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| landlord asked us to leave the property | 2/23/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: My daughter and I have been asked by the owner of the complex to leave. We have lived here for 5 ...
A: I'm not sure where you live. However, in WI a landlord can terminate a month to month lease, for no ...
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| multiple owners of vacation property | 2/22/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My (favorite) ex-sister-in-law and her brother own vacation properties in upper NY state. We have ...
A: That is a good question, but that will depend on several factors: 1. what type of interest do you ...
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| family living in home | 2/20/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I have my son and his family living with me and a verbal agreement to pay half the utilities not ...
A: If you own the home you will be able to evict him yourself. Call your local courthouse and ask them ...
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| Breaking a lease | 2/19/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: My son joined the military 6 mo into a one year lease. He verbally notified the rental company of ...
A: Arlene: Hi and thank you for your question. My understanding of the CRA is that someone has to be ...
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| Commercial Rental Rights in Missouri | 2/19/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My father is renting a commercial building similar to a strip mall with three units. A chiropractor ...
A: 1. It depends on the type of lease agreement. 2. See above. 3. This is a commercial lease, the ...
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| Rental Foreclosure | 2/16/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: The Landlord then revealed he was foreclosing or shortselling all of his 7 rental properties. ( Lost ...
A: The problem with some banks, and BofA is not an exception, is that they want a Realtor involved to ...
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| late fees | 2/16/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: i live in washington state. is there a limit on how much a landlord can charge for late fees. mine ...
A: I'm not sure how Washington State is in regards to late fees. In WI landlords have guidelines on how ...
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| 30-day notices and security deposits | 2/16/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I recently received an Offer To Rent from a place that I really like. However, despite charging me ...
A: In WI most landlords will not allow you to use deposit towards rent. You may want to check your ...
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| Rental Leasing Agreements in CA | 2/15/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I recently received an Offer To Rent from a place that I really like. However, despite charging me ...
A: As my profile states I'm only familiar with WI law. What I am telling you is based on my knowledge ...
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| renting house &furnance caught on fire | 2/15/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: i was in the middle of painting etc.fixing house up because i was moving at end of month well the ...
A: Judy: From what you've explained above I think you should contact the building inspector in the ...
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| Security Deposit | 2/15/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I have problem that is kind of a long story. My roommate told me yesterday that he is moving out in ...
A: Katie: I'm not sure where you live and my knowledge is limited to WI. So keep that in mind with my ...
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| renting house &furnance caught on fire | 2/15/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: i was in the middle of painting etc.fixing house up because i was moving at end of month well the ...
A: Judy: What a scary time that must have been for you and you are so fortunate that you and your kids ...
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| Tenant-Landlord Proplem | 2/15/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I signed a lease for apartment beginning from 8/1/2008 and end in 08/01/2009. I broken this lease ...
A: Fathy: I'm not sure of the law in IA, however, in WI it is required that the landlord send the ...
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| Vendor Theft, Entered with Landlord | 2/10/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I recently renewed my lease, and as a perk, they offered a complimentary carpet cleaning. The ...
A: Good question. The answer I am about to give you, differs a bit. Call your agent and file a claim. ...
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| Landlord neglect what are my rights? | 2/7/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: During the summer/fall of 2008, we had 3 bats in our house. I killed them and notified our landlord ...
A: First, simply finding a bat in your home does not mean that you have been exposed to rabies. You ...
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| Libility of Rental Property | 2/6/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: The city of Walnut of CA doesn't not have requirement for existing swimming pool. What should I put ...
A: I do not know much about liability with swimming pools, in this case it's really best to consult an ...
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| Lease Termination | 2/5/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: My earlier Q about lease termination was in the city of philadelphia. On the fair housing site ...
A: Unless you can find something stating they can't charge you for the termination fee listed in the ...
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| roach problem leading to breaking lease. | 2/4/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I just rented a apt in Austin, Texas. signed the lease last Friday the 30th and began moving stuff ...
A: Your roach problem can be grounds for a constructive eviction. It all depends on the level of the ...
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| landlord-tenant issue(selling of property) | 2/4/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: Do I have any legal rights being a tenant in a property that is for sale?My wife and I are currently ...
A: Write a certified letter to your landlord and Broker detailing the situation. I doubt that anyone ...
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| Lease Termination | 2/4/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: ..when I signed the lease - it was verbally agreed that the apartment provided for Employer Clause ...
A: If your lease states there is a two month fee and you signed the lease then unfortunately I don't ...
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| Small Claims | 2/4/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: My landlord from 2 years ago has just sued me. Back in October of 2007 she tried to wrongfully ...
A: I'm not sure if it's allowed or not. Really the best thing to do it to take everything you have for ...
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| Lease Termination | 2/3/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: ..when I signed the lease - it was verbally agreed that the apartment provided for Employer Clause ...
A: I'm not sure I fully understand everything: 1. You gave a two month notice...they rented it within ...
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| Painting | 2/3/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I recently moved out of my apartment in Ohio and they charged me for painting the apartment. I was ...
A: Veronika: I'm not sure what state law is in Ohio about painting. Do you have a written lease? ...
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| NOISE | 2/3/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: Our upstair-neighbor always makes noise from hard foot steps, heeled-shoes steps, dragging chairs to ...
A: There is no "noise law" per se. To be frank, if I may, something like this is impossible to discuss ...
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| RE:Purchasing an apartment building | 1/31/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: I am in the market to purchase an apartment building to convert to my own personal use, if the ...
A: In lawyer fashion, it all depends. Take a look a the tenant's lease. If the lease says nothing ...
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| Is my renter allowed to open boxes I left in a part of the house that was off limits? | 1/30/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I rented to a friend and she betrayed me by only paying me for one month of rent then stating that I ...
A: What a frustrating situation. She obviously had no right to open items that belonged to you. Did ...
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| transfering deposit to another apt owned by the same landlord | 1/29/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: my partner and i signed into a 1 year lease for an apt in Memphis, TN. the deposit was $300. ...
A: Did they mention if they are refunding the deposit you already paid? I'm not familiar with TN law ...
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| Land Contract | 1/29/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: Is there any penalty from breaking a land contract if there is no specific clause stating so. All ...
A: If you decide to terminate the land contract, do it right. Go to a lawyer and get the proper ...
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| giving notice | 1/28/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: we have a tenant who was on a one year lease which became a month-to-month after the first year. ...
A: Scott: It probably depends on what state you live in. I am only familiar with WI law. In WI notices ...
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| Lanlord Tenant issue | 1/27/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I own a home in Hollywood, CA which is leased out at this time. The tenants have changed the code ...
A: I'm not sure what the laws are regarding that in CA. That's disturbing though that they wouldn't ...
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| Help with removing live-in girlfriend | 1/26/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: My ex girlfriend has lived with me for the past 7 years. About 3 years ago I bought my house and I ...
A: Take her to court. Give her a 3 day notice and evict her. You are the one with the rights here. ...
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| Removing wife's name in the event of eviction | 1/26/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: My husband & I signed a 1yr lease on house in 2006. It says it will auto-renew every yr,however ...
A: Marie: Hi there! I am not familiar with Oregon statutes. Probably the best thing to do would be ...
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| Lawn Maintenance | 1/26/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: This is an odd issue that I have had trouble finding any answers for. I live in Atlanta, Georgia and ...
A: Cory: Hi again! I agree with you...if it's not in writing and the lawn is not that ...
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| Lawn Maintenance | 1/26/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: This is an odd issue that I have had trouble finding any answers for. I live in Atlanta, Georgia and ...
A: I'm not sure I will entirely be able to help you as I live in WI. Anyhow, he should have been more ...
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| Mother in Law apartment | 1/25/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: My brother in law has a mother in law apartment on our property. He is trying to sell it. Can he ...
A: Laura: I'm not sure where you live but I would think he would not be able to sell it on his own if ...
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| Landlord and tennent in Ga. | 1/25/2009 | Jonathan Dever, Esq |
Q: Can a property owner make a person move out of their house after you have lived there rent free for ...
A: Basically, the owner was letting someone live in their personal house rent free? All I can say is ...
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| Break Lease | 1/24/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I moved last year, with the Landlord Property Manager promising, that he has an 7 month lease ...
A: Unfortunately, with nothing being in writing, you will probably have a hard time getting out of the ...
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| Pool Fence | 1/20/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I am looking to rent a property in Phoenix, AZ with a pool. I have a 3 year old. However,there is no ...
A: CJ: I am not aware of what the laws are in Phoenix. I would start by calling the City and asking ...
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| student housing | 1/20/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I share a three bedroom fully furnised town house with one room mate. Our maintance staff came to ...
A: Tami: I agree with you. It's unreasonable that they expect you to pay for damage on the outside of ...
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| student housing | 1/19/2009 | Michelle Mangen |
Q: I share a three bedroom fully furnised town house with one room mate. Our maintance staff came to ...
A: Tami: Hi again! Did they mention how much it will cost to replace the door? Ask for a quote first ...
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