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Can a landlord use the delivery of U.S. mail as a method of surveillance?
This is an on-going struggle for me with the management of my apartment building.
In the past, the manager has instructed the USPS mail carrier to return-to-sender my mail, because it was addressed ...
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How much can a landlord charge for overnight guests?
Here's the part of the contract:
The Premises are for the sole use as a residence by the
above-mentioned Tenant(s)(Item 1) only, not as physical exercising
place or other business or political ...
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City Park Apartments in Salt Lake City, Utah put a lease addendum on ...
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Text message legally binding?
I owed my landlord from a small claims case. I was making payment towards the debt until I lost my business. Recently I contacted her to negotiate the pending debt. She sent me a text responding ...
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Can leasehold contracts be amended, and is this a common practice in UK?
I have recently asked following question around leasehold contract in property I am in the process of buying. It states that I am not allowed to sublet parts of building I can only sublet it as a ...
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Tenant rights when unhappy with new owner of property - Ohio
In late July 2015, Individual A entered into a lease with Managing Company X. This was a one year lease, scheduled to end in July 2016. In April 2016, a representative of X approached A about signing ...
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How to handle an issue not covered by the renter's agreement? [closed]
Ideally, all possible scenarios are covered in the lease contract or rental agreement. Some things are not mentioned, however, and these can inevitably cause friction.
What actions can be taken if ...
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How to challenge validity of housing inspections in regards to eviction
Jurisdiction is Western Australia.
If a landlord is experiencing financial troubles, and is attempting to evict their tenants on false grounds, in order to increase his sale price or make finding a ...
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Does this lease clause provide a one sided exit for the landlord?
In the Greater Boston Real Estate Board Standard Lease Form, Section 8, it says
In the event the Lessor is not able through no fault of his own to deliver the leased premises to the Lessee at the ...
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Do replies to a tenant have to address every statement they make?
Just had an email exchange with my tenant, in which he made a couple of untrue assertions. I only sent a short email asking for a phone call so we can resolve the issue since I have no intention of ...
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Kansas - Can an apartment charge me a pet deposit/fee despite specifying in the lease that no deposit or fee would be necessary?
this is in Kansas. Suppose that a tenant T signed a one year lease for an apartment that allows pets under the condition that a deposit/fee would be charged, but the person who put together the lease ...
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Can a Rental Contract Supersede State Law?
After several years of habitability issues (which were eventually fixed after 4 years), our landlord is asking us to sign a settlement agreement that would release them from all liability dating back ...
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Can a landlord hold damage deposit after changing a contract?
I recently signed a contract with a new landlord. Both parties agreed to the terms (specifically having 1 month free rent with a year lease) and signed the lease. They also took my damage deposit.
I ...
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What is the legality behind landlords throwing away tenants belongings UK?
Me and my housemates have started having issues with our landlords, where they will dispose of any utensils left on the kitchen worktop or in cupboards without being cleaned. Before moving into the ...
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Why might a landlord spend so much time at the house they're renting? How do I resolve this?
Just moved into a new place... renting a single room with three other guys each renting their own rooms. I've been here a month; they've been here for significantly longer.
The landlord spends far ...
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