My friend stayed with at my apartment for a few days while I was away on business. My landlord knows he is there and says that I am subleasing. I have explained more then once that he is just house sitting and I assured her there was no contract but, she is now wanting me to speak to her attorney.
Author Archive: Travis Eller
Finding an apartment?
I had an apartment and when i was layed off in december my unemployment checks were not enough to pay rent. I told my situation to my landlord, and also managed to find a job by the end of February and explained to them when i could pay them. The eviction process had already been started but they said they would work with me on paying them back but they wanted all the money in one shot or none of it at all. i came home 3 days later and found a 24hour eviction notice. i need to find another place but i dont think anyone will rent to me with an eviction on my record. Will my only option to get a place be to live in a bad, rundown area or can i find a decent place?? I live in Florida, if that helps…
I was able to pay rent in december and january. I couldnt for feb. march. i was evicted april 3rd i believe.
Landlord died, who owns the house?
In Pennsylvania, my landlord died and his live-in girlfriend claims she’s now the landlord. I guess she’s going on the whole “common-law wife” bit, but when he was alive I wasn’t even allowed to give her the rent! he knew she’d spend it. Her name was and is not on anything having to do with the house, deed, bank accounts, etc. When landlord died, he was in the process of fixing some things. They still haven’t been fixed so I stopped paying rent. Legally, I wonder who owns the house? He has no family that has come to claim his property and if “possession is truly 9/10 of the law” then don’t I have a claim on the house? Also, if she sells it (to me) and her name isn’t on the deed, if a “legal” claimant comes along, can they take the house away from me? I have an appointment with a real estate attorney next week but in the mean time was curious if anyone out there had a real clue to what my rights could be. Thanks.
Thanks, you guys are giving me some really good idea and thoughts. I have no intention on just not paying rent and going on a shopping spree, but I just don’t want to pay her the money, because as I said, I don’t trust her. She claims she’s the executor of the estate, but I haven’t seen anything in writting to this affect. I think I’ll take a trip down to the Register of Wills and look this up. Until then, I’m putting the rent in escrow. Thanks everyone.
Hardship Withdrawls from TSA – Serious answer only please?
My hours have been cut at work , I have money in a TSA that I’m trying to withdraw to pay my bills and when things get better replace it for retirement.
Apparently the law changed this year and I can only withdraw based on hardship, I’m falling behind on my rent and I received a notice from the Association stating that rent must be brought up to date.
I submitted this letter with a hardship form and I’m told that unless the letter says that I will be out on the street unless I pay I can’t withdraw money. I was told by my financial advisor to find a way to get a threatening letter of eviction so that they stop giving me excuses and release the money.
Any ideas???
What do you do if you find black mold in your house?
We just moved into a house on June 15th, which we’re renting. The day we moved in we started to realize that around the back door it was COVERED with black mold. Now, I’ve read up on the type of mold that it is and it’s very toxic! Everyone in my house is sick, and my landlord won’t take care of it! What should I do? We’ve already contacted the health department, and they don’t seem to take us seriously. I’m not sure whether to contact an attorney, or not. We gave this woman $1200 to move in, and we’re in the process of planning a wedding too, so we can’t afford to just up and move out until the end of August at best. What should we do until then? I have a newborn in my house, along with 2 other children! PLEASE HELP!!
What can I do about my sister-in-law and neice?
My SIL is a terrible example of a mother, IMO. She is lazy, doesn’t clean up (has been evicted several times and kicked off of the state housing authority) due to this issue, has never taught her soon to be 14 year old daughter correct hygeine in any way shape or form. My Niece is a sweet girl but she does not wear deodorant, brush her teeth (which she has now over 13 cavieites and gum disease), bath regularly, change her under clothes daily anytime of the month, is overweight for her size (me too though so…), she also tells the tales of her “friends” who seem to do just about anything that is brought up in a conversation for example ( my friend-no real name given- sky dived and had a great time). There would be no concievable way this would happen around here most likely. Her mom did finally get a job at Wal-mart but she since her last eviction is living with her friends and they have a daughter who is bipolar and currently they were told not to stay because she had a fit, whatever.
How can I get a gag order?
I have my landlord *county agency* calling my states attorney and my public defender. The landlord is now telling me to move out in a week. I have court on Monday and I would like to know how I can get a gag order and do I have the right to get one?
Tenant/Landlord Security Deposit Conflict (State of California)?
In September 2006, there was an illegal activity at my old apartment and one of my guest was involved. The landlord posted a 3-day notice on my door on September 27, 2006. and on September 30, 2006, while I was away my family moved my stuff out because they didn’t fully understand the law. I spoke with the landlord re: my security deposit and she said that I should be receiving within 21 days. However, I did not receive anything, no letter. Later in December I received a letter from a collection agency requesting $210 in addition to the $1069 security deposit. I sent the landlord a letter saying that because they did not respond within 21 days they are to return my money, still they insist that they did. On the sheet it said that they charged me $700 for attorney fees. Is this valid to be charged an attorney fee with no court judgement? and it only stated on the lease, if you don’t respond to the 3 day notice and forced to go to court to be evicted. It is now 2007 can I sue?
landlord tenant case?
someone stole a few belongings from my friends apartment in september and the landlord said if she secure the apartment it would be deducted form the rent. My friend was pregnant and didnt feel safe so she got window gates and a new door lock installed. A few weeks later thats when she was told it would not be deducted. we are not even worried about her stolen belongings anymore but for her safety as well as her unborn child. Now the landlord is taking her to landlord tenant court and possible eviction. She feel the landlord has not live up to “warranty of habitability”. When she moved in she failed o notice that the kitchen cubburds were filled with insect- the apartment still gets insects and flies. The window to her fire escape wasnt installed correct leaving the window to open from the outside when it is locked on the inside. Then later being informed about this information by the super who in turn has a copy of everyones key………
then on top of that the super said he saw the person enter her apartment but failed to notify police. Which sounds fishy to me who would enter another persons apartment through the fire escape in broad daylight and were there is traffic? But anywway, she has police report- receipt for the work. What other documents do she need to win the case? the only problem is, is that she doesnt have a written document about the work beind deducted form nov rent- all she has is verbal agreement which they are now denying. So she hasnt payed rent becasue she wants to straighten everything out before- becasue it is confusing right now. Can you help assist her in winning this case? If you need more info email me
also when she spoke to the police they remembered this apartment for being robbed before she moved in the same way no forced entry. So She is pretty sure the landlords know that apartment has a history of being robbed and they still failed to secure the apartment from further burglary
Is there a charge for an escrow account?
My landlord is going to owner financing the home I am renting so I can purchase it. Their attorney has drawn up a contract. The attorney is claiming to be the escrow agent and is adding money into the monthly payment, I am guessing for an escrow fee ($11.69). Is that normal to pay an escrow fee. Should the lender/landlord pay this fee. We really don’t need one as I am paying the lender/landlord principal & interest and I am taking care of insurance and taxes myself.