This year has become the worse renting experience of our lives. 1st our apartment started leaking in to the carpeted hallway, which maintenc edid fix the problem immediately. Then came the snake, yes a snake. And we were promised a full refund from the complex (a 200 dollar refferal instead of just paying us)  because […]

We just moved in and the carpets were shampooed but are still stained and smell bad.  What is the law about when the landlords are responsible for replacing the carpets?  As it stands now the owner has offered to go in halves with us on new carpet.  We don’t feel its our responsibility to replace […]

I work on a ranch in Colorado and am provided lodging as part of my salary.  Last week the wives of my two bosses came to my home and announced they were there to do an inspection.  My wife and I were told at that time that every few weeks one of them would come […]

I lived in a rental with terrible moisture problems that created mold problems! There was old plumbing with frequent leaks, and no exhaust fan in the bathroom. This house is in the rainy Pacific Northwest. I realized after the fact that the landlords had heavily scented candles in the house when they showed it (to […]

June 29th I ordered 250 gallon propane to put in the LP tank(1000 gallon tank) putting it at 25%. Couple weeks later I noticed it was leaking. It was between 17 and 18%. Called FS and they fixed it. They said 18% equals 180 gallons, so I lost 70 gallons of LP equal to $140.00. […]

Im behind on rent this will be 2nd month lanlord has first and last rent when i moved in. I received a notice to pay rent or quit wich states i have to pay 2 months rent or move out in 5 buisness days is that legal.  Also hand written letter saying matter has to […]

I just signed a lease for a new apartment in camden.  Included in the lease is a move out fee of $225 for cleaning.  It is my understanding that under the law, the landlord is responsible for the repair of anything falling under the category of "normal wear & tear".  it would seem to me […]

I filed a noise complaint against one of my neighbors with the local police dept. the other night, and they testified to the fact of the loudness and legitimacy of my complaint.  The police had been out earler and requested the renter to turn the music down, which she complied for all of about 15 […]

my landlord filed bankruptcy and after I have investigated it seems that the property tax has been sold in a tax sale. what should we do?

I currently live in Texas on the second floor of an apartment with my own stair case that leads directly to my door. The stairs have shook a little for the past few months. But of the past few weeks it has gotten worse. The railing also is coming off the wall at the top […]