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Injured on property

Heather WA Long-time renter
Date: Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 8:21 pm
Category: Legal Questions

I moved into a duplex in November, 2009.  Before I moved in, my landlord replaced some broken windows.  He broke out the old glass and left it where it fell.  He was aware that I have 2 children, ages 5 and 2.  He has been asked repeatedly by me and the other tenant to clean up […]

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Not on the lease

Rick AZ Former renter
Date: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 11:40 am
Category: Frustrated Renter, General Topics, Legal Questions

My girlfriend has a lease in Arizona. I am a previous renter of this apartment complex and left with rental monies owed. The apartment rules state that anyone that stays longer than 14 days must be added to the lease. I am not on the lease but do visit my girlfriend but never longer than […]

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sick with mold

geneva thayer CA
Date: Thursday, January 28th, 2010 10:01 pm
Category: Legal Questions

I started getting sick 4 months ago.  It started very ordinary.  I got the flu with the rest of my co-workers.  however, I never got better.  I began to have breathing problems, chest congestion, headaches, fatigue and sinus congestion just to name a few symptoms.  It was effecting me at work and with every aspect […]

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Landlord not Returning Security Deposit

Single Chick MI New Renter
Date: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 5:57 pm
Category: General Topics, Landlord Problems, Legal Questions

I gave my landlord 30 days written notice with my last months rent that I was moving. I called them the day I vacated letting them know the keys and my new address were in the kitchen. They have not returned my security deposit and won’t take my calls. (90 days later!!)Did I give proper […]

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Apartment Fire Code Responsibility

anonymous MD renter
Date: Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 10:34 am
Category: Frustrated Renter, Legal Questions, Renter Q & A

If a tenant improvement, authorized by the landlord, makes the space out of fire code, is it the responsibility of the landlord or tenant to pay to put space back into code?

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Can repeated cockroach problems void a lease?

Tenant
Date: Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 1:43 pm
Category: Apartment Complaint, Frustrated Renter, General Topics, Legal Questions, Renter Q & A

My relative signed a one year lease on an apartment, and became unable to continue living here so we worked it out with the property agency that I would move in and assume the lease.  While my relative was here I found a cockroach and the landlords had the apartment sprayed. Before I moved in, […]

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rental approval guidelines

Tenant
Date: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 12:31 pm
Category: Legal Questions

       I was recently denied on an application to rent an aprtment and was told that it was my backround check that was the issue. The only thing on my record are misdemeanors or traffic issues. What are the guidelines for approval or for being denied.

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Landlord Repair Responsibilities

Tenant
Date: Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 11:58 am
Category: Frustrated Renter, Legal Questions, Rent Horror Stories

I am preparing to renew my lease for a cafe in Texas.  My current lease says that I am responsible for all repairs (including plumbing, AC, heat, etc.)  The only thing listed as the landlord’s responsibility are problems with foundation, exterior walls, roof, and ‘other structural components.’  I know it’s legally binding because I signed […]

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Is landlord responsible for noise insulation?

Student AZ New Renter
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2009 12:15 pm
Category: Apartment Complaint, Frustrated Renter, General Topics, Legal Questions

Dear Sir / Madam, I rented this apartment about a month ago and have been plaguing by the noise from the aircrafts – daily – due to the fact that the apartment is in close proximity to the Sky Harbor Airport Flight Path. I understand that land lord is not required to let me know that the apartment is […]

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Can I get out of my lease?

Kim Jones TX renter
Date: Sunday, September 6th, 2009 1:26 pm
Category: Legal Questions

Does anyone know if I would be able to get out of my lease – legally, without having to pay extra reletting charges/etc? My boyfriend and I signed our lease in June of 09 for 6 months. The lease states the rent is for $700 a month. My boyfriend, who’s also on the lease pays […]

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