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Yes if you have no agreement you can rent to someone else
You should send them a cancellation just to be clear. You don't want them showing up with somebody else in the house.
You need to see local government (city and county). There are programs for people with disabilities.
How long have you lived there. You may be entitled to 60 days. BUT if you're delinquent in rent (or have otherwise breached the lease), you're'... Read Answer
That will stop the eviction so long as you comply with the statutory requirements for appeal.
They are allowed to store their stuff as tenants/invitees of your aunt. Thus your aunt is potentially liable. Your aunt should have homeowners... Read Answer
Depends on what happensif a fire or water, the owner if someone steals things, then the thief unless a door left openusually you store your... Read Answer
Yes you can this is an illegal tenancy.
I am not sure what you mean by "back rent." But, in California, plumbing is an issue basic to the tenancy of a unit which must be maintained and... Read Answer
Hard to say - were there previous incidents of crime that the property management company was aware of or should have been aware of? What type of... Read Answer
Probably none. You need to evict him and start over with a new tenant.
That doesn't sound right. You need to bring to paperwork in to a lawyer, who can decipher it better.
First of all be sure to attend the hearing with any witnesses you have to present your side of the case. But in the event you lose be sure to tell... Read Answer
You do not have to legally move until and unless a court issues an order. That could be a month or more away.
In California, a landlord has to first give a 3 day, 30 day, or 60 day notice before he can proceed with an unlawful detainer action to evict a ... Read Answer
They have a lease, you have the right to tell them to leave at the end of their term. In North Carolina, if they did into sign the new lease, then... Read Answer
What kind of deal did you have with the prior owner? Was it a lease? If it was, you have the right to stay in the residence until the lease ends.... Read Answer
Yes. This is absolutely landlord responsibility and the fact that their insurance does not cover is irrelevantthis is on themboth to replace your... Read Answer
Yes, you are right. You have suffered damage because of the landlord's neglect. The landlord's statement that the matter was referred to the... Read Answer
In theory, an unsigned lease is not binding. However, you cannot provide a copy of the agreement you signed. Since you can't provide a copy, the LL... Read Answer
Your question is governed by Alabama law, not CA law. You need to ask a lawyer who is licensed in Alabama. Real property is governed by the laws of... Read Answer
You can request specific performance if the parties refuse to perform. You should have an attorney review the contract to apprise you of all your... Read Answer
There isn't much you can do in the short term. Here's your only chance - if your husband is well-compensated, you can file for divorce and seek an... Read Answer
Probably not. A temporary loss of liquidity isn't a good excuse for not paying your rent.