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Can I ligally live in the basement?

Ken — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:20:06 +0000

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Hi: I am single and currently live in a 2 bedroom apt on 1st floor which has 2 large bedrooms, a large kitchen, a large dining room, a large living room, and decent office space, in addition to a large basement. Two seperate entances lead to the basement which is partially done and which can easilly [...] Related posts:

If a tenant is not locking doors to a basement apartment in a split level home, after being told they must be kept locked, is that grounds for eviction? Access to the upstairs living area is only separated by a bifold door.
Landord not repairing many apartment issues
question – about tenants’ requests, what exactly am i responsible for?

Security Deposit time frame

anonymous — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:12:15 +0000

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Legally how long do you have to return a security deposit to tenant in Colorado? Is it different for every state? Related posts:Laws on security deposit? Late fees and security deposit security deposit Related posts:

question – about tenants’ requests, what exactly am i responsible for?

senhorio — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:14:44 +0000

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Hi,I have recently rented my apartment, which is a prewar walk-up in NY, with no manager or doorman. My tenants did a roast last weekend and the fire alarm went off. They called the fire department which detected the levels of carbon monoxide slightly high; then they called me saying that there [...] Related posts:

Hello I am the landlord of a single story house. I am leasing my rental property to an individual who claimed they where able to help me fix the property up in exchange for a reduced rent amount. The tenant is late on rent and is failing to obide by some stipulations in lease such as mowing lawn, etc. They desire to make changes to the house instead of making the acutal repairs as agreed. I asked them if they would be willing to agree to cancel the lease. They demand payment in full for their work and services or they will rip all there stuff out. They received a $400 a month discount on rent in exchange for there service so I feel Im getting ripped off. My question is, can I legally evict them for threatening to vandalize the building? I know I may be able to evict for breaking stipulations. Let me know ur thoughts.

Darren From Ohio — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:43:56 +0000

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Hello. Im a landlord of a single family residence in Ohio.

I have agreed to rent my residence to a person(s) who claimed they where able to make repairs to the building "in exchange" for a reduced rent in the amount of $400 per month. Note I said REPAIR, not replace or substitue repairs or shortcuts – repair w/e it is to make the place habitable or useful w/e it may be.

The Tenant(s) claimed they are contractors and have family/friends who are the same and where able to make any and all repairs w/e is needed and have agreed to make these repairs to the building "IN EXCHANGE" for a reduced rent of $400 per month for 1 year. I have this specifically in a rental lease and they signed and agreed to the terms in the rental lease.

This is the second month into the lease and these tenants are already late on the rent (8 days so far). Also received letter from Health Dept complaint made about tenant not mowing grass (there responsbility in lease). I told the tenants that they may REPAIR things but if they are going to make changes to ASK for my approval first.

Recently the heating system needs to be repaired and instead the tenants have told me they wish to install baseboard heating or other heating system. Due to the electrical capacity of the residence which I just paid to upgrade the building does not have or is may be unable to handle the electrical demand that baseboard heating requires safely. I contacted the tenants and told them I would not authorize the repairs. I told them the building HAS a heathing system (forced air) and to have it repaired as we agreed in the lease.

The tenants now have become a problem as they are not getting their way and not doing the work in a timely manner or have even moved into the building 100 percent. It is early Sept and the building still does not have heat. I asked the tenants if they would consider mutually terminating the rental lease and they said they would if I would repay them for the cost of their material and time. My concern is frozen water pipes due to no heat as the landlord/property owner in that area is liable for the water bill. I told the tenants I would not pay them for their costs as I agreed to give them a discount in rent "IN EXCHANGE" for reducing their rent $400 a month. I told them they are in breach of their rental contract and stipulations in it.

The tenants are now threatening to remove ALL the materials and work they did to the building. I told them this is vandalisim as w/e work they do belongs to the building!!.

My question is, can I legally evict them (state of ohio) for threatening to vandalize the building? Rent is late and not received yet at the time I posted this column. What are your thoughts?.

Air Conditioning Repair

Jeannie — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:08:15 +0000

How long must I wait to get my A/C repaired by the Landlord’s repairman before I contact a repairman myself?, and is it legal for me to decuct the cost from my Lease payment? Related posts:landlord won’t repair a/c PROBLEMS WITH TENANT Related posts:

Returning prepaid rent question

zannabeth — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:02:13 +0000

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I manage a manufactured home park. The tenants own their own homes, but rent the space from us. One of our tenants sold their home, mid month, and the buyers signed the lease assumption for the space mid month. I returned the space rent to the seller for the remainder of the [...] Related posts:

House flooded due to gutter not being cleand gave 30 notice tenant refuses to give me the keys to the property says she is suing me for mold.

marie — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:51:35 +0000

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My tenant basement flooded due to heavy rain 13 inches. Gave her 30 day and brought mold remedation company. She then said she was calling the health department. They came out said I had to remediate the issue with in 30days. The tenant called asking for her deposit. I advised her not till the property [...] Related posts:

options when tenant causes signficant damage to property (over and above amount of security(

KevinS — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:06:01 +0000

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I’ve recently had a troublesome tenant give verbal notice of intent to vacate the property, but has not completed the formal written notice. They are on a well detailed contract through Feb12, obligating them without option of negation through vacating. They recently (since such exchange) have caused tens of thousands of dollars of water damage to [...] Related posts:

Need advice on a landlord leaving a play/swing set for tenant use.

Shawn Brown — Sun, 15 May 2011 04:53:43 +0000

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I have a few rental properties where the owners plan to leave a childrens’ play/swing set. What happens if a tenant’s child gets hurt? Should I put something in the lease stating play at own risk? Thank you! Related posts:property manager advice can my landlord evict me for having visitors? Hello I am the landlord of a single [...] Related posts:

Access to my property

Tue, 03 May 2011 12:46:40 +0000

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I have a rental agreement with my tenant that states I can enter the property with 24 hours notice to show to a prospective new tenant. They are refusing and saying there is a Nevada law that overrides my rental agreement indicating they can refuse. I need to confirm this is true. Any suggestions on where I [...] Related posts: