Job opportunity has quickly come up in new city, but nothing settled. Would have to be there October 1 though, what do I tell landlord?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2012 -
5 answers
This question is part law, part human relations. I need to know how to handle a situation when only one person wants to break out of a lease. Are they allowed to break out without the consent of the other lessees? And if not, should we let her? Details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2012 -
11 answers
My wife and I are in a position to possibly buy the duplex we have rented for many years. Ownership would entail renting the other half of the building to a tenant. That half is currently unoccupied. We have never been homeowners or landlords before.
Has anyone ever lived in the same building as their tenant? I can think of both perks and nightmares. Any considerations or advice to the reality of that scenario?
You are not our lawyer, etc.
Thanks.
posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2012 -
21 answers
I want a reduction in rent, but landlord hasn't renewed the lease yet. I have rented an apartment located in Virginia for the past year; the location is wonderful and the unit is spacious, but the management company is less than ideal. I'm willing to put up with that if I can get a reduction in my rent. Do I have a chance? What do I say?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 29, 2012 -
6 answers
We need to find a new NYC apartment. My husband's working and has good credit, but I'm unemployed and have terrible credit. We also have a cat. How screwed are we?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 20, 2011 -
9 answers
Renter's nightmare: Just signed a one year lease for a fairly expensive condominium. Deposit and partial first month are paid, not moved in. When we went to do a pre-move cleanup this weekend, the place stank of dog urine. What now? Help!
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 21, 2011 -
22 answers
The townhome that my SO and I paid a deposit on was rented out from under us by the owner, who did so not only behind our back, but behind the back of the property management company that they contracted with. What is the best way to proceed here?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2011 -
14 answers
Texas Landlord Filter: How do I inform generally troublesome tenants that their lease will not be renewed without risking retaliation?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2011 -
22 answers
Currently renting a room in a couple's house-- they are my housemates and landlords. I am not liking the situation-- it's extremely dirty. How can I make the situation better, or broach the subject of leaving after I just moved in?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2010 -
21 answers
I live in an apartment with someone who was, until recently, a good friend. We're both on the lease. I've been unemployed for some time & he agreed to pick up my half of the rent until I get a new job. That's recently changed & now he's threatening to throw my things out & evict me.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 22, 2010 -
29 answers
Landlord won't break lease and rejects all possible subletters. I can't afford to pay two rents forever. What to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 8, 2010 -
28 answers
NYCFilter: Filled out rental application. Now don't want to continue process. Problem?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 7, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm on a lease with a woman who owns two dogs that are destroying our apartment. I want to move out and not get stuck paying for the damage. We're all in Arizona. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 4, 2010 -
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Business dilemma: I own a small but popular bar in NYC. The lease is coming up for renewal very very shortly. The landlord had previously told me that they would extend the lease for a certain amount of money, but has now changed that amount to be unreasonably high.
Very long complicated situation inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 16, 2010 -
13 answers
Breaking my lease: landlord barely making an effort and raising the rent. What are my chances in court? YANML, I want to know where I stand before I start pouring lawyer money after rent money.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2009 -
14 answers
I'd like to know how to deal with an unwanted "guest" living in an apartment that I'm paying rent for.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 1, 2009 -
23 answers
Should I disclose this stuff on my rental application? How far back do they check these things, anyway?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 30, 2009 -
7 answers
My roommates kicked out our 4th roommate mid-month without consulting me and have since made several decisions that I believe have prevented us from finding someone for next month. I am not on the lease and my opinion has totally been discounted in this process, do I have any ethical (not legal) obligation to kick in for next month's rent?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2009 -
27 answers
My boyfriend and I are planning to get an apartment together soon. I have solid rental history, but he's been moving from place to place and hasn't been on a lease in about 5 years. How do we tackle this on a rental application?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2009 -
8 answers
I am trying to end my tenancy in a month-to-month lease in Los Angeles, but the landlord says that submitting a 30-day-notice won't absolve me of any future responsibility if my roommate stays in the apartment. Please hope me!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2008 -
12 answers
I'm in a financial pickle due to a bad choice of roommates two years ago. What are my options?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 10, 2008 -
6 answers
Roommatefilter: My roommate/renter has asked for an extension to her lease with only a week's notice; I don't like living with her, but don't have anyone waiting to move in, either.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2008 -
34 answers
I just leased a two bedroom apartment. I want to rent out the 2nd bedroom however I do not want whom ever I rent the room out to, to go on my lease. The lease I signed of course says that only I am permitted to live in the apartment (even though its a two bedroom). Do people routinely rent out their extra rooms without adding people to their lease?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2007 -
10 answers
