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Can I or should I file a complaint against my landlord/leasing company for filing a complaint for eviction before my 30 days was over?

1st time renter
Date: Friday, March 1st, 2013 3:18 pm
Category: General Topics

Hi, We’re almost at the end of our lease and have never been late on rent before until this month. Rent was due on the 1st, as it normally does, but we weren\’t able to pay because of some unexpected expenses that came up. We were, however, planning to pay within the following two weeks […]

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What if roommate refuses to pay rent?

Tenant
Date: Thursday, February 28th, 2013 1:33 am
Category: General Topics

Getting a roommate can be very practical especially if you are renting a two-room apartment. At least you will have someone to share the rent with and the utilities. If you are both on the lease agreement, then that means you will be jointly responsible for the rent payment. This means that if one you […]

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I did a final walk through in a house I lived in for 4 years. I didn’t sign anything. Now 2 weeks later, I got a letter in the mail from the property manager saying they are charging us for things that weren’t there and etc. What are my options in fighting this?

Etta NV renter
Date: Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 2:33 am
Category: General Topics

Landlord overcharging against security deposit

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What if I don’t want to renew my lease?

Tenant
Date: Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 10:35 pm
Category: General Topics, Videos Post

I’ve stuck around for a year in this apartment with all the problems I’ve had. I’ve had plumbing, electrical and sewage problems and then for a time, I had mold. It wasn’t the dangerous black mold but it was still mold and the smell hung thick in the air for some time. I didn’t want […]

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How to Break a Lease Agreement with Minimal Damage

Tenant
Date: Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 8:31 pm
Category: General Topics, Videos Post

You signed a lease agreement and it is legally binding. This means that you have to act your end of the deal as your landlord does his part. If you break the lease agreement, you could get evicted. And an eviction is something that you want to avoid since it limits your chances of finding […]

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Does my landlord have the right to say no to pets even if it’s a pet-friendly rental?

Tenant
Date: Monday, February 25th, 2013 11:34 pm
Category: General Topics, Videos Post

Before anything else, know that having a pet in a rental property is actually a privilege and not necessarily a right. Landlords would agree to having a pet in their rental property because it broadens their scope of tenants and it also reduces their turnover rates because they know that you won’t have lot of […]

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Can I break the lease agreement if I get military orders?

Tenant
Date: Monday, February 25th, 2013 9:29 pm
Category: General Topics, Videos Post

Due to the nature of work in the military, service men are entitled to a certain set of guidelines that would protect them from their financial obligations. According to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, a military man can terminate his lease agreement when they go active on duty. This is if the lease was set […]

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How many occupants can rent one room?

Tenant
Date: Sunday, February 24th, 2013 1:07 am
Category: General Topics, Videos Post

When it comes to the number of occupants allowed in a single room, most landlords would follow the two plus one formula.  This means that in one bedroom three people may you live together.  But the general guideline is that in a single bedroom there should only be two people. The specifics will depend on […]

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Can I withhold rent if apartment is uninhabitable after a natural disaster?

Tenant
Date: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 11:29 pm
Category: General Topics, Videos Post

Following Hurricane Sandy, there were a lot of tenant-landlord cases that was filed in court. There was a lot of misinformation on whether the tenant has the right to withhold rent because the place is uninhabitable. On the other hand, landlords sue because they want their rent to be paid. Although you will think that […]

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What Happens if I don’t move out after Writ of Possession?

Tenant
Date: Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 8:56 pm
Category: General Topics, Videos Post

Although the housing market is gaining momentum with the increased number of ground breaks and construction, a good number of homes is still being foreclosed. Some of these foreclosed homes even have tenants paying rent on-time. You’re lucky if your landlord has been open to you about the foreclosure (or the short sale, whichever is […]

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