AllExperts > Experts 
Search      

Real Estate Law (esp. Landlord-Tenant)

Volunteer
Answers to thousands of questions
 Home · More Questions · Question Library  · Free Encyclopedia ·
More Real Estate Law (esp. Landlord-Tenant) Answers
Question Library

Ask a question about Real Estate Law (esp. Landlord-Tenant)
Volunteer
Experts of the Month
Expert Login

Awards

About Us
Tell friends
Link to Us
Disclaimer

 
 
 
About Jonathan Dever, Esq
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
Real Estate Law, Buying Selling, Investor, all types of acquring property through "creative techniques" and fraud avoidance

Experience
Super Lawyer by Law and Politics for the last three years, part of over 900 transactions in the last 6 years

Organizations
Ohio Bar Assn Greene County Bar Assn Champaign County Bar Assn

Publications
Personal web site and web articles

Education/Credentials
JD - Capital University MA - IU of Penn BA - U of Cincinnati

Awards and Honors
Super Lawyer 2005, 2006, 2007 Who is Who, Lawyers 2006, 2007

   

You are here:  Experts > Real Estate > Apartment Living/Rental > Real Estate Law (esp. Landlord-Tenant)

SubjectDate AskedExpert

Carpet Cleaning in Rental Apartment and "Normal Wear and Tear"7/20/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: When we did our final walkthrough with the lanlord, she stated that a certian area of the carpet may ...
  A: I can't really help you one this one. Normal wear and tear is an animal of fact and local ...
Painting7/16/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: We own a rental home. The inside of the home was painted two years ago. Our tenants gave us notice ...
  A: Depending on the type of paint you use in your units, dirt can be cleaned off the wall. If you have ...
lease agreement7/15/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: In Oct 2002, my husband and I signed a lease together. After a couple of years, it became a ...
  A: Get ahold of your divorce attorney and see what can be done from the Court's perspective. ...
Repairs7/14/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I have a landlord who is extremely slow when it comes to repairs. I have had a broken lock on my ...
  A: If it is something like the locks to your apartment and it has been 5 months, repair it. Use a ...
Carpet replacement in rental7/14/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: when we moved my Mom and Grandmother out of an apartment, they said they replaced the carpet due to ...
  A: Theoretically yes. It is a he said she said game when it comes to damages without a move in and ...
Landlord Tenant/Lease Agreements7/14/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I purchased a quad (4 units) June 3. Rent is due 1st of the month with a 5 day grace period. I ...
  A: It sounds as though your lease is very lenient! Why do they have 20 whole days to be late? If they ...
Carpet replacement in rental7/13/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: when we moved my Mom and Grandmother out of an apartment, they said they replaced the carpet due to ...
  A: If you did not document the condition before and after you moved out, it will be your word against ...
eviction7/12/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I rented my condo (in Virginia) to a woman who has bad credit because I was fooled by her 'up-front ...
  A: Never accept late rent if you intend on evicting, especially partial payments. When you accept ...
Home Theft with Lock Box7/11/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Our home is up for sale and has a lock box. We have complained to the realtor that things have come ...
  A: Call the police again and file a police report. Then call the Board of Realtors and lodge a formal ...
noise problem7/10/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My wife, my 16 month old son, and myself live in a four unit building with the new owners directly ...
  A: Being a crotchety old goat is not unheard of. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do about it. ...
apartment lease7/10/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: If i lived in an apartment in California for 1 year and 11 months can they charge me for repainting ...
  A: Do not know. I do not know how you received the unit or how you left it. The age of the carpet is ...
Tenant Rights to Renewing a Lease7/8/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Mr. Dever, I live with three roommates in Brooklyn, NY, and moved in last August. We have a ...
  A: Simply get a lease with the new roommate. If he won't leave, then ask the landlady for a new unit ...
Disable child moving back home w/service dog7/7/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Oregon: We rented an apartment when our daughter was 18 but still at home. She moved out for about a ...
  A: First, the ADA (American's With Disabilities Act) govern other state and federal laws relating to ...
landlord7/4/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I'm considering bankruptcy. I have an occupied rental row house in Baltimore, md. If either I give ...
  A: Technically you do not ahve to tell the tenants anything. Actually, I would not tell them a thing, ...
2 year lease signed7/4/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My tenant signed a 2 year lease April of 2008. She is now asking to change it to a one year lease. ...
  A: You do not have to let her out, but if she breaks the lease anyway, you have to collect via the ...
Eviction7/4/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I have filed with the courts for "formal" eviction. Not sure when tenants will be served. My court ...
  A: What is the point of the sign, other than you are mad at them? Simple question for you... if they ...
My roommate is trying to break our lease and I don't want to7/3/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I am renting a house with 2 other roommates, we are binded with a 2 year lease. One of my roommates ...
  A: Other than tie him up to a fence post? No. You can't stop him. But he is contractually ...
Disable child moving back home w/service dog7/3/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Oregon: We rented an apartment when our daughter was 18 but still at home. She moved out for about a ...
  A: A landlord can have a no dogs policy for his tenants, even if he lives there and has a dog himself. ...
foreclosure deficiency judgment in AZ7/2/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Mr. Dever, I have a property in Phoenix that I am renting out to tenants. I am upside down on the ...
  A: You have several options you can choose from. Banks have a loss mitigation department that handle ...
landlord with arbitrary charge7/1/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Can you tell me if it is legal for a landlord to arbitrarily charge $50 for unlocking my daughter’s ...
  A: Perhaps, but what if anything does she want to do about it? If she does not pay, he will take it ...
landlord with arbitrary charge6/30/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Can you tell me if it is legal for a landlord to arbitrarily charge $50 for unlocking my daughter’s ...
  A: Charging for lockout is not really unheard of and the fee assessed is not outrageous. I charge ...
Landlord Issues6/30/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I live in Florida and I just ended a one year lease (I completed with no backing out). I gave my ...
  A: Here are a few sites that can help: http://floridarei.com/tenant_law01.php ...
Real Estate Ownership LLC6/29/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: I have a rental property that I have in a single member LLC (Myself and my spouse) that runs through ...
  A: The income from the LLC should come to you via a K1 at the end of the year. If you are are putting ...
Verbal leases issues6/28/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My 18 year old son moved into his own apartment recently (7 weeks ago) with a roommate. There was no ...
  A: FOLLOW UP: You have to pick your fights. Passion is fine, but when misguided, passion creates more ...
Apartment lease deposit issue6/27/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My son is a grad school student in buffalo, NY. He has rented an apartment for the last two years. ...
  A: Your state statute determines how deposits are handled and what rights and remedies of a tenant. ...
renter's rights6/27/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My apartment house has just been bought. I have been there for several years. I do not owe money ...
  A: You have to pay rent so long as you are living in the property, yes. It appears that he gave you ...
Landlord law suit6/27/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My husband and I rented a house in virginia beach (yearly lease). We moved in February 2004 and ...
  A: Most state statutes require notification to the former tenant of damages within 30 days (apparently ...
Landlord law suit6/27/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My husband and I rented a house in virginia beach (yearly lease). We moved in February 2004 and ...
  A: First, thank your husband for his service. We need people like him and the sacrifices you and your ...
fraudlent transfer of minerals6/26/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: What are the steps to take if you suspect that your proprerty's minerals have been deeded to ...
  A: Are you presuming that a fraud occurred? The illegal forgery of a document? Or are you concerned ...
Landlord/tenant issue6/26/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Good evening Mr. Dever, In Grays Harbor County,WA the Plaintiff (landlord) Filed a Complaint for ...
  A: A show cause hearing is a hearing ordered by a Court when a party fails to appear at Court. It is ...
tenant breaking lease6/26/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: Tenant moved in & after 5 days started complaining about doors, dehumidifer noise etc, he asked to ...
  A: What do you want to do? You have a signed lease agreement yes? Do you want to enforce it? You are ...
Verbal leases issues6/25/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My 18 year old son moved into his own apartment recently (7 weeks ago) with a roommate. There was no ...
  A: He can ignore the notice if he likes. The landlord will file an eviction, get a judgment against him ...
ex live in girlfriend claims she has legal rights to my property6/24/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My ex girlfriend has lived with me for the past 4 years. 3 years ago I bought my house and I own ...
  A: Unless there is a palimony statute in your state, or some common law right to personal property, she ...
asking us to leave6/24/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: we signed a 12 month lease after 4 months our landlord is asking us to leave giving us 5 weeks ...
  A: Ask away, nothing ventured nothing gained! IT is only too much if he says no immediately. But to ...
apartment Lease agreement.6/24/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: My situation is that, well I am recently married, and my wife fell ill. She has been out of work ...
  A: The answer to your situation is simple. Communicate with your landlord. Start there first. Ask ...
tenant with problem roommates6/23/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: hopefully you can help me. i am renting a duplex on a month to month basis. no lease has been signed ...
  A: 30 days is typical. I suggest contacting a local attorney who understands the law of your ...
neighbors house may be on or too close to our property line6/23/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: We bought our house last year- did not have a survey done- but now think we need to as the house ...
  A: First, did you finance your home? If you did you will have at least one of two things going for ...
help6/12/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: i am staying with a friend of mine. i have 2 rooms in his 3 bdrm house. I dont pay rent, just help ...
  A: Possibly, it all depends on the facts and whether you have a landlord tenant relationship. It ...
questionable real estate transaction6/11/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: mr. dever, thank you for your time. my friend and his wife--non-english speakers--foolishly ...
  A: Although this fact pattern throws up a few red flags, we should not jump the gun just yet. First, a ...
Rental Deposit6/11/2008Jonathan Dever, Esq
  Q: On May 7, 2008, I gave a deposit to a landlord for house based on a verbal agreement with ...
  A: Contact your local legal aid. Tell them your situation. In addition, contact HUD yourself! ...

Page:   1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10  |  Next      All


Questions by
Active Experts:
Jonathan Dever, EsqPaulette 

     
About Us | Advertise on This Site | User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy | Help
Copyright  © 2008 About, Inc. About and About.com are registered trademarks of About, Inc. The About logo is a trademark of About, Inc. All rights reserved.