Recent content by mike_miller

Yes, your roommates illegal behavior can cause legal problems to you even though you have not done anything wrong.If the drug is found in a common area or among your belongings there are chances where you could get arrested. Its better that you notify your landlord on his behavior or its better...

If the use of the yard is included in the rental agreement then the tenant is responsible for it. If you exclusively have the right to use the yard then you are responsible for its maintenance and the landlord becomes responsible for the repairs.

If a landlord is trying to evict you because of property damage then your landlord must prove if the damage caused is extensive;if the problem is continuing or is it a one-time thing;if you caused the problem. If in case you do not agree with the landlord's claim you can go to the court.

A) You can ask the landlord for a breakdown of the deductions. B) I read an article that says anything that costs the landlord time and/or money to dispose of will be a deduction," says Jay Heydt, a senior managing director at Citi Habitats, have it cross checked with an attorney C) If you still...

I am not sure if an eviction notice can be faxed but you can e-mail it. But the tenant should have previously given a consent in writing and should reply for it. Both the above aspects should be met else the electronic notice will not be effective

You can write a letter of dispute to the collections agency and also make sure if your lease agreement included a clause on the damage and the money you owe for it. You also have the right to ask your landlord to show the receipts for the money deducted and the landlord must provide the tenant a...

Ordinary wear and tear in the carpets cannot be charged against a tenant's security deposit. However, in case of large stains the landlord has the right to deduct a certain amount from the security deposit for replacing the carpets.

It is the mistake from the landlord's side. You can opt paying the prorated rent.

@ jfenn1980 . A seller cannot force a buyer to close the contract .If your contract contained contingencies that allowed the buyer to cancel the contract under certain circumstances then you are entitled to return the deposit.