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Are we as landlords responsible for a broken toilet seat? |
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A man sold his house @ $100K this year, Sales Price is 40% over the orig.purch. price. What is the orig.purch$ |
a man sold his house @ $100K this year, Sales Price is 40% over the orig.purch. price. What is the orig.purch$
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Joint mortgage with ex girlfriend? |
i need some advice please.
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Can I be evicted for non payment of rent? |
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Is being a landlord as much of a pain in the butt as people say? |
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Eviction ? |
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My tenants will not vacate my flat even though i gave them 2 months notice - what can i do? |
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What does "AS IS" mean in Real Estate? |
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Does anyone know where to get a loan to buy a house with bad credit? |
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I am trying to get out my apartment lease and can't find info. in my leasing agreement? |
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Landlord refuse to give me the mailbox key, is that legal? |
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Buying a property while receiving benefits? |
| i would like to be able to buy a house but would i qualify for a mortgage whilst receiving incapacity benefits?... |
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Can you be evicted from your apartment in north dakota during winter months? |
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ARM - let it ride or readjust? |
I am 5 yrs into a 30 year 5-ARM mortgage. It started at 4.5% and adjusts next month to 5.25%.
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How big is 50 acres? |
| I'm advertising a 50-acre property for sale. Many people have no concept of how big that is. I'm looking for something that most Americans will be able to relate to. For example, New Y... |
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Ari | Do I have to honor a lease that was signed based on claims that weren't true? |
I was told the following when showed my apartment: 1. I can get DSL internet. (very important - most of my classes are taken online. Turns out, I cannot get DSL and there are no phone lines set up and I will have to pay $95 to run each line, one for phone and one for internet.) 2. We will be splitting the bills 3 ways. 1/3 per unit and I was led to believe that it would be myself and my 10 month old son in one unit, the single female owner in the second and largest unit, and a married couple in the third. (Turns out the owner's adult daughter, adult grandson, and teenage grandaughter and either 6 or 7 dogs live with her. I can't tell how many for sure - atleast 6.) 3. There is a washer/dryer. (Turns out she charges 40/month to use it. Not optional.) 4. She said there was a satellite dish if we chose to use it. (Turns out I have to use it because cable company doesn't service there.) She asked for bill money right away-not based on usage unless more. I was told this 2 wks after I moved. Additional Details I do not have most of it in writing. I do, however, have plenty of evidence and witnesses to show that they have a load of bodies in that house who aren't mentioned in the lease. Why then would I be paying 1/3 of all utilities?
Also - I left my porch light on (two seperate times, intentionally) while at work because I knew I'd be coming home after dark with my baby and she turned if off on me to conserve the bill I am already over paying for.
Its awful. |
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Landlord
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Well, the lease sounds OK to me. Sorry. You can get DSL, so that part was true. You are paying 1/3 of the utilities, so that part is true. Unless names are listed 1/3 is simply 1/3, the details you list do not matter. There is a washer and dryer, so that is true. You have the option of using the satellite or not, so that one is true as well.
She is also within her rights to ask for an upfront deposit on the bills, as long as she credits you somewhere along the line. |
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David
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what do you have in writing???? The contract is what you agreed to and anything said would be almost impossible to prove in court.. |
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ÅŅÑΣŦŦΣ™
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If you can prove these things in court, you do not have to honor the lease. If you cannot prove them in court, then you do have to honor the lease.
Good Luck!! |
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amosunknown
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If the lease states that you can get DSL, or it states that you have use of certain amenities, but does not signify a charge or cost, it should in turn void the lease.
If it was not in the lease itself, you'll have to find actual written proof, or witnesses who can vouch for you. |
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DaveNCUSA
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If you cannot prove that these claims were made, you may very well have to honor it. It is important to get everything in writing for this reason. |
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vampy1
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A lease is a legally binging contract. You should ask an atty. Usually consultations are free and you can get some sound advice from someone that will know what the laws in your state are. Be very careful where you get your legal advice from. A broken lease can ruin your credit for 7 years even if you are in right. |
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FaZizzle
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Look closely at the lease--if the lease is incorrect, then you need to inform her that you did not SIGN to these conditions. It is illegal to do what she is doing. |
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Real Estate Guy
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Yes, it's a valid lease.
Your first 3 words in the post explain why. "I WAS TOLD . . ."
If it's not in writing, its not enforcable. You should have gotten each of these things in writing.
EVERYONE LISTEN: if in doubt, get it in writing. |
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sweetie
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if you were induced into entering the contract on the basis of these claims, then you can get out of the contract on the basis of misrepresentation, even if those claims are not within the document you signed. a misrepresentation is a false statement of fact which induces a person to enter into a contract and makes the contract voidable- or able to be avoided. you may go to court asking for a declaration that the contract be avoided and claim damages for the losses you suffered for entering into the contract, such as the extra payments you have had to make, the loss of the opportunity to find a more appropriate dwelling. alternatively, serve out your notice, use your deposit as the last rent and flee! |
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Alpha to a golden
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No you do not have to honor the lease agreement if what they told you was written in the lease. if it wasnt then by law they do not have to give you any money that would be owed to you- if you leave the unit before the lease is up. your word is against theirs- you would need proof. |
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wha
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in the uk there's a thing called consideration where if someone tells you something it counts, even if it's not in the contract. trouble is it would be hard to prove
your landlady sounds horrible though, i hope you sort it out. |
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lizards
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You can take this to your local magistrate who will likely role in your favor and dismiss the lease. You must do this legally, walking away is not an option |
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clbowman06
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No way! I would definitely leave! You have every right to fight her in court if necessary |
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mirage
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no u dont |
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Linny
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You should have a copy of your lease so read it over carefully and see what it says about these things. If it is not covered in your lease, in writing, then I would talk to your landlord and let her no that these were not the terms you agree upon and you'd like to terminate your lease without penalty. If she gives you a problem tell her your lawyer will be contacting her within a few days. If she still doesn't cooperate you might need to contact an actual lawyer. |
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G. B.
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You have a case as to not honoring your lease -if- you have any of those issues you're disputing in writing.
Property management companies are notorious for not honoring verbal promises, and in particularly, not returning security deposits. They generally operate of bullying tactics and when $$$ are invloved, quite often turn to collection agencies - which are about as much fun as a tooth ache.
Stand strong, don't be intimidated, and if necessary obtain legal assistance. this, if for no other reason to "turn the tables" on them via a legal threat.
If all else fails and you're "stuck." just excersice patience and chalk this up to an expensive, but valauble lesson. Life, after all, is really one ongoing learning experience.
And most of all.........Good Luck. |
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