruled that a law firm that "regulay" engages in summary dispossess action are deemed to be " debt collectors" under the fair debt collection practice ast. while not conceding that (her attorneys name) is a "debt collector", we are currently investigating same. in the interim, we have decided to give notice under the fair debt collection practices act and we will comply with same as if we were debt collectors" amount debt 2,665.750 this debt has not been assigned. the original creditor is your landlord. the landlords address set forth on the first page of the complaint. [what does this all mean? I am 20 years old and this was my first apartment.] Again everything was paid on time and there is no damange she refused to take the rent im guessing because she wants us out.. We want out we dont want to stay so we are not going to fight to stay but we want to fight because thats a lot of money.. Thanks alot.. Please give me all the information that i will need. more

Resolved Question: Michigan Landlord/Tenant question: tenant moved out with no notice, but didn't turn in the keys, etc...?

I am a residential landlord in Michigan. I have a lease in writing. Not only did my tenant move out before the lease expired, but they didn't give written notice and no forwarding address. They canceled the utilities that were in their name, but never turned in their keys. They keep coming back to the house, which is now empty. (I am assuming to see if I have entered the house, which I haven't) I don't know how to proceed. (I can present them with an eviction notice, but they have already moved their things out) The also left piles of trash in the back yard. Please give me advice or websites that may help me under Michigan law. Thanks! more

Voting Question: Are thr lws prvntng a lndlrd frm ending a mo. to mo. lease on shrt notice or rquire wrning longer than 15 days?

I'm 3 months into a month by month lease and have paid on time for the past 2 months. I'm late for may and agreed to pay the late fee. My landlord informed me on the 15th of may that she'll be terminating the lease to get another tenant in the apartment and that she'd be using my deposit to pay for may. I still want to live there and will have the full amount as soon as my tax return arrives. Is there a minimum period of warning that a landlord must give a tenant before ending a lease (basically eviction for late payment) and is that required period of warning longer than 15 days? Help me out guys. I'm in tennessee more

Voting Question: in nevada are landlords are apartment owners allowed to just evict a tenant without giving the tenant 24 hr?

in nevada are landlords or apartment owners allowed to evict a tenant or lock them out without giving the tenant an eviction notice from the courts? i mean they gave the tenant a letter stating they will be evicted in 24 hours but it was not from the courts, is that legal? if no what should the tenant do? more

Resolved Question: Tenant will not vacate apartment?

We own a 2 family home in MA. Months ago we notified the tenants in each apt that we were putting the house on the market. We have a buyer for the house and the buyer wants the top floor apt vacated. The tenant does not have a lease, they have a tenancy at will agreement which is month to month. The tenant was served an eviction notice and was told they need to move out by June 30, 2009. The tenant said she was not going anywhere. We do not want to go to court over this. What rights do we have as landlords?? Everything we're finding has to do with tenant rights only. Any help would be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Eviction notice (England)?

Right so i have 6 weeks left of this years tenancy and my landlord has just said he's kicking us out. I have already signed the contract for another year though (i havnt given him any predated cheques for this yet). What i want to know is how much notice i am legally entitled to to leave the house and because im getting kicked out, whos responibility is it to find new tenants (mine or his)? p.s i have no interest whatsoever in staying in this house even if it were to all blow over more

Resolved Question: can a apartment manager lawfully evict a family from a tenant within 8 hours of eviction notice?

Today my friend's family got evicted from his apartment tenant at manor sweets apartments. the reason was for skateboarding. from what i know my friends little brother got cought skateboarding 5 days ago and then he got cought today to and the manager went to his house and just told tyler's parents about the incedent today and gave them 8 hours to move out or she would call the police. aslo tylers mom tried paying rent but the manager would not acept the rent. i think she did this unlawfully. i lookd up some stuff and this is some stuff i found The Eviction Process starts for nine reasons specified by law: 1. Nonpayment of rent; 2. Extensive and continuing physical injury to property; 3. Serious and continuing health hazard; 4. Illegal drug activity and formal police report filed (lease provision must allow for termination); 5. Violation of the lease provision and the lease allows for termination; 6. Forceful entry OR peaceful entry, but forceful stay OR trespass; 7. Holding over after natural expiration of lease term; 8. "Just cause" for terminating tenant of mobile home park; 9. "Just cause" for terminating tenant of government-subsidized housing; The Eviction Process starts with a proper Notice of Eviction and may involve court appearances and a trial. An Order of Eviction may be issued and a court officer or someone from the sheriff's office may remove the tenant and tenant's personal items from the rental property. However, there are many steps in the eviction process before the tenant is physically removed. Most managers and tenants reach a settlement or agreement long before the matter moves that far. Each reason for eviction has a specific amount of time that MUST pass before the landlord may commence a lawsuit - either 24 hours or 7 days or 30 days. For details follow the link above. Once the proper notice is prepared it must be delivered to the tenant: * In person to the tenant, OR * By first-class Mail, addressed to the tenant and all occupants. The tenant is not required to move out when the eviction notice expires - he/she may have a valid defense to the landlord's reason for eviction. Expiration of 24 hours or 7 days or 30 days time period only enables the landlord/ manager to file a lawsuit. VIOLATING AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE LEASE OR LANDLORD-TENANT CODE Most leases include rules and promises by the tenant. Some examples are: a promise to not make noise that disturbs the neighbors, or a promise not to run a business out of the house without the landlord's permission. The Landlord-Tenant Code also includes rules that are made a part of all leases automatically, even if the lease is not written down. Some of these are: a promise to keep the property clean and safe, and a promise not to damage or destroy any part of the property. If you break one of these rules or promises, the landlord can go to court to have you evicted. To do so, the landlord must first give you a letter that does the following: 1. explain what rule you have broken and what you are doing wrong, 2. give you at least 7 days to correct the problem (not 5 days as when rent is late), 3. tell you that if the problem is not corrected by the deadline, the landlord may terminate the lease and go to court to have you evicted, 4. warn you that if the same rule is broken again within 1 year, the landlord can go directly to court without giving a new notice. If you do not fix the problem, or if you fix it and break the same rule again within 1 year, your landlord can take you to court to have you evicted. * Pay Rent or Quit Notices are typically used when the tenant has not paid the rent. They give the tenant a few days (three to five in most states) to pay the rent or move out ("quit"). * Cure or Quit Notices are typically given after a tenant violates a term or condition of the lease or rental agreement, such as a no-pets clause or the requirement to refrain from making excessive noise. Usually, the tenant has a set amount of time in which to correct, or "cure," the violation. A tenant who fails to do so must move or face the possibility of an eviction lawsuit. * Unconditional Quit Notices are the harshest of all. They order the tenant to vacate the premises with no chance to pay the rent or correct a lease or rental agreement violation. In most states, unconditional quit notices are allowed only when the tenant has: o repeatedly violated a significant lease or rental agreement clause o been late with the rent on more than one occasion o seriously damaged the premises, or o engaged in serious illegal activity, such as drug dealing on the premises. witch she did a unconditional quit notices witch she shouldent of done cause they did not break any of those rules i just want to know can my friend sue them for what the manager did more

Resolved Question: HELP!! I just received an Eviction notice from the Abuser in a Domestic Violence case, that was convicted?

The Court ordered a 6 Month's no contact with me. I needed this time ALONE to try to financially get on my feet and get out of here FOR GOOD. I have no money,job,car and no family in FLORIDA. I will be forced to go to a woman's shelter. He WAS my Domestic Partner, and this is his Home. He thought I had "No right's" due to everything is his. He just plead out Monday May 4Th. He started all this retalitaion 2 day's later. The Eviction notice was a letter signed by him, and he and his Attorney threatened me with Criminal charges if I did anything "wrong" while staying in his home alone. WHY is this not a violation of the No contact order? This letter was from him, not his Attorney. I have suffered a broken bone and repeated black eyes for the last year and a half from this Retired Police Sargent. I FINALLY made that "phone call for help." Since he is taking the legal procedure against me as a "Tenant." Don't these Florida Eviction Laws pertain to me? Section 83.67,FS A Landlord can not shut of utilities OR services in attempt to force the Tenant out. He has shut off the Phone, and cable as of 2 days ago. Section 83.56 (2) (a), F.S. A Landlord MAY NOT evict you solely in RETAILIATION for asserting your Tenants Rights. I had a right ot call the Police when he was attacking me and committing a crime agaisnt me. I need to stay here ALONE for the next 6 Month's. . . What possible Loophole did he and his Attorney find to file this agisnt me OR is this just a continuance of his Arrogance and Bully like behavior? I know he purposely had me served on a Friday night, knowing AGAIN I couldn't seek any Legal help until Monday, and worry all weekend. I don't have a personal Attorney to call this weekend. According to Florida eviction Laws, your not correct. It doesn't matter "what" is in his name. . . Now, I have to find an Attorney to enforce this Laws in my behalf. But, thanks for giving it a shot! THANK YOU TAG23! Your right about the Media . . . I also think he has violated the no contact! Sorry Sweathar, you haven't a clue "Leagally" what your talking about. Look up The laws I stated, Then maybe you'll have a better understanding about what I wrote pertaining to Florida Eviction Laws. Toby and Sweathar: I hope you two never go into Law Practice together. You both haven't a clue about Florida Eviction laws that I posted. more

Resolved Question: Eviction notice yet i can pay my rent but in weekly payents instead of monthly ones as per my contract!!?

I have paid one month upfront and one month in deposit to my land lord.I live in a shared house of eight people with communal areas and a small bedroom.i came to this property on the understanding that the communal areas will be cleaned once a week by cleaners (they are not) One of the tenants wants his sister to move in and i have lost my job but have benefits once every fortnight.The landlord does except benefits but has demanded the months rent by the 11th of May yet i can pay a weekly full amount of £130 per week clearing the monthly £520 amount at the end of each month. I believe the other tenant's sister has offered more for my room and i am being pushed out with no where to go unnecessarily. If i am a month upfront and will pay weekly into the account why are they aloud to evict me and what can i do to stop this?? more

Resolved Question: can i sue my landlord for harrassment now that i won in court?

she came in 1 day and said she smelled pot in her upstairs apartment and gave me an eviction notice. i told her she couldnt do that and she filed to have my small family evicted. before the hearing she came to my apartment 1 eve with the constable and asked to take some pics i said sure, even tho i knew i didnt have to let her, and while she was here she shut my hot water off and shut off the water to my washer. i let that go. but it was fishy to begin with just because the constables wife( i can only assume) came in too and they pretty much just stood there while she went through the place. the law here in penns. says that a tenant can only b ecvicted for the second alleged and proven violation. which meant that she took me to court on no grounds legally what so ever. it was very traumatic to my wife(28 with heart disease) and my 4 year old daughter. i knew she couldn't win. i studied the laws and talked to an attorney. she never came down to my apartment when she says she smelled pot. no one has EVER smelled pot in my house( unless they were invited), i am 38 and attentive. it was very stressfull to say the least. more

Resolved Question: 401K hardship withdraw need eviction notice?

I applied for a hardship withdraw from my 401K plan. We are not going to be able to pay our rent with our recent paycut. The problem is,we are now current on our rent & haven't gotten an eviction notice from our landlord...yet. Is there a way around this? We have been renting our home 5 years & have been very good tenants! more

Resolved Question: Not an eviction; changing locks on rental, where can I find a written notice template to give to my tenants?

I am a new landlord, and I am renting out my home, I want to change the locks but I would like to give my tenant a 24 hour notice and a written agreement that they will sign, just notifying them of the change and what date and time I would like to do it. I am giving them copies of the keys, this is not an eviction. I need a template that I can make corrections on and print out. more

Resolved Question: landlord is not paying his mortgage and now i,m facing eviction:(?

ok, i,m renting a 2 bedroom flat from 23 june 2008, 2 days ago somebody from council came and gave me a notice of eviction saying that eviction will take place on 18 may, i told him that i'm just a tenant and i'm paying my rent on time and i got a contract, he told me to call my landlord, i called him and my landlord said that you better move out and he said that he is not paying his mortgage for this flat, and told me to move out, need help more

Resolved Question: what should i lookout for when doing a house inspection?

i have been renting out my property for about 9 months now to some very bad tenants (not paid rent or paid very late or not the full amount, every month since renting) we are seeking a re-possession order through the courts and they have advised us to perform a house inspection.... we have given all the legal notice (48hours in writting) and the inspection is due to take place very soon.... the problem is we have never done a house inspection before (we rented to family privately and never thought we would have this problem with them) and dont know what to look out for. can any landlords out there give me some advise on to what to look out for, and what to document... also we have a feeling they will not allow us to in to the house to do the inspection.... how will this affect us in relation to the court case? obviously i dont what to give to many details about that as it is still on-going but we are not just seeking eviction on grounds of rent problems...(there has been other concerns as well). they have also changed the locks....can i demand they change them back and will this also affect the court case as we have not been supplied with a copy of the new key. thanks for any and all advice more

Resolved Question: Is a landlord's agent allowed to enter property to take photo's?

We have been given an eviction notice from our landlord but the landlords agent wants to come to take photos of the house so they can put it back out for rent. Are they allowed to take photo's of our interior whilst all our possesions and furniture are still here? We are just a little worried if these photos are to be shown to prospective tenants they are going to see what we have and what's stopping them either breaking in when we are not here and taking our stuff as they will know what we have and where it's kept and also feels a breach of our privacy. We have been here a year and 3 months now so they will surely still have the interior photos from before we moved in when the house was totally empty to use. Whats your opinion? Also what notice must they give us before taking these photos? We were given notice because my husband was made redundant from his job and we told the landlords and the agency they are under, and they did not like it knowing they might not get their rent money so gave us two months notice. Even though we are trying to get help from the housing benefit it seems they are not prepared to wait for it all to be sorted out. more

Resolved Question: As a landlord was I wrong to issue an eviction in this situation?

I have a tenant who has recently fallen on hard times. She is a single parent and came from a very bad marriage where her husband killed himself. This month, she was $200 short on rent. We are very strict about this. We will work with our tenants but we do not allow them to get too far behind. The rule is 14 days after rent due (which is by the 7th of the month) if you have not paid or have not made some type of suitable arrangements an eviction notice is issued. My tenant is on a program for abused women (because of her past) she stated that they would help her with her rent but she needed a paper from me. I gave her a paper with a payment history, what was owed, and my name number and address. Last week, she told me that friday the 17th I would have my money. I didn't get it fri. I heard nothing from her over the wkend. And again nothing on mon. So today I issued an eviction notice. My mother (and partner) identifies with this woman and is always trying to help. (We have argued over this I also like this woman and her children and do not want to lose them as tenants but this is a business) So, my mother stopped by to speak to the tenant. The tenant showed her the papers that the money was coming. So I waived the eviction. My mother is very angry with me and told me I jumped the gun and should never have issued the eviction. I feel that if I had to being that it was our policy I feel it was the tenants responsibility to show me the verification from the program. It was not mine to chase her down. She was not home when I gave the notice. Was I wrong? (the tenant did say that she should have talked to us when her case worker didn't bring the check friday and rescheduled for this friday) I do feel a little guilty her children were very upset about the eviction and thinking they had to leave. They couldn't understand it because they were getting the money. I explained it to all of them the way I justify it it was a business decision. My mother and I and even my husband all agreed on this as a business decision it was not personal. Just to clarify the program never verified with me that they would pay. Her caseworker told her that she would bring the check on the 17th then ended up resceduling that to the 24th. The tenant only told me she could get the help then told me that the check would be here the 17th. I had no proof that it was true. The program did give her a verification letter to give to me she just didn't give it to me. I also went over the weekend to speak to her but I could never catch her at home. I had asked her to stop in and see me (I live in the building) and she never did. more

Voting Question: HELP-writing a revised agreement for a roommmate agreed to leave earlier than original contracted date?

Dear all, I'm drafting up a short agreement contract, stating that my rooommate A, will move out on a specific date earlier than we originally agreed on, to be exact one month earlier. This roommate was always late on rent/deposit, a drama queen, and tried to lie to get me pay for her food when we went out and stuff ( I used to see her as a friend so I did that ). A couple weeks ago I got mad and blunted out that I wanted her to leave the next day, and she was so pissed that she called the landlord on it and said if i do that she'll call the cops, and the landlord told me I had to give her 30 day notice so she has to right to stay for an additional month. Now, she had verbally agreed to leave on June 10th, which is actually several days less than 30 days. The confusing part is she sees it as I'm kicking her out and she said I have to give her sort of an eviction notice, but I see this as that we mutually agreed to revise the move out date, although I did have the intention of kicking her out. I plan to write the following but dont' know if it'd be enough, or good enough where she's not going to give me any trouble afterwards, also since I took over the apartment from the original landlord and she and the other person pays me, this agreement should be only between her and I, right?. Please see follows: " I, XX, landlord, and Miss A, tenant, of (Apartment address), agree that the revised ending day for the tenant’s occupancy is June 10, 2009. The tenant should be moving out on or before June 10, 2009. The tenant is responsible for all rent dues and utility fees at the landlord’s discretion and pay it before or upon the day of moving out. (Signature and date) I appreciate any good advices, Thanks so much, God bless! Dee. more

Resolved Question: Can a landlord put in the lease that I am waiving my rights to an eviction hearing?

I have a boss that says his attorney said that he has some new leases for him and that he can have it in his lease that the tenant gives up there right to an eviction hearing and that he only needs to give the notice to quit,the only reason I ask is because I like my boss and do not want to see him get himself in trouble because of some misguided information. more

Resolved Question: i got a 60 day eviction notice and i disagree!?

i got a 60 day eviction notice. There was a problem with my brother and the police. My brother was a my place a little bit drunk and the police was called and the next day the landlord called me in to her office and gave me a 60 day notice.... There has also been complaints from other tenants that she is a horrible landlord and that she is very rude and might have a drinking problem.... what can i do? more

Resolved Question: Can rotten landlord sue my mum?

My mum and I both rent houses from a dispicable bully of a landlord. He outright refuses to carry out any repairs (yeah, I know, illegal but what can we do when he threatens eviction and we didn't have anywhere to go?) We have both decided that enough is enough and given our notices but now he is becoming very b*tchy with us. I believe that its because we have always done his work for free for him (he lives 240 miles away so its up to us to assist his other tenants round here otherwise its the tenants - our neighbours - who really suffer) under a masked threat of eviction and now he's pi**ed that he has no free workers. My mum rents a couple of tatty old buildings (described as stables in the tenancy agreements) which are actually very unsafe. A couple of months ago, an internal, stall seperating wall fell down onto her 4 month old colt causing over £200 worth of vets fees for treatment of his injuries. She didn't take action against the landlord or anything like that, and wrote it off as "one of those things". Now today she has recieved a letter stating the LL is taking legal action over the wall as she refuses to pay to have it put back up. Well, I say she refuses, but she's never told him that. He's only taking legal action on the ASSUMPTION that she won't repair it. As soon as I have recieved my bond back from him (with him, I doubt it'll happen, even though I've spent hundreds and in my mum's case thousands of pounds doing up his rotting neglected houses) I am going to contact the council building and planning dept and report his dangerous buildings. Landlord registration dept will also be getting a call. Can you guys think of any other avenues we could explore to bring this man to justice? and more importantly: Can she be legally sued by him? He'll most definately be going for legal costs too. Or should SHE be suing him? Thanks in advance. We're in the UK. more

Resolved Question: might have to evict tenants?

My husband and I own a home in another state that is being rented out. My renters are way behind on their rent and are constantly making excuses of when and how much they can pay. One lost his job but got a new one and claims he'll have rent caught up with hios first real paycheck. I'll beleive it when I see it. We have a professional landlord managing the property and helping us and we're discussing eviction. Before we proceed with issuing an eviction notice should we hire a lawyer? more

Voting Question: How do i start the court process to fight eviction?

I informed my landlord in person and by email of several issues i have had in my apartment more then 30 days ago. I decided again to talk with the landlord by conversation and email about the issues. I was informed that a handy man would be around soon.. I also informed the landlord of a mechanic shop they set up on the property which I dont think is legal to have in a residential area and they are stealing my electricity. They tapped into my box. The following day I received a 30 day to quit notice. I have two questions: 1) I read that as of 01/01/07 if a tenant has lived in a unit for more than a year then a 60 day notice to quit is required. Does anyone know of this to be true? 2) How do I go about fighting this eviction in court? I looked up the information they had at L.A. Superior court website but that wasnt a big help. Do I just show up at the court and ask what forms I would need to file. Thank you in advance. I hope this was enough information. more

Resolved Question: No Landlord/ Tenant written lease agreement?

If a verbal agreement between someone said "you can stay here temporarily" and never leaves- does that constitute a landlord/tenant dispute in court? He was asked to leave and refuses. She posted an eviction notice and he is contesting. Although there is no written lease agreement, what rights does the property owner have in this case? She is going through the proper eviction proceedings but he's being terribly difficult. He's accused the owner of violating tenant landlord laws, refuses to allow the owner in to the apartment to inspect...etc. This is in the state of New Hampshire more

Voting Question: Is it always going to be a civil issue when a car(mine)is towed from Private Property.?

I recently had my car towed from a tenant only parking area in a mid-sized S. Cal. city. I know the real reason for the tow, as I had just finished talking with a city building inspector(me-tenant)after he had a walk through with the property manager, regarding some renovations they had completed in some of the apartments where I reside. She was not happy by me revelaing some things they were trying to obviously hide. Myself, and seven remaining tenants had also just recently recieved eviction notices after bearing the 6 months of construction that went on, never complaining because she had told all of us we could stay indefinitly after the construction. So, I was no longer in fear of speaking to the inspector, as I had already entered into my second week after the notice, giving me 60 days. After the conversation I left in a friends car. I returned and she had towed my car. I was mad, to put it mildly, determined from one the painters on the property that it was indeed the landlord. I did not know that the towing company stiil would have to notify the police to tell them where they towed my car, so I start calling the the property management company looking for my car and the tow company, getting no answer at the office of the property management Co.. They admit they had my car towed, telling me to call them back the next day(now 4:30pm and called his home)at the office, and not his home. He, the owner of the company, his employee that initiated the tow, both hanging up on me twice, telling me to call back now in ten minutes until we locate the number, all to stall me beyond the cut off time I would now have to pay overnight charges from the impound yard. I am suing them for the illegal tow, and up until a few days ago, had no idea there was Cal.VC about this, as I was simply going on Tenant/Landlord issues, using the staute regarding retaliation. Imagine my surprise when I found this law. to shorten this, the suit has been delayed by them, and i continue to try to gather more evidence to assure I win. I go the police department, and a luetenant comes out to talk to me. I explain that I want to know why, when you were aware of the illegal tow, did you never tell me, as you knew where the car was as well? He advised me that the laws I was speaking about were not intended for my situation, new laws, and rarely apply in our town. They are only for very large apartment complexs, and only to insure that if there was a continuous proplem at a "large" complex, and continued abuse by a property manager, the police "might" have the ability to take action, as well as a tenant having a civil recourse. He added that in my case the only action would be civil, and the police would have no involvement. There is more...but enough in this area... Sorry for the detail, but felt the need to give details...Thanks more

Resolved Question: Tenants' rights in foreclosure - Texas - does eviction go against tenant record if LANDLORD's fault?

With the increase in foreclosures, more and more renters are being subjected to eviction proceedings even if they've kept up on their rent. The family of a student at my school just received a letter from the entity that took ownership of the property they're renting -- at the moment, it's unclear to me whether they're renting in a large building, a house, or what -- and they're trying to figure out whether to accept an offer that purports to give them $500 if they (a) accept the offer by March 16 [7 days from the date of the letter] (b) completely move out by March 23 and (c) leave the property clean, etc. The scary part is that the agreement calls for them to sign a form saying something to the effect that it's a voluntary eviction, and if they don't take the offer, they'll have eviction proceedings filed against them. Apart from concerns that the new owner might find an excuse to not fork over the money (think it's a big bank, but I'll check), there's a concern that officially the "voluntary" thing could look bad to potential landlords when they try to rent elsewhere. I've checked all the usual web site on tenants' rights in Texas (TYLA, various tenant organizations, and so forth), but they only address things like how much notice. Nothing spells out whether the eviction is identified as being "no fault," as it were. Thanks for the help so far. I got to look at the documents again today, and part of the problem was that the real estate company's letter calls things by different names than the actual paperwork does. The letter mentions that the "Cash For Keys Agreement ... allows for entry of a judgment of eviction," but the form the agent actually enclosed is labeled "Voluntary Vacancy Agreement" and doesn't mention eviction AT ALL. So in addition to passing on your advice, we're telling her to get the agent to clarify *in writing* if the CFK document she mentions is actually the VV paper, and to fix the part about an eviction entry. My guess is that she either pasted material from a different form letter, or was trying to allow for the fact that eviction can still be pursued if tenants sign the agreement but then don't hold up their end. So long as they don't ask them to sign anything *different*, the official documents are totally eviction-free. more

Resolved Question: I'm seeking info on tenants rights in the state of nebraska?

I'm seeking info on tenants rights in the state of nebraska? we were renting a house for the past 6 months, and for six months the landlord refused to replace window that were completely broken out..in February we gave her $300 and a letter stating she had 14 days to fix the windows or we would take the remaining $300 for that month and the following months rent to have them repaired ourselves ( my electric bill for the winter months had been $300+ every month) 3 days later we received an eviction notice...we moved out the 1st of march...now we are wanting are deposit back because we did a lot of work to the house and it was a wreck when we moved in and we left it 100% cleaner than it was when we moved in...she took us to court to get us out but as of the court date we had already moved...what steps should we take next? i spoke with a lawyer beofre withholding half the rent and he advised me it was my right to do so since they are needed to keep the heat inside more

Resolved Question: Can I be evicted for smoking in my apartment?

I live in Orlando FL and I'm a light smoker (half a pack a day). I've recently moved into a new apartment and the tenats in the adjacent apartment have complained of a slight smoke oder in the corner of their kitchen. To rectify this situation, I have agreed to smoke the majority of the time outside. I am disabled and I'm not able to go outside all the time due to weather and time of night. Despite my efforts the tenants have still complained about the oder. The other day I received a notice that stated that I was no longer permmited to smoke in my apartment, and that if I did, I would be evicted. I do not have a non smoking clause in my lease and the building I live in is not designated as non smoking residency. The landlord has not made any attempt to resolve the issue. There are 12 windows in my apartment and all are stuck/painted shut and cannot be opened. Can I be evicted even if don't have non smoking clause in my lease? Do to my disability, does the landlord need to make reasonable accommidations for my disability and solve the issue of smoke going into the other apartment? Were can I find update information on evictions for smoking in the absence of a non smoking clause? more

Resolved Question: Need a good and fair priced landlord/tenant lawyer in Washington DC.?

I am the tenant. I am due my security deposit, which I would handle myself but I believe I may be due damages. I would like to find a good lawyer that doesn't break the bank that could consult me. This is a run down of what happened... I vacated my previous rental unit on the 12th day of September, 2006. I provided my landlord with forwarding contact information. He never returned the deposit to me or notified me of valid deduction from my deposit. I also believe that he unlawfully evicted us, took criminal actions, discriminated against us and interfered with our right to fulfill the lease agreement in peace, all of which I have proof. When my roommate and I realized we were going to be behind on the rent in June of 2006, I sent a partial payment with a note detailing why I was late and a payment schedule of when I would pay the missing monies, bringing my balance to paid in full by July 15, 2006. Our landlord never contacted us stating that this was not acceptable to him. Our first inclination that there was a problem was when we received an eviction notice on our door. When we received the eviction notice we realized that he had made a claim for judgment in the incorrect amount. He made a claim for $2520, stating that we owed him for a full two months rent plus an outrageous 10% in late fees, (there is no mention in our lease of charging anything for late fees). He held onto the partial payments we had already sent him. He did not send them back with a written letter stating that he was not accepting partial payment. One of our payments he forged the date on the check and deposited it weeks after receipt. My roommate and I went to court, (the landlord did not show). On that date we discussed with his lawyer a missing payment we had made to him in the amount of $330. His attorney stated that the landlord told him the check had been returned for insufficient funds. We had no record of this and his attorney did not have the correct balance due so he advised us to hold our payment. We ended up mailing the landlord the remaining payments including the two months of late fees. We sent two letters expressing our desire to resolve this situation and other matters, he never responded to us and kept moving forward with eviction proceeding while holding on to our payments, never communicating with us or responding to our letters or calls. After we received the notice from the US Marshall stating that we could be evicted at any time, we were left with no choice but to pay the stop payment fee and stop payment on our checks (except for the one in question of $330) and move out. After we moved out he cashed the check for $330. Additionally, he never repaired our air conditioning; we lived in sweltering heat all summer. I woke up with termites hatching out of the walls and going onto my bed. I made him aware immediately and he never exterminated. He made derogatory comments towards my roommate as well as he NEVER referred to her by her correct name. He made a miserable living experience for us and I hope that he does not continue to do this to other unsuspecting renters. I have… A.Copy of check with forged date B.Copy of our lease for verification of handwriting C.Copy of letter sent dated August 28, 2006 D.Receipt of letter (dated August 28, 2006) sent by certified mail E.Copy of letter sent on August 6, 2006 more

Voting Question: How can I find the social security number of a tenant who has provided me with a bogus one on her application?

I am a landlord. I had a tenant move into my property a couple of months ago and I am just realizing that the social she gave me may have been one belonging to a child. There was no indication of this when I originally pulled her credit and background report. I have since called the SSA to verify the number and they said that it is not hers and she should immediately report to her local SSA office. I am now sending out a notice of eviction, but if she leaves owing a balance, I can't get any money from her if I don't have a valid SSN. How can I find out what her SSN is , as she probably won't give it to me now. I do have copies of her documents from SSA because she receives SSI and child support, but none of them have an SSN on them. Her past due balance now is about $1,000. I'm evicting her before it gets any higher. more

Resolved Question: Missing signature on lease, is it still valid?

I recently realized that as a Landlord I had not signed the rental agreement. The tenants both signed. There have since been ammendments made to lease where everyone has signed and I have both written and verbal references to lease. I served them with eviction notice last night, which is how I realized that I had never signed. Is the lease still binding or will I lose my case? more

Resolved Question: Marshall got the court warrant. Can I evict this tenant and take my apartment back?

This is a 6 family rent stabilized building in New York City. The tenant had stipulated to get the FEP (Welfare) pay her rent arrears otherwise Marshall can evict her. She twice asked the Court to postpone the deadline and the court stayed for twice. She has not paid by the deadline and the Marshall got the Court warrant. I paid the Marshall to serve the tenant 6 days notice. The last time in the Court in January, the judge said the tenant had to pay at least half if she could not pay all, otherwise the tenant would be evicted. Since then I got a rent supplement check from the NYC for the amount equal to 1% of what she owes. What if she files an order to show cause to stay for more time during the 6 days, which I am sure she would? Do we go back to the Court for the Court to grant more time for her to pay? The non-pay eviction case was open September last year. By now, all she and welfare paid during the course of the stipulation is about one month rent. Stipulation amount practically is the amount of the rent for October, November, December and January. February and March rents are not included because the last stipulation was in January. Even when the Marshall got the court warrant, can she postpone the payment by filing the order to show cause? This is the second non-pay eviction with this tenant in two years since I bought this building. Each time I took her to the court, she calls the city and files a complaint about the building and her apartment. Many of her complaint is tenant caused (She puts open kitchen garbage in front of her door to invite loaches, refuse an access to monthly exterminator despite the prior notice, places things on fire escape and call the city to complain it's building's violation.) or the damage the tenant caused to her apartment (Plumber replaced her kitchen waste pipe and she broke it again. But I repaired again. I am sure she will break it again if I take her to the court. She even said to me in the Court, "Tenants have many ways to protect themselves when it is rent stabilized building. They can breakdown the building and protect themselves not to be evicted," which I don't agree it is legally true. But that is what this tenant believes and has been doing.) I replaced her entire kitchen floor twice in two years. I changed her bathroom vanity and waste pipe last year and this time I did complete renovation of her bathroom when I got violation for "mold in the bathroom" (Tenant does not want to clean and the landlord get the violation?) and "Leaky vanity waste pipe," which was brand new and working fine just one year ago and also a couple of weeks before complain was filed. I called city inspector and violation was removed. I spent more than $10,000 in two years for her apartment alone, for fixing perfectly what she complains. I have receipts and signed contracts with constructors. I also have affidavits from them that she denied access. The building is pretty fair condition and no other tenant has ever filed any complaint. Most of them who live in the building for many years say this tenant has been doing this since she moved in 8 years ago, which is, never pay the rent, when the landlord takes her to the Court, call the city and file complaints and get violation. All the previous landlords have to take her to the Court. But no previous landlord lavishly repaired or renovated her apartment like I have been doing, according to other tenants. Should I bring these facts to the Court or does the Court just have to give her more time to pay when she files an order to show cause to allow her more time, even after the Marshall got the Court Warrant? It does not sound fair. more

Voting Question: Evicting without a lease agreement?

I have a couple friends who have been staying with us for 10 days. They are homeless and my husband and I have allowed them to have mail sent here and store their clothes and other belongings here (and take showers, etc.) in exchange for them putting the cable, phone, and internet in their name. They have not paid rent (as of yet) but are now claiming that since their stuff is here, they live here and I do not have rights to kick them out without a 30 eviction notice. I do not want them living here because they are not on our lease and my landlord would evict us if she finds out they are trying to claim they live here (because of the bill in their name, storing stuff here, and getting mail). We do not have a written rent agreement stating they live here, but they are claiming we have a verbal contract that they are tenants when we do not. How can I get them out of my home without issues? Do I seriously have to give them notice even though I did not give them any type of written agreement? I am in California by the way if that helps. Thanks! They do not have a key and have never once paid rent or gotten a receipt of rent payment. Hey renzz, I just talked to my landlord and she does not care either way if they stay or not. She will evict them for me. more

Resolved Question: Never signed lease with new landlord?

About a month after I moved into a new apartment on a month-to-month basis, the building changed hands. I was never approached to sign a lease with the new landlord. I was promised new carpet and other upgrades by the previous management, but the new landlord refused to do them and does only the minimum as far as repairs. Also, it may be some discrimination going on - they gave new tenants a parking space when they knew I was on the waiting list and was told I couldnt have a pet but tenants that have moved in after me has them. I put up with this for 3 years and now Ive had enough. My question is, can I still get an eviction on my record if I move without giving a 30 day notice? Technically I dont have a lease with these punks, and Ive decided Im going to fight if they take me to court. I dont feel I owe these slumlords any respect & I plan to leave the apartment the way I moved in - dirty & torn carpet & soiled walls. I live in CA. Thanks! more

Voting Question: As a landlord, how do I get started with the eviction process in NYC?

Here's the story: I bought a house in November in the Bronx. It's a two family home, a three bedroom upstairs and a one bedroom downstairs. When I bought the house both units were rented out and I was under the impression that downstairs had no lease, which was great since I wanted to move in there. It turned out that the tenant actually has a lease through March. She had previously agreed to vacate the apartment at the end of January, then never did so. I believe that she will not leave the apartment come the end of March like she is supposed to. This month she has not paid me rent at all (it is now the 18th) and my mortgage payment is looming. I have already sent her notice that I will not renew her lease and that she will have to vacate the apartment at the end of March. After many phone calls and knocking on the door (in which I hear that she is home) she is non-responsive to my requests for the rent. Am I legally allowed to start the eviction process? What do I have to do? Really, what is the first step or two? Do I have to visit the Bronx County Courthouse? I've done some minor searching over the net, but I can't seem to get a definitive answer. I just want her out of my house so I can live there. On a side note, I am 26 and this is terrible. I never bother anyone and always pay my bills on time and yet I have to deal with this. Hopefully I don't have to sink too much money on this or I will be sunk myself. This stinks. more

Voting Question: How can someone sue a landlord for harrasment?

My landlord gave me a 30 days eviction notice. This man harasses me and the other tenant on daily bases. He wants to dictate how and when and what time we can clean the house. He wants to be present to see it coz if he doesn't see it, he says you are dirty and didn't clean. He yells very loud and everyone, saying he owns the house and can do whatever he wants. The harrassment is beyond anything i've seen or heard. He knocks my door for reason like somone moved the toaster by one inch and didnot put it in it's original position or something like he was using the kitchen and someone turned off the light without asking him and so on and so forth. And this on daily basis. Just yesterday he was knocking my door when i was on the phone with my mum who requested to talk to me before going in for her heart surgery. He harrassed my wife untill she refused to get out of the room just to avoid this man. I really want to make him pay but the bad news is that i really don't have good proof for his harassment. I just have one recorded argument with him where he was suggesting we get physical and then the other tenant is japanese so she hardly understands english to testify in court. What should i do? more

Resolved Question: When can a landlord start a collection?

Well... this is a bit of history, read all, please. I'm moving out and the management office guy told me the lease is unbreakable. He told me there are no penalty payment nor other fees... only completing the lease or sublet. I went to tenant.org and asked them for help. My lease is breakable because the apartment / building fails in some musts. In addition, they must show my apartment after my written notice, and for sure they will not. Today, the management office guy called me, he was trying to intimidate me telling me that if I leave, he would place a collection and ruin my credit. He offered to me to pay two months and break the lease (which is illegal) I called my lawyer and he told me to do nothing but wait. I know nothing will happen. This nonprofit corporation is rated as satisfactory in the bbb. It supposed they need to sue me for eviction before starting any collection, right? tenant.org will bring enough proof that the landlord is lying... so I'm not worried about a possible hearing (in fact, in 99% of the cases there is no hearing at all) Just I need to know, when can they start a collection? Thanks!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: In California, if a tenant moves out without 30-day notice and puts a friend in the unit, WHOM do you evict?

Renter signed a contract agreement. Then moved out without giving a 30 Day notice to landlord. The original tenant "moved" his friend into the unit. No additional deposit was ever paid (so original deposit was not returned to the original tenant). The landlord was not in agreement for a "long-term" new renter, but agreed to let the new person stay for a short term time period. From the onset, the rent was one month late, then after 5 months, the (substitute/friend) renter stopped paying any rent and refuses to leave. It has now been over 3 months without any payment from either the original renter or the substitute. Whom should be served the eviction papers? Should BOTH the original renter and the substitute both be listed on the Eviction forms? Thanks in advance for your time and assistance. more

Resolved Question: Advice on student renting in Scotland?

I am about to rent a room in a student house in Scotland where the landlord's daughter also lives and who deals with all the rent and paperwork. She told me that she does a short assured tenancy where I have to give her two months notice of leaving, and its a short tenancy so it just goes on a two month period rather than a 6 month period. What I want to know is, is this dodgy? I always thought that if a member of the landlord's family lived in the property that mean I only got a 1 month notice period if they wanted rid of me. I also thought that an official tenancy was more to protect the tenant from sudden eviction and that as long as you gave 1 month's notice of leaving the landlord had to let you go and return your deposit. Any advice gratefully received. The landlord now lives abroad so her daughter is basically her agent more

Voting Question: Can my Landlord take action on this? Read & Help,PLEASE!?

I have been living here for 9 months. Everything was Okay for about 5-6 months until I got some new neighbors and they complain quite a bit. I work a night job so I am up pretty late. My boyfriends comes to visit a lot and I can't say we've have gotten into your standard couples arguments. We had 3 complaints to the office and my neighbors where instructed to call the cops instead of the office next time. Well, I had some bad news for my boyfriend,I mean BAD news & nonetheless He acted out & so did I and We got into a reallllly bad argument. The cops ended up being called. I cant say what happened wasn't wrong.I've had noisy neighbors before and I'm ashamed of myself. It was very irresponsible of me but now I was told there is a no trespassing order against my boyfriend,and He can't come on the property. I pay very good money to live here & believe regardless I should be able to have whom ever I please enter my house if I like. I'm not to positive of my rights as a tenant so I need a little advice. My Landlord as offered to meet up with me and speak to me about what has happened. Could she give me an eviction notice? Can she really not allow my boyfriend to enter the property? Is there anything else that could happen that's not as extreme as an eviction!? Has anybody had such a situation happen? Please let me know, I need your advice! more

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Dear Anne: If a tenant owns the home in a mobile home park, how do you evict them when they don’t pay the rent? What is the proper procedure to follow in order to not waste time and efficiently and correctly get them out? Thanks. — K.C. Answer ...

Unique rules apply for mobile home eviction - Democrat and Chronicle

A limited liability corporation whose principals include Bradford County President Judge Jeffrey A. Smith, and Towanda area real-estate speculator/bail bondsman Roger L. Brown, has filed an eviction notice against the owners of a Wysox restaurant ...

Eviction action pits Crow Knees vs. Little Philly - Daily Review & Sunday Review

A new federal law that allows renters to stay in foreclosed properties for the full term of their lease plus 90 days might be the solution to a local dispute over whether and how to notify renters about foreclosures. Steve Lehr delivers summonses to ...

Foreclosures can be nightmare for renters - Gainesville Sun

For many years, the Wyoming Legislature has resisted most efforts to pass state laws that would protect renters. Chalk it up to the fact that landlords are organized and have better lobbyists. But municipalities have the option of creating ordinances ...

City needs standards to protect tenants' safety - Caspar Star-Tribune

Renters aren't immune to the heartache of foreclosure. When their landlords default on the mortgage, tenants could be squeezed out of a place to live. But often renters aren't aware of their rights in these situations. "It is extremely confusing ...

When landlords default, renters need to learn their rights - WHO-TV

Now, here’s one of those stories that just stuck in my head as I was trolling the headlines. It’s humorous, serious, trivial and profound. In Boulder, Colo., an evicted tenant has taken her landlord to court. She was evicted, she claims, because ...

Points to Ponder: Woman evicted by bunny - Gainesville Daily Register

N avajo Nation officials said this week that families still living in asbestos-ridden housing at Toyei, Ariz., have to move out and they have to do it now. But families at the site said Wednesday - the day after the final deadline for them to move ...

Tribe to Toyei renters: Time's up - Navajo Times

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Property rental software is a valuable tool that can make your life as a landlord a lot easier. Many who are new to rental property management are often overwhelmed by the truckloads that are required... more

Is the Home You're Renting in Foreclosure?

Tenants are often the unnoticed victims of the mortgage crisis. They pay their rent every month and yet they are the ones losing their homes. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, re... more

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Landlords and tenants alike just want a pleasant relationship, so that each can live in peace. No landlord should ever allow a tenant to move into their rental property without first requiring the pro... more

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Unfortunately, most new landlords fail within the first eighteen months, usually from a series of common mistakes that are easy to avoid. Being a landlord does require some hard work, which most new l... more

15 Rights You Have as a Renter, Don't Give Them Up

You don't have to be an attorney in landlord-tenant law to protect yourself. Just brish up on your rights -- and read your lease before signing on the bottom line. In a perfect world, landlords and... more

Claiming Unpaid Rent With The Help Of Professional Solicitors

It is difficult to live a life ruled by financial instabilities. Paying childrens educational fees, supporting parents, fulfilling other social obligations, and above all, making arrangements for unp... more

Landlord Tenant Agreement: Build an Understanding

Moreover there are inventory forms, eviction notice and so on. The various kinds of forms which are mentioned above are of important usages and by understanding and using these various forms between tenants and landlords, both parties ... more

New Tenant Landlord Laws for July 2009 | VA Real Estate Talk

In the past tenants have been hit with the surprise of the sheriff showing up at their door with an eviction notice. Surprise you've been paying your rent but your landlord hasn't been paying the mortgage. ... more

Landlord Tenant Information: Get Yourself Informed | Landlord Tenant

Moreover there are also disclosure forms and inventory forms and eviction notice etc which is included in landlord tenant information. These above mentioned criterions have to be fulfilled for a proper agreement between the landlord and ... more

Bull City Rising: Landlord-tenant bill passes General Assembly ...

Amidst all the legislation being followed in the General Assembly, one bill that's now passed the state House and Senate has garnered relatively little notice: a new landlord-tenant bill slogged out after deep negotiations between the landlord lobby and groups ... "For the first time we have a law that sets a minimum housing code for all rental housing, sets a limit of rental fees, and protects the renter from eviction when they complain about housing code violations." ... more

How to administer Notice to Quit in MA - Landlord Forum thread

"If the tenant gets the notice in any way, then that is sufficient. On the other hand, if the landlord sends the notice by registered or certified mail, and the tenant refuses to pick it up, the tenant does not have notice. ... They'd want to be paid, but then they wouldn't be disinterested. I didn't have a problem with certified mail and proof of delivery. When I was in court a lot with my eviction and witnessed many cases, not receiving the notice was never brought up. ... more

CCAP: SCREENING TOOL UNDER ATTACK, AGAIN!

The time that it takes to obtain a judgment of eviction often takes up to 1 month or more - as you need to wait for the 5 or 14 day notice to expire, then it takes approximately 2 weeks before you can get into court for the initial ... Seeing no current eviction or lawsuits pending against the applicant, a landlord may accept the applicant and enter into a rental agreement with them only to find out a few weeks or months later that their new tenant was evicted or sued by ... more

Abandonment by Residential Tenants

If you would like us to review the eviction summons your landlord attorney or eviction service is using, or if you are a tenant facing eviction and would like us to review the eviction summons you were served, contact us. ... The landlord must make reasonable efforts to give notice to the tenant of the landlord's address, the location of storage, and the time and manner of the planned disposition of the property. The landlord must then store the property for 45 days, ... more

Miami Real Estate - Eviction Process | Sale and Rent Back

Five Day Notice or Residential Evictions Summons - This form must be served by the sheriff or a private server to the tenant in Miami-Dade County. It states the case number, the plaintiff (landlord) and the defendant (plaintiff). ... more

Tenant won't move out, not paying rent anymore - Landlord Forum thread

We finally sent a written eviction notice to formally evict her that will be up on the first of July but we never heard anything from her since then and receive no single dime from her. My questions are: ... In order to have a tenant evicted, the landlord must first go through the court system to have the eviction granted. No sheriff is going to go over and toss her out. Your first step should be to immediately hire an eviction attorney in Minnesota. ... more

New Law Protects You, as a Tenant, if You Are Renting a Colorado ...

If you are renting a Colorado Springs home and your landlord has stopped paying their mortgage and the home is now in foreclosure, you NOW have options. As long as you are a good tenant and still paying your rent on time, you will have ... “Under the new law, which went into effect on May 20th, tenants will have to receive 90-days notice prior to being evicted, when their rental home is foreclosed upon. In addition, tenants must be allowed to stay in the property through ... more

Unique rules apply for mobile home eviction

Dear Anne: If a tenant owns the home in a mobile home park, how do you evict them when they don't pay the rent? What is the proper procedure to follow in order to not waste time and efficiently and correctly get them out? Thanks. more

Unique rules apply for mobile home eviction

Investigation: New Law Protects Renters

Good news for tenants tonight who wind up victims of landlords who don't pay their bills. more

Nice Work If You Can Get It: 'Tenant From Hell' John Getzow Stiffs Another Landlord

Last year, we ran a cover story on the strange and terrible life of one "Dr." John Getzow, who may or may not have some manner of medical degree, but definitely had been sued by seven of his previous landlords. more

Points to Ponder: Woman evicted by bunny

By ARMAND NARDI Now, here's one of those stories that just stuck in my head as I was trolling the headlines. more

Whata s a One-Year Lease Really Worth?

When landlords sit down with prospective tenants, they typically say something like this: "You're signing a one-year lease. more

President Obama signed Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act, Public Law 111-22 on May 20

I have been living in a home which I now have found out is about to be sold at foreclosure. more

Eviction process complicated, stressful

Residents all over the country have become accustomed to seeing houses in their neighborhoods sit empty due to foreclosure. more

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Mother needs rehab in place of nursing home

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Using the Law to Evict Your Deadbeat Tenants

and a Typical Eviction How to Prevent Landlord-Tenant Disputes with a Strong Rental Agreement Excellent Tips... a landlord attempts to evict a tenant for not paying the rent. A lease or rental agreement will state the due... the legal grace period of these states, an eviction for nonpayment cannot be started; a landlord.... In a nonpayment eviction, however, the rental owner should be aware that the tenant might try to show...-of-time evictions is when a landlord evicts the tenant because that tenant's lease or rental agreement has more

Managing Your Rental Property

prospective tenant and see if they were ever given a rental eviction notice. These checks are cheap... in successful tenant/landlord relationships. The tenants I have almost always return the property... the landlord before that one, as he is more likely to tell you a lot more about the tenant than the current one. The current landlord might have a good reason to want the tenant to move out and or even stay... as: rental eviction notice { 1 comment read it below or add one } Naples rental more

What Is Ground Rent? | Law Content

and Tenant (Notice of Rent) (England) Regulations 2004” and the “Commonhold and Leasehold Reform..., there have been cases of a tenant paying ground rent to a landlord while building and establishing large... is the payment transferred to the owner of land by a tenant that wishes to improve upon and use the land... in place to protect the lessee from potential abuse by the tenant as well. The term “ground rent” goes... that was passed in 1290 that effectively placed every tenant as a subject to the overlord and only more

Landlord Tenant Agreement: Build an Understanding | Landlord Tenant

for the landlord to do a credit check on the prospective tenant is also included in the form. Apart from... 1978. Moreover there are inventory forms, eviction notice and so on. The various kinds of forms... lord and tenant agreement and it is important that both parties who have signed these forms have a good understanding of them. Familiarity with these forms are essential whether you are a new landlord or investor getting ready to rent out your property, or you are a tenant renting your first home more

Federal and State Governments Pass Laws to Protect Renters of Foreclosed Properties

notice before eviction.) This law went into effect as of May 20, 2009. See www.NILHC.com for more... 26, 2009. Specifically, under Law S. 896 (PL 111-22), any residential tenant occupying property at the time the property is foreclosed must be given 60 days written notice before an eviction can occur. During this 60 days, the only reasons landlord could expedite removal of the tenant would...) provide legal tenants of the property ninety (90) days notice before they can be evicted; and (2 more

Powerlessness

or punch a wall. It's the landlord-tenant act. Well, more specifically, it's two asshole tenants... birthday tomorrow. Stupid birthday. The problem with the landlord-tenant act is that if they don't pay rent, I have to give them a day's grace then serve them notice of eviction, then they have 14 days.... So, just as well, he can slide in there. If a landlord needs the place, you can take it back with notice. I know I have to give them until September 1st, so I bargain with them. I ask them more

Final words on eviction of Section-8

to evict the tenant, the owner must give notice that specifies the grounds for termination or tenancy. The notice may be included in or combined with any owner eviction notice. (2) The owner must give the PHA a copy of any owner eviction notice at the same time the owner notifies the tenant. (3) Eviction notice means a notice to vacate, or a complaint or other initial pleading used to begin an.... Eviction by court action. The owner may only evict the tenant by court action more

Dealing with Tenant Complaints

Whether you’re dealing with a tenant who files complaints rarely or frequently, due diligence is always essential. Tracking and addressing tenant complaints in a timely manner is important not only... utilize during off-hours. 2. Create (and use) an official tenant complaint form. Although it may seem unnecessary at times, tracking each and every tenant complaint is important. These forms.... On this form you’ll want to include the date of the complaint, the tenant’s name and unit, and the nature more

TERRI L. BASS v. STOLPER, KORITZINSKY, BREWSTER & NEIDER, S.C. and KATHY LESCHENSKY

, move into an empty apartment and then demand a thirty- day notice before an eviction can proceed. One cannot create a landlord-tenant relationship unless both parties agree. Nor, it seems to me, can... of drawer to pay holder of check upon notice of the draft's dishonor). Nor can we accept appellants... typically received notice of dishonor yet has still failed to pay. Nevertheless, an issuer whose intention... at the time the check was writ- ten if the drawer receives notice of dishonor but fails to make good more

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Resolved Question: Hi! I'm trying to find out if in CA, a subletting tenant can be evicted w/o unlawful detainer by a leasee.?

Open Question: I have a question about tenant's rights and responsibilities under NYC law: Are there any?!?

Voting Question: Is my property management not looking out for me and my house? What to do with the remaining bad tenant?

Resolved Question: Can a landlord give a 3- day eviction notice even though a 30 notice has already been given by the tenants?

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Resolved Question: How do I stop my landlord from violating a court order rendered against him.?

Resolved Question: Trespassing landlord - Should I move out?

Resolved Question: Can an employer evict me from my apartment, which is part of my commpinsation with out serving me a notice 30?

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Resolved Question: Kicked out of apartment in Rhode Island without an official eviction. No deposit back. What are my rights?

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Resolved Question: Michigan Landlord/Tenant question: tenant moved out with no notice, but didn't turn in the keys, etc...?

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Voting Question: in nevada are landlords are apartment owners allowed to just evict a tenant without giving the tenant 24 hr?

Resolved Question: Tenant will not vacate apartment?

Resolved Question: Eviction notice (England)?

Resolved Question: can a apartment manager lawfully evict a family from a tenant within 8 hours of eviction notice?

Resolved Question: HELP!! I just received an Eviction notice from the Abuser in a Domestic Violence case, that was convicted?

Resolved Question: Eviction notice yet i can pay my rent but in weekly payents instead of monthly ones as per my contract!!?

Resolved Question: can i sue my landlord for harrassment now that i won in court?

Resolved Question: 401K hardship withdraw need eviction notice?

Resolved Question: Not an eviction; changing locks on rental, where can I find a written notice template to give to my tenants?

Resolved Question: landlord is not paying his mortgage and now i,m facing eviction:(?

Resolved Question: what should i lookout for when doing a house inspection?

Resolved Question: Is a landlord's agent allowed to enter property to take photo's?

Resolved Question: As a landlord was I wrong to issue an eviction in this situation?

Voting Question: HELP-writing a revised agreement for a roommmate agreed to leave earlier than original contracted date?

Resolved Question: Can a landlord put in the lease that I am waiving my rights to an eviction hearing?

Resolved Question: i got a 60 day eviction notice and i disagree!?

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Resolved Question: In California, if a tenant moves out without 30-day notice and puts a friend in the unit, WHOM do you evict?

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Unique rules apply for mobile home eviction - Democrat and Chronicle

Eviction action pits Crow Knees vs. Little Philly - Daily Review & Sunday Review

Foreclosures can be nightmare for renters - Gainesville Sun

City needs standards to protect tenants' safety - Caspar Star-Tribune

When landlords default, renters need to learn their rights - WHO-TV

Points to Ponder: Woman evicted by bunny - Gainesville Daily Register

Tribe to Toyei renters: Time's up - Navajo Times

Landlord Tenant Eviction Notice Links

Rental Investing Basics

Bangkok expat housing guide : How to prevent rental problem

Landlord Services

How to Make Your Rental Business Run Smoothly

Landlords - Is Property Rental Software Important to You?

Is the Home You're Renting in Foreclosure?

Good Landlords Ask The Right Questions

Why New Landlords Fail, and How to Beat the Odds

15 Rights You Have as a Renter, Don't Give Them Up

Claiming Unpaid Rent With The Help Of Professional Solicitors

Landlord Tenant Agreement: Build an Understanding

New Tenant Landlord Laws for July 2009 | VA Real Estate Talk

Landlord Tenant Information: Get Yourself Informed | Landlord Tenant

Bull City Rising: Landlord-tenant bill passes General Assembly ...

How to administer Notice to Quit in MA - Landlord Forum thread

CCAP: SCREENING TOOL UNDER ATTACK, AGAIN!

Abandonment by Residential Tenants

Miami Real Estate - Eviction Process | Sale and Rent Back