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| BROKEN LEASE: CAN A LANDLORD W/ A REAL ESTATE LICENSE CHARGE A "RE-RENTAL" FEE? | 2/22/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I am a California landlord with a real estate license. One of my tenants has informed me in writing ...
A: Is it in your lease? If not, refer to your state statute. Typically the answer is no, but that ...
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| landlord not respecting our rights | 2/21/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My husband and I rented a home in Longmont, CO for 2 years. We vacated the premises 30 days early, ...
A: Technically a landlord must give 24 hours notice prior to entering a leased premise. In this case, ...
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| Utility mixup | 2/20/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I recently signed a lease and was very thorough about asking the appropriate questions. One in ...
A: This is a tough situation. It appears that he is not interested in working things out with you. ...
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| Rental Application | 2/16/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My husband and I are coming home from being separately deployed. I will be home first and looking ...
A: there is nothing wrong with putting your husband on the application. If you have to sign the ...
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| Property Management | 2/16/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My daughter broke her lease, the property management co. sued her for damages in small claims court, ...
A: The judgment is with prejudice? Then they lost in Court and do not have a claim they can legally ...
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| want to evict roommate who is not on lease | 2/16/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: first, kudos to you for being of help here. i'm sure you're innundated with requests. i live in ...
A: Technically, you must treat that person as a tenant. But you should refer to CA laws, call a tenant ...
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| holes in wall | 2/13/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My husband and i recently moved out of an apartment in massachusettes. We recieved a letter just ...
A: If the statute says you are entitled to it, then that is your answer. The question you have to ask ...
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| Landlord advertising house available before lease expires | 2/12/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: Landlord told us that she was going to sell house at end of lease and wanted to know if we were ...
A: Check your state's landlord tenant law. Some states require the Landlord to provide an itemized ...
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| Titling Property | 2/12/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My brother-in-law wants to buy a piece of property that his mom used to own, for sentimental reasons ...
A: Not to be rude, but he needs to talk to an attorney about the situation. These are planning ...
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| Titling Property | 2/12/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My brother-in-law wants to buy a piece of property that his mom used to own, for sentimental reasons ...
A: This is really an estate planning question not a real estate question. While I do practice in this ...
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| new lease | 2/12/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: i am renting a garage apartment. I went through a real estate company, telling them about the apt ...
A: First, there is some liability on the part of the Real Estate Company. So if you get sued, sue them ...
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| criminal trespassing | 2/11/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I am in Utah, and we just moved into a new house. We love the house. But the other day we looked ...
A: Fun! Now honestly, I thought I have heard it all before, and although I have seen this on ...
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| rental dispute | 2/11/2008 | Ira Kahn |
Q: my daughter just had a baby in december and fell behind a little in her rent, as a father how can i ...
A: i am unaware about arizona law, but it would seem to be the best thing to do is always negotiate. ...
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| Rental Lease | 2/11/2008 | Ira Kahn |
Q: I have a situation where my lease is up in April this year. I plan on moving. I found out last ...
A: first thing to do is find the prevailing section of your lease. What the lease says will most likely ...
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| gas floor furnaces/lease terminate | 2/9/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I signed a lease a few days ago in Los Angeles, CA with a roomate. The landlord did not disclose to ...
A: What does dangerous mean? what is the exact temperature? Does it cause actual burns? Are you ...
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| landlord says he sold house, no lease | 2/8/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I'm in New Mexico, first time renter, been here 2 months with no lease. Landlord came over last ...
A: The simple answer is that the landlord only has to give you one period of tenancy notice. That is ...
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| landlord terminating lease | 2/6/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My landlord is asking us to move out because she wants to sell the home in the middle of the ...
A: Your landlord is entitled to sell a property at any time. But you may have certain rights as a ...
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| Nut case in my home | 2/6/2008 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I rented a room in my beautiful plush home to a woman who is refusing to pay rent this month ...
A: I understand. The fact is, she does have rights as a tenant in possession under most jurisdictions. ...
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| rental house | 1/4/2008 | Paulette |
Q: We are currently renting a house and have a lease for 15 more months and our landlord just informed ...
A: The rental market is crazy right now and most landlord and thinking just to list it and see what ...
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| Ground to exit a lease? | 1/4/2008 | Paulette |
Q: Myself and 3 others are together on a lease for a 4 bedroom house in Tallahassee, FL. Within the ...
A: Yes, it definitely is. First i hope you guys have already filed a police report for the attempted ...
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| Serving a tenant after moving out | 1/3/2008 | Paulette |
Q: I had a tenant move out that owed over $4k for past rent, excessive repairs. I have a phone number ...
A: You can find anyone of you really want to. Go online and search for her first and last name and ...
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| pro-rating the last month | 1/3/2008 | Paulette |
Q: we gave a 30 day notice. are lease ends on the 21 landlord said we are going to have to pay until ...
A: You'd pay the full rent so that he can't evict you. It's tricky because if you gave the notice on ...
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| Problem with renter in my home | 1/2/2008 | Paulette |
Q: Having a horrible dilemma.....I rented out a room in my home to a person who is basically a ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. Join the club. All landlords have ...
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| Leases | 1/2/2008 | Paulette |
Q: We signed a lease through July 07. We then re-upped till Aug. of 08, but transferred the lease to a ...
A: Sorry for the delay. This is a tough one and I'm not really sure. I would think that if you moved ...
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| painting | 1/1/2008 | Paulette |
Q: My husband and I rented a townhouse for about 3 years. It was horrible when we moved in and ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Do you have photos of the property and how it was when you first moved in? Did ...
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| We are the reason for raising rent?? | 10/25/2007 | Paulette |
Q: I have lived in my rental in San Diego for almost 4 years. I love my place and although my landlord ...
A: You've answered your own question. The landlord haven't raised your rent in years. Don't be like ...
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| leasing a condo in West Hollywood | 10/24/2007 | Paulette |
Q: My daughter wants to rent [lease out] her condo in a rent controlled city. She only wants it to be ...
A: It all depends on what's agreed upon by the landlord and tenant. If they are willing to rent it to ...
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| tenant noise issues | 10/23/2007 | Paulette |
Q: I own a 2 family home where I lived for 2 1/2 years in the downstairs unit. My wife and I bought a ...
A: This is a tough one. You know your tenants from before, so it may be that the new tenants don't ...
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| lease not signed by landlord | 10/22/2007 | Paulette |
Q: My daughter rented an apartment and showed me as an additional tenant. She became ill and I am ...
A: I think you might have some recourse. If she has the contract with the terms stating how many ...
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| breaking a lease | 8/27/2007 | Paulette |
Q: I currently work as a student employee at my apartment complex in FLA and in the last two months ...
A: Read your contract and see what it currently states. Yes, landlords could send out a 30 day notice ...
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| Landlord filing Bankruptcy | 8/27/2007 | Paulette |
Q: I own a house in California and currently have a renter in it, the 1 year lease will not expire ...
A: It's great that you are thinking of the tenant. What does your contract say about selling the ...
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| vesting in real property | 8/26/2007 | Paulette |
Q: i was wondering if there is a statues of limitations for having real estate put in your name. My ...
A: Get a copy of the deed and see what it states. If it's in a trust it will say so, or if it's in ...
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| Tenant Rights | 8/24/2007 | Paulette |
Q: last year I rented a small commercial property for my new business. The lease is for one year. The ...
A: Read your rental contract and see what it states about the landlord selling the property. It's ...
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| Pet Issue | 8/24/2007 | Paulette |
Q: Last week I rented my house in West Virginia to three college girls. The ad said "outdoor pets ok" ...
A: You would send the tenant a 3 day notice to comply or quit. If she does not remove the dogs, you ...
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| bank discloser | 8/23/2007 | Paulette |
Q: my sister in law purchased a home she did not have a home inspection (i know ) but the water to this ...
A: She will have to hire an attorney and get copies of the disclosure forms that was signed by the ...
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| Tenant Problems and Roaches | 8/23/2007 | Paulette |
Q: My husband and I are new landlords in an Illinois suburb of St. Louis. Unfortunately, we bought a ...
A: As long as you have written documentation from the bug company and proof that they sprayed and ...
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| sublease breakage | 8/22/2007 | Paulette |
Q: my friend Mr.P signed a sublease for coop rental less than 4 weeks ago, and gave the payments that ...
A: Well It depends. Most contract allows the owner an out in the case of not renting it. He/she of ...
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| Lis Pendens | 7/30/2007 | Paulette |
Q: A friend of mine recently divorced and the court ruled that his wife could stay in the marital ...
A: If the x-wife is going to do such illegal acts, tell your friend not to worry as she can go to jail ...
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| re: agreement/deposit | 7/30/2007 | Paulette |
Q: if no rental agreement was signed is the landlord able to deduct from your security deposit? Does ...
A: I would like to know if there was an agreement? Was there ever one? Siged our not, did the landlord ...
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| breaking a lease | 7/28/2007 | Paulette |
Q: I have a lease on a condo and have moved out. I informed the owner, cleaned the place, and returned ...
A: It get's very tricky when you move out before the least date. Usually the landlord can ask for the ...
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