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How do I recover funds from a individual that signed on a personal note

Answered 3 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will have to sue them in court, typically with a lawyer, to enforce the note. 
You will have to sue them in court, typically with a lawyer, to enforce the note. 

Can locks be changed without providing resident a key?

Answered 3 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is a violation of Fla. Stat. 83.67(1). You need to retain a lawyer as you may be entitled to recover 3x the rent in damages. 
This is a violation of Fla. Stat. 83.67(1). You need to retain a lawyer as you may be entitled to recover 3x the rent in damages. 

Does the landlord have the right to keep the money I've given them (rent & security deposit) if I signed the lease but never moved into the apartment?

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
you may be stuck did the landlord tell you where your security deposit is? if they didn't, you have them and not the other way around.
you may be stuck did the landlord tell you where your security deposit is? if they didn't, you have them and not the other way around.

Itemized deposits

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
bedbugs are grounds to break the lease the bugs violate the warranty of habitability.    send them written notice to clean it up or you will deem them in breach of lease  they need to clean the fridge too 
bedbugs are grounds to break the lease the bugs violate the warranty of habitability.    send them written notice to clean it up or you... Read More

Di I have recourse for not having heat for the last 3 weeks?

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
If they do not fix it, you can send them written notice that you are putting rent in escrow until they fix the property. Has to be a separate account. If they still don't fix it, you can break the lease and get your deposit back.  
If they do not fix it, you can send them written notice that you are putting rent in escrow until they fix the property. Has to be a separate... Read More

Does the landlord have the right to keep the money I've given them (rent & security deposit) if I signed the lease but never moved into the apartment?

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
Did the landlord send you notice where they deposited the security deposit? If they didn't, they have a bog problem. Also, the condition of the property might give you an out. For either claim, you will need legal counsel.
Did the landlord send you notice where they deposited the security deposit? If they didn't, they have a bog problem. Also, the condition of the... Read More

Is there a way to get my security deposit and first month's rent back?

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
You will probably need to sue them. The landlord is probably in breach of the lease if the conditions made the place uninhabitable. Leases contain an implied warranty of habitability. If it wasn't fit to live in the first breached the lease. Your landlor has hoepfully broken other statutes but you are best advised to hire a lawyer.... Read More
You will probably need to sue them. The landlord is probably in breach of the lease if the conditions made the place uninhabitable. Leases contain an... Read More

Does expiring the contract and not renewing it give the owner the right to evict us from the house? A second question: What are the rights of the resi

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
A landlord may evict at the end of the term but only for the property and lease belonging to them.
A landlord may evict at the end of the term but only for the property and lease belonging to them.

I would like 2 separate 2 or 3 lawsuits against my x landlord

Answered 3 years and 6 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
You can only bring 1 cause of action but as many claims as you like.
You can only bring 1 cause of action but as many claims as you like.

Landlord and Tennant

Answered 3 years and 7 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
The Landlord must follow the statute exactly, they have a statutory number of days to act, if they don't they lose their rights.
The Landlord must follow the statute exactly, they have a statutory number of days to act, if they don't they lose their rights.

What are my rights as a tenant renting a joint owned home?

Answered 3 years and 7 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
You need legal counsel for this. The lease may be valid but you might find yourself facing eviction after the sale.
You need legal counsel for this. The lease may be valid but you might find yourself facing eviction after the sale.

Can my landlord charge me for damages past a certain date?

Answered 3 years and 7 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
Your Landlord might be in violation of the security deposit act. You need a solid landlord tenant law attorney, you may be entitled to damages. Landlords are required to STRICTLY comply with the statute. Security deposits are escrows and do not pass to the landlord without compliance. Depending on the facts, this could be a very good case. ... Read More
Your Landlord might be in violation of the security deposit act. You need a solid landlord tenant law attorney, you may be entitled to damages.... Read More

Can you add loan to their rent

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Lynn Ellen Coleman   |   1 Answer
Absolutely not! The personal loan, while arguably related to the residential lease, is only connected because that's how you know the individual you lent money to. Keep the two transactions separated.  I'm assuming and I am probably right, that your lease says nothing about lending your tenants money and having it added to their lease obligation. If they are on time on the resnt you cannot start evictin proceedings or demand loan payments as part of rent. If you need to pursue the loan, file a complaint for money owed on the loan only in small claims court. ... Read More
Absolutely not! The personal loan, while arguably related to the residential lease, is only connected because that's how you know the individual you... Read More

Can my landlord ask for more deposit money

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
If it is in writing, they can do it. The good news is, if you have a written lease, as long as rent is paid, the Landlord has a hard time evicting a tenant. If you don't have a written lease, they can put you out with notice and end the lease.   good luck
If it is in writing, they can do it. The good news is, if you have a written lease, as long as rent is paid, the Landlord has a hard time evicting a... Read More

Commercial eviction michigan

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
MCL 600.2918 is pretty clear: "Any person who is ejected or put out of any lands or tenements in a forcible and unlawful manner, or being out is afterwards held and kept out, by force, is entitled to recover 3 times the amount of his or her actual damages or $200.00, whichever is greater, in addition to recovering possession." Just because it is a commercial lease does not matter, "ANY" includes you! If you are located in SE Michigan, this case is of interest to me.  I can be reached at 248-825-3131... Read More
MCL 600.2918 is pretty clear: "Any person who is ejected or put out of any lands or tenements in a forcible and unlawful manner, or being out is... Read More

how do we handle an eviction type issue along with what we are allowed to do as far a back pay?

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
You have an absolute right to evict them. But do it right: use the court forms and serve them with a notice to quit, then, if they refuse to move out, you will have to file an eviction against them. in the notices (so they don't bring in MORE friends) be sure to include each one AND "all other occupants." Times are hard but no one gets to stay for free. After they are evicted, if they try to move back, they are in contempt of a court order good luck to you... Read More
You have an absolute right to evict them. But do it right: use the court forms and serve them with a notice to quit, then, if they refuse to move... Read More

Should I sue my landlord ?

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney David Kennedy Bifulco   |   1 Answer
You should go to your Township Code Enforcement department and file a complaint.  There are also several steps you can take such as having the repairs done and then deducting the cost from your rent.   The following link to North Penn Legal Services has Tenant handbooks that will be very helpful to you as you take your next steps.  https://www.palawhelp.org/resource/landlord-tenant-handbook .  You can also find information on my website at Law Office of David Kennedy Bifulco. ... Read More
You should go to your Township Code Enforcement department and file a complaint.  There are also several steps you can take such as having the... Read More

Who pays for the water bill and homeowners' insurance on a rental property

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
these are expenses that can be included in a lease, in some leases the LL pays these items and sometimes the tenant does.  without a written lease you are a month to month tenant and the LL can put you out with 30 days notice. it is not illegal for these charges to be added but most LLs just charge rent and pay these expenses themselves note if there is an insurance policy, does it cover your personal property or is it just the LL's structure that is covered? check the policy and be sure.... Read More
these are expenses that can be included in a lease, in some leases the LL pays these items and sometimes the tenant does.  without a written... Read More

Not sure where to begin

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jeffery J. Czech   |   1 Answer
Why dont you show the homeowner the same kindness he showed you?  Whether you are legally entitled to stay or not, the homeowner was kind enough to let you stay two years!  LEAVE and be thankful.
Why dont you show the homeowner the same kindness he showed you?  Whether you are legally entitled to stay or not, the homeowner was kind enough... Read More

can i be evicted without formal paperwork

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
It depends on what you call notice?  Were you served a Notice to Quit? That is the begining of the formal process. If you would like to speak with us further about defending against the eviction, please feel free to contact us.  It is a technical process that moves quickly if you do not understand what you are doing. 203.870.6700... Read More
It depends on what you call notice?  Were you served a Notice to Quit? That is the begining of the formal process. If you would like to speak... Read More

Do we have the right to kick someone out of our house that we told could stay here for free for three months after the three months is up?

Answered 3 years and 8 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
I they refuse to move out you will have to evict them.   Might be cheaper to help them with the moving expense.
I they refuse to move out you will have to evict them.   Might be cheaper to help them with the moving expense.

Can my landlord change locks and remove my property without a eviction?

Answered 3 years and 9 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
The lockout may very well be illegal and you can sue the landlord for damages. The case is stronger if you have a written lease.
The lockout may very well be illegal and you can sue the landlord for damages. The case is stronger if you have a written lease.

I need a lawyer to file a small claims matter asap - I was the tenant

Answered 3 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
We may be able to help you.  Were you ever given an itemized list explaining the use of the security deposit?  Do you have photos of the area before you left.  We can be reached at 203.870.6700
We may be able to help you.  Were you ever given an itemized list explaining the use of the security deposit?  Do you have photos of the... Read More

Landlord kept entire deposit. Do I owe her more?

Answered 3 years and 9 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
your landlord may have committed an act of conversion of your personal property and the security deposit. if your landlord did not give you notice at the beginning of the lease where they had your security deposit, you can get back double your deposit. additionally, demanding your be out before the last day of the lease, assuming rent was paid, was a wrongful eviction and breach of the contract of lease. as someone who has dealt with a disability all my life, I am DEEPLY offended by your landlord's conduct. If your facts hold up, any Lawyer should be able to cut this landlord down to size and just about any judge will find their behavior repellant.  ... Read More
your landlord may have committed an act of conversion of your personal property and the security deposit. if your landlord did not give you notice at... Read More

What to do when you’ve been scammed by a dog breeder

Answered 3 years and 9 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Nothing you can do effectively. You foolishly feel for a scam. You report this to law enforcement but dont expect to see your $650.00 again. Its likely long gone.
Nothing you can do effectively. You foolishly feel for a scam. You report this to law enforcement but dont expect to see your $650.00 again. Its... Read More
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