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| condo management co. | 11/20/2009 | Susan Sanders |
Q: The management company is not doing there job. Ex. new landscape dying, taking water heaters from ...
A: The Board needs to read the contract with the Property Management Company and if the Management ...
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| Property Manager asks us to relocate or pay more | 11/19/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: My girlfriend and I live in California, and rented an apt. starting Sept '08 with a 12 month lease. ...
A: I am not a lawyer and have not reviewed your lease, however if it is a standard lease with no early ...
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| Major flood | 11/15/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: We are renting a home which was just in a major flood, the type that happens when there is a tidal ...
A: HOLY COW..... you were not kidding. Thanks for the photo, a picture truly does say a thousand words. ...
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| On Site Manager Requirement | 11/14/2009 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: Is there a requirement for an onsite manager for an apartment complex over a certain size in ...
A: You will need to research this at the CA Department of Real Estate to see if there are any specific ...
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| I have a petition of over 51% of community support against my Homeowner Association Rulings can I win? | 11/12/2009 | Stefani Nachatilo |
Q: I am being cited for several violations that my homeowners have placed against me for having an ...
A: 2nd, the board thought it enough of a violation to write you a notice. You probably need to speak ...
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| Housing Management | 11/12/2009 | John Souerbry |
Q: Describe your administrative experience in rental property management and section 8 housing ...
A: I have no experience with Section 8 housing management, as my clients have never wanted to take the ...
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| dispute about carpets | 11/10/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: One year ago, I and my husband, no children, moved into an apartment. Everything went ok. Now, 1 ...
A: Is your lease up yet? If so why not just move? Have you taken my advice to talk with your neighbors ...
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| dispute about carpets | 11/10/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: One year ago, I and my husband, no children, moved into an apartment. Everything went ok. Now, 1 ...
A: K .... ok, is it Kathy, Kimberley or Ken ??? It sounds like I was right. But please, DO NOT be ...
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| Termination of Lease after Lease is Up | 11/10/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: I do not live in WA, I live in WI and am currently not signed to a rental agreement because I have ...
A: Chad, It would seem that 60 day notice would be up by November 30th, IF YOU GAVE NOTICE IN WRITING. ...
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| dispute about carpets | 11/10/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: One year ago, I and my husband, no children, moved into an apartment. Everything went ok. Now, 1 ...
A: .. K, More than likely its just that the hardwood floors do have some noise transfer.., and over ...
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| carpets in apartment | 11/10/2009 | Stefani Nachatilo |
Q: One year ago, I and my husband, no children, moved into an apartment. Everything went ok. Now, 1 ...
A: I'm sure your lease says that you have quiet enjoyment of your property and that means you are ...
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| Termination of Lease after Lease is Up | 11/10/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: I do not live in WA, I live in WI and am currently not signed to a rental agreement because I have ...
A: I am not a real estate Lawyer and do not know the Landlord Tenant Laws in WI, sorry. In my humble ...
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| Selling Home Notice to tenant | 11/9/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: We own a home in Clark County, Washingting (Yacolt) and want to sell our home. The tenant is on a ...
A: Yes.., you have the right to get them out with a 20 day notice if they are on a month to month ...
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| Lease Prices | 11/5/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: I am currently living in WA at an apartment complex where we have been for about MO. We moved in and ...
A: THAT is a good question. Sometimes our advertising gets mixed up too and we normally honor what a ...
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| constructive eviction | 11/5/2009 | John Souerbry |
Q: I moved in about 4 months ago. The leasing lady told me I would love it here. It has been a ...
A: In short, yes. If the unit is really as bad as you say, you should be able to break your lease and ...
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| Owner rights to Info on tenants with Property Manager | 11/4/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: I have requested contact information (tel. number or email) from my Property Manager, so that I ...
A: I am not a real estate lawyer.., but it is my understanding that the owner is entitled to such ...
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| CAMs | 11/3/2009 | Susan Sanders |
Q: I'm on a condo board in my community (11 years). This past year we hired a new management company ...
A: Do your bylaws for your association or the laws within your state require that they have a CAM ...
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| 1st floor apartment versus 2nd floor apartment | 11/3/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: Don: I rented a 1st-floor apartment. After me a tenant came and rented the 2nd-floor apartment, ...
A: I have very rarely heard of a LL who hints.... at raising the rent, without doing just that. You ...
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| security deposit | 11/1/2009 | John Souerbry |
Q: in louisiana, if a managment company collects rent, makes repairs, etc., and unreasonably withholds ...
A: I'm not sure what the rules are in LA. In California, it's common for a tenant to go after whoever ...
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| moving and giving notice to LL | 11/1/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: "I have a problem: I live in New York. (This is not the problem, haha, my problem follows...) I ...
A: ......, PLEASE DO NOT TRUST ANYONE. Most Landlords are good, some are even kind hearted like me. ...
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| leaving on short notice and sec deposit | 10/31/2009 | Stefani Nachatilo |
Q: "I have a problem: I live in New York. (This is not the problem, haha, my problem follows...) I ...
A: Usually when you leave on short notice, it is grounds for a manager to keep your deposit. You can ...
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| moving and giving notice to LL | 10/31/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: "I have a problem: I live in New York. (This is not the problem, haha, my problem follows...) I ...
A: ... S, As a month-to-month tenant you are required to give the landlord thirty days notice of your ...
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| 1st floor apartment versus 2nd floor apartment | 10/30/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: Don: I rented a 1st-floor apartment. After me a tenant came and rented the 2nd-floor apartment, ...
A: Landlords have a right to raise rent, but it must be in accord with your State Landlord Tenant Law ...
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| renting an apartment | 10/30/2009 | John Souerbry |
Q: The last 4 years I lived abroad with my husband. When my husband died, I returned to the US. I want ...
A: Landlords usually rely on credit reports as evidence that you pay your bills on time because there ...
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| renting an apartment | 10/30/2009 | Stefani Nachatilo |
Q: The last 4 years I lived abroad with my husband. When my husband died, I returned to the US. I want ...
A: I can assure you, that someone would love to have you as a renter. Some companies are run by policy ...
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| renting an apartment | 10/30/2009 | Gary C. Dunn |
Q: The last 4 years I lived abroad with my husband. When my husband died, I returned to the US. I want ...
A: Do all landlords have this attitude and does this mean that no landlord will accept me as a tenant ...
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| renting an apartment | 10/30/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: The last 4 years I lived abroad with my husband. When my husband died, I returned to the US. I want ...
A: Not all managers are like that. You are approved by me already if you want to live in the Tacoma, ...
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| Unkept property in neighborhood | 10/30/2009 | Owen Ahearn |
Q: There is a trailer across from our office that is rented out and is in very poor condition inside ...
A: Pat- Thank you for your question to AllExperts. The question that you have raised is quite common. ...
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| Terminating Agreement with management company | 10/29/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: I would like to terminate my agreement with my management company. I have been searching for a ...
A: ... RM? I can give you my opinion, but I am not a Lawyer and can not give legal advice. I do not ...
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| Pest Control | 10/27/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: My husband and I are first time landlords, we own a home in Colorado. Our tenants have complained ...
A: I know how you feel. My wife and I own 8 homes, 7 are rentals, plus we manage about 165 other homes ...
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| Renters of a soon-to-be foreclosed home | 10/27/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: We renewed a 12 month lease in Sept 09. We have been in the house for 3 years. On 9-22-09 we were ...
A: Wow.., sorry to hear about that. I am not sure of the basic laws in Oregon, however in my humble ...
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| California-renting room in a house | 10/25/2009 | Owen Ahearn |
Q: My daughter is renting a room in a house in Sacramento. The woman renting the room has 2 or 3 other ...
A: Melodee- Thank you for taking the time to write to AllExperts. The situation that you have ...
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| 3 day pay or quit notice and unlawful detainer | 10/24/2009 | Stefani Nachatilo |
Q: My father-in-law served his tenant a 3 day pay rent or quit notice . then an unlawful detainer ...
A: I'm not certain of the laws or procedures in your state. First make sure the tenant didn't just ...
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| Is this property manager legitimate? | 10/22/2009 | Owen Ahearn |
Q: We are about to sign a lease on a home in Pueblo Colorado. The property manager doesn't have an ...
A: Although I am not familiar with the laws in Colorado, I can offer some advice to you. The lease ...
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| cancelling a lease for "way of life" | 10/22/2009 | Donald J. Leske II |
Q: I moved into and apt. in May of this year. Since then they have moved new tenants in above me that ...
A: Google the "Landlord Tenant Law in ________" your State. See what it says, its free to check. Also, ...
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| Apartment unit numbers | 10/22/2009 | John Souerbry |
Q: Do you know a free website where I can find out how many apartment units are in a city, county, or ...
A: I don't know of any web site that tracks that information. I would start with the city planning ...
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| Apartment unit numbers | 10/22/2009 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: Do you know a free website where I can find out how many apartment units are in a city, county, or ...
A: Good morning Todd: No, sorry; I don't know of any sites where you could get that info for free ...
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| Ethical VS Legal? | 10/21/2009 | Susan Sanders |
Q: The President of our Association is also part owner of the Management Company. His partner is our ...
A: yeah, sounds like your board has a big conflict of interest going on. You should make sure that the ...
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| Insufficient Reserve Funds | 10/20/2009 | Susan Sanders |
Q: I was 3 weeks away from closing on the sale of my condo unit when my buyer's loan was rejected by ...
A: You should talk to an attorney to see if you have a legitimate case against the Board of Director's. ...
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| opening new business as property management company | 10/20/2009 | Doug Chasick, The CallSource Apartment Doctor |
Q: I am trying to start a new management company, I will like to know if there is a site or institution ...
A: I'm sorry and since I don't work with condos/townhomes, I'm not familiar with where to find this ...
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