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Hi, I live in Tennessee. We have lived in this apartment for 17mos now. A lot of our problems started when neighbors moved in 3weeks before our 1st lease was up. Our apartments are setup like duplexes to give you a layout idea. The new neighbors’ boyfriend decided one night to beat the crap out of her, […]
From the beginning our landlord has been deceptive; for example, when we rented we were told we had exclusive use of the backyard and small deck. In addition, we were told that there was central air and heat. When we attempted to access the backyard we were informed that he was "renovating it" and needed […]
I have been living in the same apt complex for 3 years now, but switched apartments. Even in the other apartment problems i had were unresolved, until i moved out. The apartment i moved to across the hall, had many need to fix issues, upon moving in. Some of the issues i have fixed myself. […]
If only I had found this out sooner… As crazy as it may sound, my better half and I have mentally, physically, and financially suffered for over a year living with bed bugs. When we first discovered them we informed the management and the owner, because the managers have limited control, we spoke directly to […]
we live in a 4 br house in va we pay 1700 a month theres not enough room to list the problems my ll has not fixed,,,,,,,,,, but ill begin with a large amount of black mold////////// he now wants to increase our rent to 1900.oo can we sue him for our money back>?
If i do not have a lease can my landlord enter my residence at will and go through everything i own? After 1 yr of no lease, on time rent, they now want a lease…I have been told they get u to sign a leasse then find something to evict you and then they sue […]
Hi, I recently moved out of my apartment and have now got a notice from the management that they will be charging me to replace the carpet in the entire unit due to "matted and dirty in high traffic areas". Is it legal to do that? I stayed in the apartment for 1.5 years and […]
Who do i call to report my manager that is suppose to be managing the apartments i live in , he refuses to fix anything ,and doesnt except money orders for the rent only cash , doesnt want to contact owner when ask by tenants he says the owner doesnt want to talk. I dont […]
Needless to say we have had several issues with the landlord. We renewed the lease in December 2011. Today I got a letter stating to fill out application and once approved THEN he will send back signed lease. Are we legally obligated to fill out another rental application when it was already approved when we […]
We are having an issue with our landlord. The 2 1/2 car garage is literally full of the property owners things. When we first signed the rental agreement, the landlord promised that the items would be taken out and sold in a yard sale (on this property). When we moved in, the landlord moved lots […]