Landlord Tenant
Can Tenant withhold rent for repairs that Landlord has not made?
Tenant has several needed repairs in apartment. Landlord has been made aware of the problems, but has not made any of the requested repairs. Tenant is very frustrated and decides to withhold rent until the repairs are made. Can Tenant withhold rent for repairs that Landlord has not made?
What happens after a tenant vacates due to Pay or Quit Notice?
Tenant A is behind in rent payments and has received a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit from Landlord A. Tenant A does not have the funds available and vacates the property. What should Landlord A do once the property is vacated?
What are landlord's options if two tenants are equally responsible for rent and one tenant moves?
Landlord A leases an apartment to Tenant A and Tenant B. The rent is $800.00 and Tenant A and Tenant B agree that each of them will pay half ($400.00). The following month when rent is due, Tenant B pays $400.00, but Tenant A is unable to pay. Tenant A and Tenant B have a fight and Tenant A moves out leaving the total rent obligation unfulfilled. Who is responsible for paying the rent? What are Landlord A's options?
Can the landlord enter a tenants apartment if he thinks something illegal is going on?
Landlord has noticed a lot of traffic coming in and out of Tenant's apartment. Landlord fears that Tenant may be involved in illegal activity. Can Landlord enter Tenant's apartment and look around?
If a landlord purchases a building that already has tenants, can they be evicted?
Landlord just purchased a building that is already occupied by tenants. Can Landlord evict the tenants now that the building belongs to him/her?