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253 legal questions have been posted about landlord and tenant law by real users in Idaho. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include leases and leasing, equipment finance and leasing, and commercial leasing. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

How long does property and house has to vacant for it to be called abandonment?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
The standard is a "reasonable period of time", which obviously can vary.
The standard is a "reasonable period of time", which obviously can vary.

Can I sue my landlord for criminal negligence?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Only the DA can bring criminal charges. You do not say if the landlord treated the situation as one in which you did not pay the rent; if not, then you have no damages.
Only the DA can bring criminal charges. You do not say if the landlord treated the situation as one in which you did not pay the rent; if not, then... Read More

Can a person use an invalid power of attorney to gain control over a property?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
Under the circumstances described, no, and you actually answered your own question.
Under the circumstances described, no, and you actually answered your own question.

Can my landlord change the contract now that I’m over nine months into the contract?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Patrick William Currin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
They can raise the rent with proper notice that would potentially cover the water bill if you are month to month, but they cannot change the terms of an existing lease without your consent.
They can raise the rent with proper notice that would potentially cover the water bill if you are month to month, but they cannot change the terms of... Read More

Is it legal for the building owner to ask for my bank account numbers on an apartment I'm trying to sub lease?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Frances Ann Headley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
Yes, he can deny your applicant based upon credit but the personal information he is requesting is not necessary for the credit check and could lead to identity theft if they fell into the wrong hands.
Yes, he can deny your applicant based upon credit but the personal information he is requesting is not necessary for the credit check and could lead... Read More

Is it legal for the building owner to ask for my bank account numbers on an apartment I'm trying to sub lease?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Patrick William Currin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
The landlord has the right to financial information and deny subtenants if he feels they are a bad risk.
The landlord has the right to financial information and deny subtenants if he feels they are a bad risk.

Can a driver's licence number be copied?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Patrick William Currin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
She has a right to refuse to give you her DL, but you have a right to identify her and to refuse to rent to her if she doesn't provide it.
She has a right to refuse to give you her DL, but you have a right to identify her and to refuse to rent to her if she doesn't provide it.

If my lease is about to be up how long do I have to get put out of my apartment?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Frances Ann Headley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
When a lease expires and the tenant is still in residence it becomes a month to month tenancy and the rules for notice must be observed. You must be given a 30 or 60 day notice depending upon how long you have lived there. She can not change the locks on the 3 days notice. You should consult a real estate attorney.... Read More
When a lease expires and the tenant is still in residence it becomes a month to month tenancy and the rules for notice must be observed. You must be... Read More

If my lease is about to be up how long do I have to get put out of my apartment?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
After the three days expire on the three day notice, the landlord has to file an unlawful detainer action, which will take at least several weeks to be set. Then she has to get a judgment and have the sheriff enforce it. So you will have at least a month and maybe two before you are forced to leave. She can not just change the locks.... Read More
After the three days expire on the three day notice, the landlord has to file an unlawful detainer action, which will take at least several weeks to... Read More

If my lease is about to be up how long do I have to get put out of my apartment?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Patrick William Currin (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
If your lease is up you must leave on the last day of the term lease. If you stay, you are a holdover and subject to eviction. You will be given the 3 day notice to quit and then be served with eviction papers after that.
If your lease is up you must leave on the last day of the term lease. If you stay, you are a holdover and subject to eviction. You will be given the... Read More

What can I do if my landlord consistently tries to charge for unlocking door?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Stop locking yourself out of your residence and the charges will stop.
Stop locking yourself out of your residence and the charges will stop.

If I revoke a cable company's right to access my personal property via e-mail, are they still allowed to get on my property with the police?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
You can revoke their ability to trespass on your property but not for they to get back their equipment, which is the only reason they would want to come onto your property. They certainly are allowed reasonable access to get back their property. The police felt the same way.
You can revoke their ability to trespass on your property but not for they to get back their equipment, which is the only reason they would want to... Read More

Can judge force seller to sign over deed and if so how?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
You will most likely need to file a lawsuit to quiet title and file a lis pendenc to prevent the property from being sold. These are complicated legal actions for which you will need to hire and pay an attorney to represent you. In my opinion, no attorney will represent you in this type of action pro bono.... Read More
You will most likely need to file a lawsuit to quiet title and file a lis pendenc to prevent the property from being sold. These are complicated... Read More

Can judge force seller to sign over deed and if so how?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Attorneys will not take the case on pro bono because they do not want to do the work and receive no pay for a case that probably will go to trial. ?You do not have a simple case. ?A judge can order that a deed be turner over to you, but if the house is condemned and you do not want to put any more money into it why do you want the deed. ?You should sue for breach of contact and seek to get back all the money you put up. ?If it is in California and less than $7,500, then you could sue in Small Claims Court; there are several books written for lay people on how to sue in that court and what to expect.... Read More
Attorneys will not take the case on pro bono because they do not want to do the work and receive no pay for a case that probably will go to trial.... Read More

What should I do if it seems that I am being discriminated in the apartment complex where I am living?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
I mere feeling is not enough for a lawsuit. You need to show that you are actually being discriminated against because of gender, race, creed, etc. Then you need to show damages, and the only damage you have is a very insubstantial one. You do not appear to have no case.
I mere feeling is not enough for a lawsuit. You need to show that you are actually being discriminated against because of gender, race, creed, etc.... Read More

Can you file for an extension to move out?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can try, but I believe the answer will be no.
You can try, but I believe the answer will be no.

Can a landlord collect money for another company that they no longer have business with?

Answered 12 years and 3 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
There are two separate issues here. First, if the water company doesn't want to bill each lot separately and has made a deal with the owner, it can do so. Second is the possibility that the manager will pocket the money. Tell her that you need a written statement from the owner and the management company stating what the amount owed is, what period it covers and to whom to make the check to.... Read More
There are two separate issues here. First, if the water company doesn't want to bill each lot separately and has made a deal with the owner, it can... Read More

How can we legally evict someone from our home?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Georges Herman Shers (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
She is a guest and not a renter so you do not have to give thirty days notice [there is no lease that you are terminating]. Tell her she has to leave and is trespassing if she stays. The problem will be that she will not leave and the police will not likely do anything to help remove her [will say it is a civil matter]. When she is out, change the locks so she can not get back in. Also, you need to make some written agreement with the father as he still is the owner and your paying the mortgage does not give you any legal rights. Your not being married to your boyfriend also puts you in a position of his eventually dumping you and you will probably have no right to the property or to get back any of the payments you have made [it will be considered rent].... Read More
She is a guest and not a renter so you do not have to give thirty days notice [there is no lease that you are terminating]. Tell her she has to... Read More

If a utility trailer was left abandoned on my property for a year, can I claim ownership now and how?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No, you cannot. I suppose what you could do is notify the owner that they have 30 days to remove the trailer and if they don't, they will be charged $10.00 per day for storage. At some point, the charges may exceed the value of the trailer and you can try and sell based on the charges. Or you could ask the person to sign the title over to you. You will probably need to talk with a local attorney to make sure you do it in compliance with your state's law.... Read More
No, you cannot. I suppose what you could do is notify the owner that they have 30 days to remove the trailer and if they don't, they will be charged... Read More

Is it safe to break the lease and get all my deposit back?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Ronald Daniel Dessy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Correcting the sewer line problem with in 24 hours is all that is required of landlord. You might be able to use the burglary to break your lease, provided that you could clearly attributed fault to the landlord for that burglary.
Correcting the sewer line problem with in 24 hours is all that is required of landlord. You might be able to use the burglary to break your lease,... Read More

How do I cancel the power of attorney I gave for a land case?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Ronald Daniel Dessy (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Send the attorney a notarized document terminating the power of attorney previously given to the attorney, keeping a copy for your records. If the prior power of attorney was recorded, then you will need to record your document terminating the power of attorney, in each county in which the attorney recorded the original power of attorney. You should also send your attorney a letter directing him to treat the power of attorney is terminated, and keep a copy of that letter. The most important county to check on whether your power of attorney was recorded, as the county in which your property is located.... Read More
Send the attorney a notarized document terminating the power of attorney previously given to the attorney, keeping a copy for your records. If the... Read More

How do I legally have my son and his girlfriend out of my house?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
You need to give them a written 30-day notice to quit and if they do not leave, then file an eviction action. If they bought something, it is theirs. However, I don't think a court will care about a half-gallon of milk or a package of frozen peas. Their clothes and furnishings should go with them.... Read More
You need to give them a written 30-day notice to quit and if they do not leave, then file an eviction action. If they bought something, it is theirs.... Read More

How do I legally have my son and his girlfriend out of my house?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
As the to leave if they will not give them a 30 day notice to quit. Treat them as tenants and act as a landlord use the procedures in the Michigan Landlord Tenant Handbook (its free google it).
As the to leave if they will not give them a 30 day notice to quit. Treat them as tenants and act as a landlord use the procedures in the Michigan... Read More

If an auto glass company got locked out of their business due to non payment of rent, how can I get my property?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Your landlord cannot just lock you out he has to evict you. If he takes your personal property you have the right to sue him to get it back contact an attorney.
Your landlord cannot just lock you out he has to evict you. If he takes your personal property you have the right to sue him to get it back contact... Read More

If we bought a business and the seller had a debt with the landlord, are we responsible for any debt contracted by the seller with the landlord?

Answered 12 years and 4 months ago by Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
It depends on the sales agreement and whether your purchase of the business all liabilities as well as the assets of the business.
It depends on the sales agreement and whether your purchase of the business all liabilities as well as the assets of the business.
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