Here's my situation: I live in Washington, DC. I notified my landlord about a month ago that I was offered a job in another city, and would want to either assign my lease to someone new, or sublet. This is allowed with his consent. I have one roommate who wants to stay in the 2 bedroom condo we live in. We presented a prospective tenant to the landlord with a rental application, and now the landlord is accusing us of all sorts of things... [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2008 - 10 answers
I'm about to sign a lease with a peculiar clause about carpet cleaning. I have had a lot of leases before and I don't recall ever seeing anything quite like this. I'm wondering if it's just a standard thing I haven't seen before, or if it's unusual or even unlawful. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 24 answers
EvictionFilter: How do I evict a tenant for unpaid rent in Tennessee? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 6 answers 
My landlord is a slime bucket and I need to break my lease. What kind of repercussions might I face? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 11 answers
Seattle property management company recommendations? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 1 answers
Landlords are selling the house we are in and we would like to know what to expect from the coming months. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 9 answers
Tenants or owners, please rave or rant about recent experiences with property management companies in 1. Boston, MA, or 2. Calgary, AB. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers
Complicated, messy NYC roommate/landlord question: 4 roommates share a 3 bedroom converted into 4 (with permission). One roommate signed a lease for a new building without getting permission from current building to transfer name on lease to new roommate. Said old roommate now refuses to pay six months of rent (remainder of lease). Much, much more inside. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 8 answers
MA filter: Must I have fuse box access if I rent an apartment? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 7 answers
How to handle a landlord forging evidence in small claims court (VT)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 15 answers
Most reputable property managers in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 8 answers
How do I rent my house in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 9 answers
Apartment life. The smoker downstairs is making it very difficult for me to breathe! [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 17 answers
New York City Landlord Filter: I just began a new job as a manager of some residential buildings in NYC, and I think I'm a bit under qualified for the position. Anything that can help me out with learning the intricate legal requirements as well as general tenant management would be quite helpful. Any ideas?
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 4 answers
Are there any laws or regulations requiring a landlord to make periodic inspections of the furnace (oil burning) in a single family house in New York State, Suffolk County, Long Island? It seems to fall under a generic 'Duty of Care' but I'm not sure if there is anything that compels an inspection before the thing blows up or expels toxic gas.
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 3 answers
What, if any, are the effects of express warranties by landlord and landlord's agents under New Jersey landlord tenant law? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 6 answers
What do I do if my landlord claims I've breached a rental agreement by smoking marijuana in the apartment, when I haven't actually done so? [more inside]
posted on Dec 1, 2007 - 27 answers
The tenants that I had in my house in London trashed the place and ran out on me leaving me seriously out of pocket. I'm in New York and poor. Anyone had any experience of chasing these things through the courts from another country? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 22 answers
My landlord in NY claims that our heater must turn on when the temperature drops. If we wanted to prevent this, a technician would have to "turn the valves off" -- a cumbersome process that risks the valves later freezing and "popping" and steam destroying our apartment. True? Is this common? And if so, how can we deal with a too-hot room, other than by opening the window?
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 30 answers
My roommate is trying to get me evicted. Does she have grounds? Furthermore, what actions can I take? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 43 answers
Have you ever had someone else sublease (sublet) your rental apartment, long-term? (Long enough that the person was paying you month-to-month, rather than paying you all in advance?) If so, how did you find a reliable person? Or what happened when you found a bad person??
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posted on Sep 22, 2007 - 8 answers
Another security deposit question with a twist. Landlord in California is holding deposit until she receives "payment" for unreturned DVDs - which I didn't borrow. Illegal. However, I didn't return the keys before I left on vacation to Thailand! [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 7 answers
My landlord won't give me my deposit back. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2007 - 20 answers
Does my friend have any recourse in a situation where he was told he could rent a place, attempted to discuss the rental with the landlord over a period of two weeks to no avail, and then was told the place was rented to someone else? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 16 answers
Water Damage: The apartment I'm moving into has significant water damage from last May, and the landlord has promised to fix it. What should I know about water damage repairs to make sure my health isn't going to be risked from shoddy repairs? This apartment is in Austria, if that's important to know. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 3 answers
I"ve been using the basement under my apartment as shared storage space with other tenants since I moved in over 3 years ago. The property management now wants to charge me for this. Should I fight this or just start paying? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 6 answers
ChicagoFilter: Seeking lawyer recommendations for landlord/tenant law in Chicago. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2007 - 5 answers
Can my new landlord leave me off the lease? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm in the fortunate/unfortunate positon of having to rent out my one-bed flat in Shepherds Bush, London. So I've got a few questions to ask: [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 9 answers
My apartment was entered without the knowledge or consent of me, or my landlord. Is this trespassing? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 21 answers
The three bedroom apartment I just leased is supposed to be "fully furnished," but I've just discovered that one of the bedrooms is empty. Is my landlord in the wrong? What do I do now? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2007 - 22 answers
What to do about a landlord who is making it very difficult to pay rent? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2007 - 25 answers
A huge chip (approx. an 8" x 1" strip) came off the porcelain on my kitchen sink while I was washing dishes this morning. The sink is 60 years old (like my apartment) and was a bit cracked and discolored when I moved in 11 years ago. I was not doing anything more than normal dish washing when the damage occurred (no heavy pots or anything like that). Will my landlord by justified in making me pay for the repairs? (He will definitely try.) I'm in California if that makes a difference.
posted on Apr 13, 2007 - 15 answers
Bob the Asshole, my old landlord, kept my security deposit. [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 31 answers
NYCFilter: If my landlord dies, does that death void my lease? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2006 - 9 answers
What constitutes normal water damage/leakage in an old house? Is there a way to convince my otherwise very responsive landlord that my flooded bedroom is not, in fact, normal? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2006 - 14 answers
Is it legal for landlords in the United States and the State of Colorado to pay the utilities for a building and then evenly divide the sum between all of the apartments? Someone told me that there was law against this but I have been unable to locate it. They said that essentially all units must be metered or the rent can be raised to "include utilities" but that they could not pass utilities on without metering apartments so that each pays their share. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 6 answers
My landlords turned on the heat in my building, and now my room smells funny. They say that it's nothing, but I'm kinda worried. [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2006 - 19 answers
Unlicensed boarding house in Washington DC? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2006 - 2 answers
I just found out that I'm paying for another tenant's electricity usage (and have been for the last 4 years). What now? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 20 answers
NoWaterFilter: My landlord had to shut down the water on Saturday and only gave me a couple of hours warning. It's Monday and it's still not on. I'm in Ontario and I'm wondering what my rights are in this situation. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 20 answers
Our landlords didn't give us the full security deposit and now that the hearing date is approaching, they offered to finally pay it to us in full. Should we or shouldn't we accept their offer? You just know that there is much... [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2006 - 34 answers
Anyone have experience with legalizing an apartment in NYC? I inherited a basement apartment with my single-family Queens house. Have a great relationship with my tenant and do not want to evict. Recently, though, I've received notices from the city to discontinue "illegal use of space for living." In addition to evicting that would involve tearing out the tub, a wall, and other stuff. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 12 answers
Who's responsible for a termite infestation? Tenant or landlord? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 2 answers
We just moved into a rental house, and found the place filthy! What do we do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 15 answers
Oregon Landlord/Tenant LawFilter Help: I moved out of an apartment three months ago. I received a collection notice a few weeks ago, billing for replacement carpet. Help! [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 11 answers
NYC: Our landlord is selling our building. We have a lease. What's going to happen to us? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2006 - 14 answers
MetaFilter landlords: Please help me aquire a lease... [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2005 - 11 answers
I moved out of an apartment abruptly in January due to extenuating circumstances (a murder in the building), now I have a bill for $5000. Lots more inside.
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posted on Oct 3, 2005 - 17 answers
Please help us figure out if our previous landlord is bending the law. [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2005 - 28 answers
Our house has a basement suite and I find myself doing one of my least favourite tasks: finding a tenant. The key things that I'm looking for are cleanliness, quietness, and a prompt payment of rent. Neither of the past two tenants we had did very well in these categories. Does anyone have any good tips for finding good tenants? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2005 - 14 answers
Tenant problems. Is there a way that I can temporarily block a fireplace so that it cannot be used? Is there a way that I can rig a washer and dryer so that they cannot be used either? [+]
posted on Feb 15, 2005 - 32 answers
I'm a landlord and yesterday the violent crimes unit came by with a felony arrest warrant for one of my tenants, who wasn't home. They left me their card and asked me to call them when she was at home so they could come get her. My trouble is, I left a note on her door asking her to call the cops, which apparently she got, and apparently she did, though I haven't seen her at home any time recently. Have I just obstructed justice by trying to be fair to my (in my estimation) good tenant?
posted on Jan 28, 2005 - 22 answers
Multi-unit property, single utility meter. Unit size/occupancy varies widely, and so does the monthly bill. What's a fair (to both parties) way to bill tenants for utilities since their actual usage cannot be determined?
posted on Jan 14, 2005 - 19 answers
TenantFilter: So I gave permission for the building manager to let a contractor into my apartment to do some fix up work. Not only does she not let him in personally, which is what I thought I okayed, but she leaves the key to another tenant to pass on to the contractor when he shows up. Am I overreacting in thinking that was way out of line? How do I go about responding to something like this?
posted on Jul 18, 2004 - 11 answers
So, our noisy basement suite tenants have moved out, and before new ones move in, I'd like to do a little soundproofing. I've found a fair amount of material on the web, (like this, this, etc.) but they're all trying to sell me something, which doesn't exactly inspire confidence. Our house has original hardwood flooring, so carpeting/underlay is out. Any tips to cut down on voice, music, and "intimate" noise transmission from people who've done this before?
posted on Jun 21, 2004 - 8 answers
I'm thinking seriously about buying a duplex and living in the bottom unit. Have any of you ever done this? What are the downsides, other than the tenant/maintenance issues?
posted on Apr 29, 2004 - 10 answers
