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Can I sue a bad landlord?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Stephen A. Greenbaum (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
If all this is accurate it would appear that you do. You should consult with an attorney as there are potentially some criminal as well as civil matters here.
If all this is accurate it would appear that you do. You should consult with an attorney as there are potentially some criminal as well as civil... Read More

If my apartment has no heat and it has been an ongoing issue, do I have a case?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Peter Holzer (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
Yes. You do have a case. This is a habitability issue. If the landlord doesn't fix it, you can fix it and deduct the cost from your rent, but you must follow the proper procedure.
Yes. You do have a case. This is a habitability issue. If the landlord doesn't fix it, you can fix it and deduct the cost from your rent, but you... Read More

If my apartment has no heat and it has been an ongoing issue, do I have a case?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Frances Ann Headley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
The absence of heat is a habitability issue. If appropriate accomodation is not provided within a reasonable time then there may be liability. You should review all of the facts with a real estate attorney.
The absence of heat is a habitability issue. If appropriate accomodation is not provided within a reasonable time then there may be liability. You... Read More

Can my neighbor continue to escalate this issue with cops and possibly the court system with no bases to her accusations?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Andrew M. Capelli (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
You should complain to your landlord or property management company- Perhaps they can have a word with her. Otherwise, you might see about obtaining a personal protection order (PPO) to act as a "cease and desist" for harassment. Most people aren't that naturally mean... She is probably mentally ill, so try to have some compassion- It may help you to deal with the situation.... Read More
You should complain to your landlord or property management company- Perhaps they can have a word with her. Otherwise, you might see about obtaining... Read More

What can I do if my roommate just moved out and he hasn’t paid any rent or utilities in 6 months and owes me 4 grand?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Andrew M. Capelli (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers
If your (ex-)roommate contractually owes you money, you can take him to court just as you would anyone else. In Michigan, $4k would be in small claims court. Good luck.
If your (ex-)roommate contractually owes you money, you can take him to court just as you would anyone else. In Michigan, $4k would be in small... Read More

Are verbal rental agreements binding?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Andrew M. Capelli (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers
In Michigan, verbal agreements in real estate matters are generally not binding.
In Michigan, verbal agreements in real estate matters are generally not binding.

Can my parents give her 30-day notice with no concern?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
Give the tenant a 30 notice to quit. The dog incident is irrelevant to the tenancy.
Give the tenant a 30 notice to quit. The dog incident is irrelevant to the tenancy.

How many days notice does the owner of a salon have to give renters before forcing them to leave in NC?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Kenneth Love, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It depends on the written lease. If one exists...it controls...otherwise in this type of commercial lease no formal notice is needed.
It depends on the written lease. If one exists...it controls...otherwise in this type of commercial lease no formal notice is needed.

If a person is vice-chairman of the Housing Authority Board, can they live in Public Housing and be President of the Residence?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Kenneth Love, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It depends on what role he serves. Public and other subsidized housing have strict income requirements for eligibility. Most of the Housing Authorities will seek to have residents sit on their boards. This does not make the resident ineligible for services. The purpose is to have a voice of the residents sit on the board that will direct the decisions of the HA...this is typically a good thing for residents. Now if he is an employee of the HA and makes to much to be ineligible then he should not be a resident.... Read More
It depends on what role he serves. Public and other subsidized housing have strict income requirements for eligibility. Most of the Housing... Read More

Do we have a legal fighting stand point?

Answered 14 years and 3 months ago by Mr. James Jenkins Mills (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The landlord is required to make the repairs necessary to keep the premises in a safe and habitable condition.  If the landlord fails to do so, you have the right to either make the repairs yourself (and credit the costs of those repairs to your rent), or to move out of the premises and cease paying rent.  However, you cannot continue to live in the apartment, not pay rent, and not do the repairs.  Good luck to you going forward.... Read More
The landlord is required to make the repairs necessary to keep the premises in a safe and habitable condition.  If the landlord fails to do so,... Read More

if you pay a pet deposit and then get another pet can the landlord charge an additional deposit?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to read your lease.  If the property owner has in the lease that there is a per pet fee, then you really do not have many options.  However, if the lease is silent on additional pets, your initial deposit and rental payments of an additional $15 should cover any pets.  The company's website would hold no legally enforceable terms. Only the lease is legally enforceable. For more information visit my website at www.alsobrooklaw.com. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.  ... Read More
You need to read your lease.  If the property owner has in the lease that there is a per pet fee, then you really do not have many options.... Read More
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