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Hello everyone. Here in GA there has been a lot of rain this summer. There was a leak in my ceiling and I sent pictures to my landlord on July 8 asking for him to fix the leak. I hadn’t heard anything from him until July 22 when I called and asked is somebody coming […]
I live in a community where I pay land rent for the modular home we own. The $360 a month fee is supposed to include water, sewage, and trash pick up. I have been very ill since Sept., and after various blood work and other tests the doctor is doing an endoscope into my […]
My landlord and I discussed my lease in January as I was scheduled to move out February 28th. I explained that I did not have the time or money to move and that I would like to stay. She asked how long, I said August. We then discussed that at length and she asked me […]
I have a 1 year lease that does not end until January. Two days ago my landlord came to my home and gave me a 45 day eviction notice. He stated that he lost his job in Salt Lake City and now wants to move back into the home he leased to me. This leaves […]
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back No matter what kind of apartment or rental house you lease; you’re always going to be forced to come up with a security deposit ranging from a few hundred dollars up to a couple of months worth of rent. The purpose of paying the money is to protect […]
I have a severe medical condition and need to live near my family for their help. I am currently renting a condo in FL from a private owner that was listed with a realtor. I explained to the owner and realtor about my medical condition and asked if I could find a tenant to take […]
I was told that I cannot withhold rent because I have caused other damage to the house I rent that Ihave not fixed. I was also told I could not withhold rent because I did not notify the landlord in wrting of a leaking faucet under the tub and the landlord didn’t have access to […]
My land lord is discriminating with the rental rates. New renters are charge $1250 and old long term renters are paying $1450. Now the landlord has sent me a Notice of Termination of Tenancy for July 31, 2011. Can they do this since I have paid my rent?
I live in California, 4 weeks ago, through Terminix, I found out I have termites. (Wood and subterranean) My realty management company sent out a contractor to give an estimate, It was $1800 for a 2 day tent (seems too short a time to me) 1 day of actual tenting and 1 day of airing […]
I just moved out of my apartment after 4 months of living there and I just recieved notice that they ripped out all the carepts and need to replace them because of pet damage. Can they do this without notifying me first?