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Problem with Neighbor/landlord IA Former Renter
Date: Monday, November 15th, 2010 8:41 am
Category: Frustrated Renter, General Topics, Landlord Problems, Legal Questions

I started renting a duplex in July and when we moved in the place was not clean so the landlord said I could move in and he would  reduce the rent by $100.00 for that month. I had prepaid rent for the month and moved in July 9th. I have two dogs and the landlord […]

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Lease Questions

Johnosn NH Renter
Date: Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 4:44 am
Category: Legal Questions

I am renting a house in New Hampshire The first year I had a signed lease with the landlord the second year she left for florida with out me signing a lease see said the lease I had the previous year would carry over to this year. (I know that is not true state laws […]

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fish out of water??

fishy NV renter
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 2010 4:21 am
Category: Frustrated Renter, General Topics, Landlord Problems, Legal Questions, Rent Horror Stories, Renter Q & A

I have a problem I moved into this house 11 months ago. when we moved in they told us they could not afford to replace the shower in the master and to just not use it till they fix it. we didnt say anything for the first 2 months. but the next 8 months we […]

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Walking on Eggshells, Anvil Drops Anyhow

Laura WA already renting the house
Date: Friday, November 5th, 2010 4:00 am
Category: Apartment Complaint, Frustrated Renter, Legal Questions, Renter Q & A

HELP! I met my new neighbor, in the unit directly under me as she was moving in a couple of months ago. She was extremely friendly and very energetic and conversational, which was actually a refreshing change , as I am friendly too, and don’t mind learning about my neighbors. We both have small dogs, […]

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in foreclosure, do i still pay rent?

jennifer h. MT renter
Date: Thursday, November 4th, 2010 11:21 am
Category: Legal Questions

My trailer just had a noticed posted on the door stating that the property is now in foreclosure. I am worried about getting my deposit back and was curious as to wether i legally can withold rent until the property is auctioned off and i have to move?

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Return of Security Deposit

IL Former Renter
Date: Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 10:33 pm
Category: Legal Questions

My husband and I are having an issue with our previous landlord, and i’m not sure where to go from here. We have lived at our new place for just over 2 months now, moving here on Aug. 28, and had our walkthrough with our previous landlord on Sept 4, i had sent him a […]

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Property managers won’t do repairs

Tenant
Date: Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 3:30 am
Category: Apartment Complaint, Landlord Problems, Legal Questions

I just moved into an apartment 3 weeks ago. I was pleased with the apartment even though it wasn’t in the greatest of condition, because I am a pretty laid-back renter. A few stains on the carpet and cuts on the countertop didn’t bother me. Then, Sunday, 5 days ago, I came home from a day […]

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Landlord never signed lease

Elizabeth Brotherton NH renter
Date: Saturday, October 30th, 2010 2:49 am
Category: Legal Questions

Our lease was up for renewal on 6/30/10, verbally landlord and myself agreed we would resign. I signed leased and mailed it back to them and have not yet received a landlord signed copy. On rare occasion I can reach landlord on phone he states that it is in the mail, no problem, everythings good. […]

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new renter

joan mccarthy UT
Date: Friday, October 29th, 2010 2:39 pm
Category: Legal Questions

I just signed one year lease 22 days ago. Noise from upstairs keeps me awake. I tested the guy 3 times asking him o be considerate. At first he complied. Now he ignores me. He is a carry person and I am afraid of him. There is also drug deals in another apt. A third […]

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Bed bug treatment: Who is responsible for treatment payment

anonymous MD renter
Date: Friday, October 29th, 2010 12:25 am
Category: Legal Questions

Hi, I am living in same apt since  last couple of years. Since last few days I noticed that we got bits …upon investigating I found some kinds of bugs which I never saw before and put them in a bag and reported  to my Apt complex management. They sent to some one for  insepection […]

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