Renter A has a lease and takes on a roommate, who doesn't sign on to the lease and then doesn't pay their share of the rent. A wants them evicted but can't get them out on their own. What, in California, can the owner of the property do to evict the roommate, while leaving the initial renter? Does the owner have any recourse since the roommate isn't on the lease?
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posted by nuala
on Apr 16, 2013 -
10 answers
Do I continue to 'play dumb' and continue to make attempts to just be a friendly neighbor (while still calling the police for extreme disturbances)? Do I make the police cookies and ask for them to drive my block more often?
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posted by leemleem
on Apr 15, 2013 -
21 answers
We just bought a house where we suspect rat poison was used in the yard. We have two dogs who love getting into stupid mischief. We want to hire someone who will go through the yard with a fine-toothed comb before we move in and find any rat poison that might be there, and remove it. What would this person or business be called?
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posted by town of cats
on Apr 11, 2013 -
8 answers
Is it worth thousands of dollars to fix an inground pool? I've own my home in northern Delaware for less than a year. One of the reasons I bought this house was it had a pool. I bought the house when it was in foreclosure, so I knew there would be many repairs to do to the house, pool included. The inground pool is about 30ft by 10ft by about 7ft deep. Estimates to repair the pool liner and large filter are in the neighborhood of 5-6k.
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posted by meshoppe
on Mar 21, 2013 -
21 answers
My partner and I are looking into buying a house Do we need to get married in order to have protections relating to said house (including inheritance of the house if one of us dies + the ability to sell the house and divide the money if we break up)?
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posted by NoraReed
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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Homeowner needs advice: Bought a house one year ago, loan rates at all-time low, what are the benefits of re-financing my loan? Any disadvantages? I'm clueless...
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posted by MMALR
on Sep 30, 2012 -
13 answers
Buying a home with 4 other adults: advice and resources needed! Buying in the Washington DC/MD area.
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posted by Kindlekat
on Jan 23, 2012 -
9 answers
I hear that now might be a good time to buy a house. I have no idea how this process works, having rented my entire life. Beginning with the basics, how does this work?
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posted by radiosilents
on Nov 15, 2011 -
17 answers
How do you gain "handyman" skills to the extent that you can manage a rental property?
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posted by abdulf
on Aug 16, 2011 -
20 answers
I am a new home owner after 19 years of living in dorms or apartments. I want to make sure that I keep it in the best condition possible. I am looking for suggestions of guide books and websites which others have found useful for a new homeowner. I am looking to cover basic maintenance and lawn/garden care. I have found several but have no idea which ones are actually good.
posted by slavlin
on Dec 23, 2010 -
9 answers
What are your best resources for a future home buyer? I want to buy a house in the next 2-3 years. What informational resources should I be taking advantage of? I'm talking web sites, forums, books, podcasts, anything with insight in to what a first time home buyer needs to look for and know about.
posted by ShootTheMoon
on Dec 10, 2010 -
12 answers
We recently moved into an old house. It's on a small (0.2 acre) lot that is nicely wooded.
What is not so nice is that our backyard is bisected by our neighbor's utility lines which run from a pole in the back of our lots. Both our house and out neighbor's house feed off of the same utility pole.
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posted by DavidandConquer
on Aug 22, 2010 -
16 answers
I am buying my first home in Wisconsin and needs homeowner insurance. Different companies are giving me different suggestions on minimum coverage. Can you help us out?
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posted by InvestorMD
on Apr 26, 2010 -
4 answers
How bad an idea would it be to try to buy a condo before the new homeowner credit deadline (April 30th)?
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posted by smackfu
on Mar 22, 2010 -
10 answers
A neighbor is trying to get a permit to build condominiums in his back yard. My neighborhood is 70% residential, and I'm afraid of what this will mean.
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posted by generic230
on Nov 29, 2009 -
16 answers
I signed up for a "pay half your mortgage twice a month" thing and now Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS) is a little too involved for my liking. Help me leave them.
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posted by jragon
on Nov 8, 2009 -
8 answers
Can I expect American Home Shield or any other home warranty company to replace my A/C when it dies? Are there any other good, reliable home warranty companies out there?
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posted by roaring beast
on Jul 13, 2009 -
5 answers
[pit bull filter]: Help me sell my house. Caveat: Three large dogs next door are scaring away buyers, including one very aggressive pit bull. I believe the way these dogs are left to roam outside may also be potentially breaking the law.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on May 28, 2009 -
26 answers
Earthquake insurance in California is pricey – it more than doubles insurance costs, with a very high deductible. MeFites who live in California, what have you chosen to do, and why?
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posted by quinoa
on Nov 12, 2008 -
18 answers
How did you learn how to buy a house? First-time homeowner needs some guidance.
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posted by sah
on Nov 1, 2008 -
25 answers
I've been getting my house ready to sell and am wondering if I'm crazy. Should I go ahead with it now, or wait until spring? Of course, there are mitigating factors involved.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Sep 29, 2008 -
11 answers
Other people have decided to do some work on our road and bill us later. We were not consulted at all. What can we expect?
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posted by eafarris
on May 21, 2008 -
19 answers
What is a young couple supposed to do when 6 months after purchasing their first home a landslide occurs in their back yard?
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posted by slowtree
on Apr 19, 2008 -
13 answers
Can someone who knows about Ontario real estate listing agreements help a homebuying n00b?
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posted by liquado
on Oct 28, 2007 -
4 answers
A pipe in the basement is dripping. It goes to the boiler. What can I do to make it stop? Do I need a plumber? (Pictures inside)
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posted by toddst
on Mar 27, 2007 -
7 answers
Dealing with "permanent" artwork from the former homeowner: Is there an easy way to replace just a few tiles in a shower? What about some of the more "creative" concrete work?
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posted by MysticMCJ
on Jun 20, 2006 -
9 answers
Bought a brand new condo that came with a GE Refrigerator with built-in filtered water dispenser. The new fridge came with a bypass in place of a filter -- How in the world do I get it out so I can replace it with a real filter?? It is SUPER tight.
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posted by seinfeld
on Jun 14, 2006 -
7 answers
NewHomeFilter: I have a few questions about moving into my first new condo. I'm on a budget and green to the process with questions about: furniture (where to get), TV service (see inside), and lots...
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posted by twiggy
on May 11, 2006 -
14 answers
Might have to do some serious work on my house's foundation. Estimates run to $10,000 or more. What should I be asking or thinking about here?
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posted by jojopizza
on Feb 19, 2006 -
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I just got a letter from my home insurance company (US) saying I need to have an inspection. I've been with them for over 3 years, no claims. Should I be worried? Are they setting me up to cancel my insurance? I've not heard of such a thing before. I'm considering calling my mortgage company, and asking if this is SOP.
I live in a working class town, house built in 1926, in decent shape. I've been making repairs as I could afford them (and figure out how to do them). Because of the age of the house, I'm sure they could find something nasty, if they were really looking.
posted by QIbHom
on Jan 21, 2005 -
12 answers
