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  1. Question: Odd landlords

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    Forget the silly games. The only thing out of...

    Forget the silly games. The only thing out of order here is the use of the yard. Unless you signed the lease at gun point the changing of the date was done with your agreement. I would speak to an...
  2. Question: Odd landlords

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    Can you explain exactly what you mean by that? ...

    Can you explain exactly what you mean by that?

    Also My policy is that if it is of non human entity and you feed it, then it's a pet.
  3. Question: Odd landlords

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    Some of the issues you described don't seem odd...

    Some of the issues you described don't seem odd or unrealistic. You signed the agreement and agreed to the terms of the lease, Depending on your State landlord act, your landlord may or may not be...
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    Sorry, but 30 days is good enough in PA for a M2M...

    Sorry, but 30 days is good enough in PA for a M2M tenant.
    The 90 day notice applies to tenants with 1 year or more leases and squatters can be thrown out in a matter of hours in small towns. A...
  5. Check your state landlord act. Depending on where...

    Check your state landlord act. Depending on where you live, and your lease, your landlord may not be required to repair the problem (for example in AR you rent apartments “as is” and unless it is a...
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    In PA, a landlord can take away personal...

    In PA, a landlord can take away personal possessions too. There are regulations and or stipulations as to what the landlord make off with.
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    Teresalee, Ignore those that will chastise you...

    Teresalee,
    Ignore those that will chastise you for not knowing and having the common sense to ask. There are plenty of books and websites where beginners as well as seasoned LL's can go and share...
  8. I would pay and keep this out of court. The first...

    I would pay and keep this out of court. The first thing I do when a tenant applies is check local court records. Anything that shows up regarding your landlord is automatic disqualification, I don't...
  9. Puppies are notorious for peeing on anywhere and...

    Puppies are notorious for peeing on anywhere and everywhere. Pet owners quickly adjust to the smell. I have no doubt that you don't smell any pet oder, but anyone else can tell within a few minutes....
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    Funny thing about rent witholding and...

    Funny thing about rent witholding and tenant-landlord relationships. The tenant rarely survives past the acceptable period by which the landlord can get even by kicking the tenant out. I suggest you...
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    Amount of Security Deposits. Pennsylvania law...

    Amount of Security Deposits. Pennsylvania law regulates the amount of money a landlord may collect as a security deposit. Sometimes landlords will collect more money from you by requiring that you...
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    Your landlord is right, he can opt not to pay you...

    Your landlord is right, he can opt not to pay you interest on the deposit for the first two years. He is required to put any SD over 100.00 in an interest bearing account at the beginning of the...
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    I agree with scott, I lived in TX and if AC is...

    I agree with scott, I lived in TX and if AC is not provided with the unit than you are out of luck.
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    Scrap, your best bet is to concentrate your...

    Scrap, your best bet is to concentrate your efforts into finding a temporary location or housing for your animals. It is not likely that anything will be done to remedy your situation and...
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    Explain to them verbally and in writing that it...

    Explain to them verbally and in writing that it is in their best interest that they show the unit when you are present and the house is presentable. Tell them that some of your dogs are aggressive...
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    My error, I was under the impression you were not...

    My error, I was under the impression you were not paying your rent If you continue to pay your rent on time, then you get your 30 day notice starting at the beginning of your rental period. You...
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    You need to be a bit more selective when renting...

    You need to be a bit more selective when renting property. If you move into a dump, then it will be a dump during all of your tenancy. Your landlord caters to a selective group of tenants and slum...
  18. Question: Pet Deposits

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    PA treats a pet deposit as additional security...

    PA treats a pet deposit as additional security deposit. By state law your LL can only charge you twice the amount of your rent as a security deposit during the first year, and must return anything...
  19. Question: Sublease

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    I would send them a 5 day notice to cure or quit....

    I would send them a 5 day notice to cure or quit. Include your application with ALL requested information filled in. Failure to respond will result an eviction notice for all tenants be filed on the...
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    If you insist on suing your landlord as apposed...

    If you insist on suing your landlord as apposed to the police, it would seem to me that you would have to prove that she was aware of your “covered” illness and that she did so maliciously. Being...
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    I just did a quick search of Seattle's Marijuana...

    I just did a quick search of Seattle's Marijuana laws, and unless there has been more changes to the law, it is still illegal to use or grow marijuana in Seattle. The state laws have merely...
  22. Question: Tenant Drug Use

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    The landlord can add to the rules at any time...

    The landlord can add to the rules at any time with proper notice for them to become effective, so long as they do not substantially change the terms of the lease. If you refer back to the original...
  23. Question: Refinancing home

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    Are you sure you own it? Is this one of those...

    Are you sure you own it? Is this one of those lease with option to buy?
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    Unless you have a marijuana smoking liberal Judge...

    Unless you have a marijuana smoking liberal Judge I would say a big NO. The landlord has the prerogative to make the rules and conditions under which (s)he is renting the property to you.
  25. Question: Tenant Drug Use

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    When you pay the taxes on your own home, then you...

    When you pay the taxes on your own home, then you can make the rules. This is the landlords property and the LL gets to make house rules. Whether it is legal for the tenant to smoke marijuana is...
  26. Question: Tenant Drug Use

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    I would contact my local police department for...

    I would contact my local police department for advice, possibly even meet them at the apartment. Let them knock on the door and document the smell of pot in their report. Proceed with an accelerated...
  27. Question: Tenant vs Roomer

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    Ditto Cville above post. Nothing is absolute....

    Ditto Cville above post.

    Nothing is absolute. In addition to requiring a CO during any major construction/alteration of a specific property, CO's can also be required whenever the building is...
  28. Question: Tenant vs Roomer

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    Black's Law Dictionary defines "lodger" as an...

    Black's Law Dictionary defines "lodger" as an occupant who has mere use without actual or exclusive possession; a tenant of part of another's house; one who for the time being has his home at his...
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    If the tenants rent is in arrears, then the...

    If the tenants rent is in arrears, then the landlord can issue a 7 day notice that the lease will be terminated. If your client parent (tenant) does not comply with the demand, the landlord at his...
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    She is most likely a boarder or a lodger. Since...

    She is most likely a boarder or a lodger. Since you own the home and retain mastery over everything within it. The courts and your state laws will determine if she will be extended tenant rights. She...
  31. Question: Quick question

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    Alicia, have you inquired about your deposit? ...

    Alicia, have you inquired about your deposit? Though the others may be right about this being a case of discrimination, I would bet that this is less about you and more about the unit you occupy. I...
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    True, and all the more reason why the use of the...

    True, and all the more reason why the use of the word "MAY" was appropriate.

    Sorry Lisa, but we seem to disagree once again. I don't think is this case the word MAY should be considered...
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    Lisa: it would stand to reason that the landlord...

    Lisa: it would stand to reason that the landlord would notify the tenant that the lease has ended.

    HOLDING OVER
    When you have a lease for one year or some other fixed term, you must move out when...
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    Suddenly, ratting them out is not such a bad...

    Suddenly, ratting them out is not such a bad idea. Who knows he may get pissed off enough to evict. ;)
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    I have not researched CA laws, but in most...

    I have not researched CA laws, but in most States, you may be considered a holdover tenant. You may be required to either vacate or sign a yearly lease. If you decide to stay, your landlord can...
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    I guess it could be read differently, I thought...

    I guess it could be read differently, I thought cedhyphen was not too happy with the neighbor and wanted to rat her/him out.
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    Apartment managers have heard it all when it...

    Apartment managers have heard it all when it comes to renters changing their mind once they sign a lease. It is not likely that they believed you. Offer them 1.5 months rent They will probably settle...
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    If they have removed that carpet without the...

    If they have removed that carpet without the landlords permission, then the landlord will deduct the depreciated cost of the carpet from their security deposit. I am assuming they don't have...
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    The singular most desirable reason that some...

    The singular most desirable reason that some landlords, including myself prefer Monthly agreements is that we don't need give an explanation or a reason to issue a 30 day notice. It is particularly...
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    My point was that since you are a month to month...

    My point was that since you are a month to month tenant it is not in your best interest to rock the boat. The landlord can give you a 28 day notice to vacate if you become a PITA. In that case your...
  41. Question: Quick question

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    Alicia to answer your question: Yes, see below. ...

    Alicia to answer your question: Yes, see below.

    Residential security deposits in Pennsylvania are regulated by the Landlord-Tenant Act (68 P.S. §250.511 and §250.512). A security deposit is not...
  42. Question: Quick question

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    Alica, two things come to mind. One is that in...

    Alica, two things come to mind. One is that in Pennsylvania the landlord is not allowed to charge more than two months deposit during the first year of residency. Basically you can request that half...
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    Rick, I stand corrected, I should have said that...

    Rick, I stand corrected, I should have said that if the landlod were to try to enforce an illegal clause the tenant can sue for damages. In some states that would include penalties equal to or...
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    John did not indicate where he is located, but in...

    John did not indicate where he is located, but in certain states asking for more than twice the amount of rent would be considered an invalid contract. Since the rent is for 450.00, it could be that...
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    I have re-thought my position on the amount that...

    I have re-thought my position on the amount that has to be tendered to the landlord. The original amount should have been for 1150.00 Since the leasee will be giving notice, the last months rent can...
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    Your roommate is acting in the capacity of a...

    Your roommate is acting in the capacity of a landlord. You signed a contract and are liable to damages incurred to the contract holder. In this case it would be loss of rent. Unless there is an out...
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    If you are a M2M tenant, then you don't have a...

    If you are a M2M tenant, then you don't have a lease. The landlord need only give you a notice to vacate (usually 30 days if you have paid up for the monnth) See the WI tenant Landlord act for...
  48. Question: Witholding deposit

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    Listen to Cvillecpm, she is right. The other...

    Listen to Cvillecpm, she is right. The other roommate have no legal right to the deposit as it was not theirs. Had the LL mailed the deposit to the tenants, then the dad could make a case for demand...
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    I won't say where you can buy inexpensive...

    I won't say where you can buy inexpensive property, but I will say that there are many places where you can buy a three bedroom house for 30K or less.(these would not be junkers either).The key is to...
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    After being burned with a 200.00 water bill from...

    After being burned with a 200.00 water bill from my first tenant, I now have included water an sewage in the rental agreement. My apartments are all separately metered. The tenant is charged for the...
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