Can my landlord charge me for Attorney’s fees when said Attorney did not evict me? I fulfilled my lease, and I even asked her if I owed her any more money, and she said no. Now she’s taking $250.00 out of my deposit for ‘Attorney’s Fee’s’ for things like 3-Day Pay or Vacates that she sent.

She also is charging me $75.00 for a stupid mini-blind that fell and broke the first time I tried to use it because she put one that was too small in the kitchen window. They’re only 9.99 at the hardware store I work at. (Say what??)

Washington State

I am on a lease, with 2 people, with 3/mons remaining.I went to the landlord’s office and told them we would be moving out by the end of April.The office allowed us to break the lease and all the roomies would have to do is sign the release form.I mentioned that I was moving out by the end of April, I mentioned it 2 wks b4 May to my roomies(out on May 8th).Also I gave them an agreement saying that I will pay for the rest of May, giving them time to find another roomy.They did not agree to the terms and are now, maybe, in danger of eviction, which is real soon.I know my name will be in the eviction as well if that happens.Now my roomies say they will take legal actions if I don’t pay part of the rent for 3 months or so, as well as utilities and such.Also I had allowed my g/f to stay with me and paid for her portion of the rent, though her name was not on the lease, and the office already knew she was living w/me and allowed her to stay as long as her part of the rent was paid.

I received a letter from the Irs stating I had unreported income (1099c) from a landlord in 2008. It stated an amount of 2000.00 with a date of 12/31/2008. I did not receive anything from the landlord, but I did live in the house for 3 months until I was evicted for non payment of rent (legally) in the amount of 700.00. However, I was asked to leave the house and left not owing anything and had put over 1000.00 into the home. The landlord will not return my calls or registered letters. Is this Legal? Can anyone just send an erroneous 1099c to lower their own debt? IRS doesn’t seem to have any answers, just saying that I have to prove that I don’t owe it. Why doesn’t the landlord have to prove that I do? By the way, the landlord is a tax attorney.
The landlord asked me to leave because his “manager” stated she had a family member that needed to move in. She said that if I would leave by the end of the month that she would void my contract. I found out a year later that the landlord filed an eviction for one months’ rent and a judgment to that effect was granted. I was ok with moving because my lease was ending in a few months and I wanted to purchase a home. I left the home in immaculate condition. The 1099c states 2000.00 (?) and he doesn’t have to explain this to anyone?

we live in a mobile home park and the owner is forcing us to pay and forcing us to sign a paper from the “state” but the contract or form he wants us to sign doesn’t say anything, he comes and threatens us with eviction and with taking us to court we have lived here for over 15 years never had a problem until now he is trying to charge us 500 dollars for a light pole that they just installed, but they are already charging us for electricity and they have not connected the pole yet, everyone else has signed but my parents and another tenant, the management threatened others with eviction and other treats . its been about 2 months with they have been haggling us, wouldn’t they have done something already if they really wanted too kick us out? what can i do? please help

Recently the landlord has expressed disagreement on my visitation right and did inform my girlfriend that I can only come twice every 15 days because the landlord did not like to see me every time when my girlfriend opens the front door. The landlord said that I am here everyday and did not like the idea. My girlfriend and I are upset with the landlord that I did inform her “I (the only guy) have the right to visit my girlfriend at anytime only when she is home as part of the rental contract” as well as stated my visitation right on the contract. My girlfriend and I have talked to the landlord along with her attorney today to try to find a solution for both parties even though I do not need to negotiate with her since the contract is clearly stated my visitation right! The landlord’s lawyer has stated in her favorite (of course he did since he works for her) that the contract term may not necessary hold up (valid) in court due to term not specific enough. What is my legal option?
I helped (typed a rental contract) my girlfriend (tenant) 2.5 weeks ago to rent a room from a woman (landlord) who own a house (either still paying for the mortgage or completely paid off) and live there also. Before they (tenant & landlord) signed the rental contract, the landlord has stated that she does not want guy(s) to be in the house. That raised my concern and immediately I have informed the landlord that I (the only guy) have the right to visit my girlfriend at anytime only when she is home as part of the rental contract. The landlord said sure and no problem. I have also put the visitation right in contract stated as follow: “EXTRA VISITORS: The Renter can invite the following visitors: ___BOYFRIEND NAME____ to visit anytime and stay overnight occasionally. Other visitors may need to be notified to The Owner.” I informed her to take time to read the contract carefully and agree to all terms before signing.
Since signing the contract, I have been coming to my girlfriend’s room only (with door closed) from the front door through the living room, use the bathroom (no shower) when necessary, and help her cooking in the kitchen only if she needs help (I helped her twice). The first two weeks I helped my girlfriend to setup furniture (sofa bed, computer desk, entertainment center, small refrigerator, etc.), cleaning (floor, windows, closets, etc.), and other tasks to make her room looks comfortable. Since my girlfriend has 3 jobs, I only come to visit her between the hours 3:10pm to 3:55pm (break between 2 jobs), 10:35pm to 11:30pm (she needs ride home after work and spends time with her to talk about the day), and her days off (usually 2 days/week during afternoon after 2:45pm to 11pm or in the morning between 9am to 3:50pm), Christmas Day morning around 10:30am and evening no later than 11pm). I did spend the first night until 2am to set up her sofa bed for her to sleep on.
I never did spend overnight in her room even though the contract has allowed me to do so occasionally. The landlord has used excuses: noise – we do not make unnecessary noise except when opening old doors and walking on old hard wood floor; arguing with me on contract keywords such as “visit” means not everyday, “occasionally” means not visit everyday even though the word intends to apply on overnight stay only, etc. What would you do? I did inform the landlord and her attorney that I will vigorously held her accountable with the rental contract (my visitation right) under the law!

Sam keller here. I am the guy who is being scammed out of his house in the town of windham. Here is an update of our lives and how it is still being ruined.
Mr. Webster was finaly told by the court to post $22000.00 back rent. He did not . Court set eviction for sept.19 2008 9:30 am .
On thurs afternoon Sept.18,2008 Mr. Webster filed for bankruptcy granting him an automatic stay.Mr. Webster i have been told has fied for bankruptcy in the past,less than 5 yrs ago.He did not submit the required credit counseling form or the fee.
I also believe he appealed the case or tried to get an appeal to the state supreme court and was denied .
Our home has gone past the 20 day summons from the foreclosure.
My family and i have applied and are now recieving welfare .
I am going to file for bankruptcy this week to try and protect the home and vehicle.
It will also dismiss the fraudelent $500000.00 lawsuit mr. Webster has filed against me,my wife and a 3rd party.
I have had more people interested in purchasing the property but am still unable to access my own property.
This is outright fraud and I can’t get anyone to look at it.
I am unable to afford an attorney anymore ,so I wait around another year while I watch my home and work of 20 years slowly and continually being washed away by our great justice system ….. thankyou america.

and as I understand it ,he can take it to the surrogate court yet………..

Free rent in NY -Con artists in windham 8/15/2008

Did you know if you are a tenant in NY State you have more rights to the property you are renting than the landowner? You can have the landlord arrested for trespassing,legally deny him access to the property.You can stay your eviction by issuing a check than putting stop payments on it.After receiving your eviction you can appeal to county court for any reason you deem fit.Where it will then sit several more months .You can then sell of the properties and assets of the homeowner without consequences. This is what is happening to us in Windham ,NY . Ronald T. Webster and Barbara Webster of 332 state route 296 in Windham,NY originally home of Appletree B&B/Keller Landscaping are now in debt to me for Well over $20,000.00 rent or 10 months free to date.They have sold our hot tub along with many other personal assets.Not to mention denied access to realtors and prospective buyers causing the loss of a $465000.00 SALE of the home.Greene county Court judge Lalor supports these actions.He granted them a stay while they owed me 7 months rent.Judge Lalor would not even allow us access to the property to get clothes for our children 2,4,and 5.If it wasn’t for the generosity of the commmunities,food pantries and relatives we would have nothing.Not even a home .Since I am supporting these criminals and own a home ,our primary residence,We are inelgible for any kind of legal aide ,public assistance or any other state service.This is a clear violation of my and your constitutional rights .We are paying to support criminals . The system protects criminals.I must ad that Senator SEWARD,legislators and other gov’t officials,state agencies are of no assitance whatsoever leaving it in the hands of our great judicial system.I think it’s great that the state supports criminals so I can watch my work of 20 years go down the tubes because of their bureaucratic nonsense.No matter what you read here this is happening to you to. Our government is stealing all your rights ,and what will you do …………..nothing .I am still owner of this property and I am offering a $500.00 reward for the whereabouts of my personnal property leading to the arrest and conviction of the above named individuals. I will not hold the individuals responsible if you have purchased any of my property. Just please come forward .

I moved all my belongings out and am no longer at the residence. We are in a dispute of “not giving them the proper notice”. I rented 4 weeks of July and the first 4 days of August. and moved out Aug.6 (I know if anything I owe them for that extra week though. Their just claiming more thats why we are in a dispute. We had an oral agreement to pay weekly and had no agreement on how long I was to stay or when I would have to give notice.

Florida Statute

83.06 Right to demand double rent upon refusal to deliver possession.–

(1) When any tenant refuses to give up possession of the premises at the end of the tenant’s lease, the landlord, the landlord’s agent, attorney, or legal representatives, may demand of such tenant double the monthly rent, and may recover the same at the expiration of every month, or in the same proportion for a longer or shorter time by distress, in the manner pointed out hereinafter.

(2) All contracts for rent, verbal or in writing, shall bear interest from the time the rent becomes due, any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.

History.–ss. 4, 6, Nov. 21, 1828; RS 1759; GS 2235; RGS 3554; CGL 5418; s. 34, ch. 67-254; s. 427, ch. 95-147.

Section 83.57, F.S.
Termination of tenancy without a specific term – days of written notice required (prior to termination):

Weekly ——— 7 days
Monthly ——– 15 days
Quarterly ——- 30 days
Yearly ———- 60 days

Also could I fall under this?

Non-Payment of Rent
Section 83.56(3), F.S.
The landlord must serve you, the tenant, a written notice allowing three days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) for you to pay the rent or move from the premises. If you do not pay the rent or move, he/she may begin legal action to evict you.

In order for the landlord to gain payment of rent or possession of the dwelling, he/she must file suit in county court. If the court agrees with the landlord, you will be notified in writing. You then have five days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) to respond – also in writing – to the court. If you do not respond or a judgment is entered against you, the clerk of the county court will issue a “Writ of Possession” to the sheriff who will notify you that eviction will take place in 24 hours.
I know I cannot win anything on YA but I was asking if anyone knew anything about this and what the terms meant.

It was also a room I was renting from them out of their house that they lived in so I don’t have anyone to contact that is higher in the complex
I never gave written notice because I did not know that was the law and at the time they were fine with that. Now I feel as if they are just trying to get money out of me. I had agreed to pay them for the days from Aug.4th to Aug.15 and they did not accept it and said they would only settle for 800 which would be for $400 for the weeks in August and $200 for the 15 days notice and whatever the interest would be (which doesn’t make sense, Im not wuite sure if he knows what he is talking about).
I am trying to resolve this with the landlord and dont want to cause issues but I dont want to pay an amount that he assumes I owe.

My question involves an eviction in the state of: New York

Hello, I’m renting out a house and the tenant hasn’t paid the rent for 3 months. He doesn’t answer the phone, and I live far away from the house I’m renting out so it’s very difficult for me to go there and check up on what he’s doing. In anycase, this person doesn’t seem to be very trustworthy, and I want to take legal actions to evict him.

I never took legal action against anyone before I’m really new at this and need some newbie advice. I’m wondering, can I file a claim and summon him to small claims court? I have copies of the tenants rent application, rent deposit form (signed), driver’s liscense and some other documentation such as pictures of his pets etc. The only problem is that to this day, he still has not signed the lease contract, I only have a copy of the lease contract with my signature and date. I’ve never been involved in any legal conflicts so I’m totally ignorant as to what I should to or the steps I should take to take this individual to court, so I have to ask some stupid questions:

1. Do I even have a case legally without a signed lease contract from the tenant?
2. How do I file a small claims court case?
3. Are eviction cases handled in small claims or superior courts in NY?
4. If eviction cases are only handled in superior courts, do I need a lawyer, and in this case what about my 3 months rent money?
5. My house for rent is located in Long Island NY, how do I locate a small claims court near by me?
6. What is the legal limit for SCC cases (I’ll be sueing for 3 months rent which amounts to 4800 dollars).
7. Any other suggestions and or information that I should know but missed.

Thank you so much for reading my question. Any answer or help would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has personal experience with rent/tenant conflicts, please email me at wongb18c@gmail.com.

My husband is in the process of filling the form out to withdrawal from his 401K. For the reason he put to prevent eviction. We own a house and we are having trouble paying not just the house bills, but all of our bills. He is asking for $5000. I know as far as paper work and rules that he is eligible for the actual withdrawal, but how do we prove that we are in a tough situation as far as paying everything?
We haven’t actually gotten a foreclosure notice….I don’t know why it says eviction (isn’t that for renters)?
Anyway can someone help me with this? He asked me to mail it tomorrow, but I know they will need some kind of verification or proof.
What can we show them?….it’s simply a combination of things.
We had a situation this summer which caused us to be behind ever since.
We are not actually $5000 behind in mortgage, just wanted the funds to get caught up with our mortgage and bills….we ARE behind in our mortgage payments though.
They have already sent the form for us to sign. It just says something about verifying this…and I have no idea how to verify a multiple of situations…..because it’s not solely a mortgage problem.
well then tell me what ARE we supposed to do?? Make too much money for government assistance. Not enough to get back on our feet.
As I said, a situation came up this summer and we have been behind ever since.
What are we to do??

This place is awful– police have been out here multiple times for noise complaints but its been going on for 2 months now and apparently they never cite them because “its a university town and kids party”.
I have lost sleep, been placed on meds for stress and my schooling has been ruined – focus concentration so bad I had to drop from my own classes. I cant afford a good attorney and the landlord wont let me out unless I sublease which means I am responsible if someone damages the apartment. I’ve contacted everyone, including the press and the a police captain and a police colonel. Anyone have any ideas as to why the landlord wont admit his lies and let me out? Especially as its been making me ill?