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CAN MY CURRENT ROOMMATE JUST THROW ME OUT
CAN MY CURRENT ROOMMATE JUST THROW ME OUT? by dan the roommate manQUESTION:I feel that I am being wrongly evicted from our apartment by another roommate who claims to be the only one on the lease. I'm pretty sure I signed it, too, but I can't remember.ANSWER:The first thing to do is to get a copy of that lease. Start with the landlord, who probably has a copy (and state law may require him to give you a copy if you request it). If you're on the lease, your roommate cannot get you out -- only...
YOUR BEHIND ON YOUR RENT CAN THE LANDLORD JUST LOCK YOU OUT
YOUR BEHIND ON YOUR RENT-CAN THE LANDLORD JUST LOCK YOU OUT? by dan the roommate manYour landlord can't evict you unless he has has gone to court and proved that you did something wrong that justifies ending the tenancy.And your landlord can't proceed with an eviction lawsuit without terminating the tenancy first. This usually means giving you adequate written notice, in a specified way and form. If you don't move after proper notice (or reform your ways -- for example, by paying the rent or...
The Legal Process of an Eviction
by dan the roommate manIn the event that a landlord decides to evict their tenant, he or she must follow certain guidelines. The landlord can legally evict you for three different reasons: 1. You miss a rent payment. 2. You violate the rules stated in the lease i.e. unauthorized pets, failure to leave after lease is up, etc. 3. You abandon the rental unit for more than half of the rental period and did not notify the landlord you would be leaving. You can NOT be evicted for race, religion,...
Common Misunderstandings About Evictions
by dan the roommate manAccording to Diane L. Silva, an attorney at law in California, The purpose of filing an eviction action, an unlawful detainer, is to obtain possession of the premises. The landlord may also obtain a judgment for rent owed, court costs and attorney's fees (sometimes). The award of rent in the action is considered to be incidental to the primary purpose--the recovery of the premises.The process is difficult, and in order to clarify these things, Lane County Legal Aid...
WHEN CAN YOUR LANDLORD ENTER YOUR APARTMENT
WHEN CAN YOUR LANDLORD ENTER YOUR APARTMENT? by dan the roommate manIn renting an apartment or a house you will lose some of your privacy rights.Anyone Home? Your landlord will be able to enter your home to make repairs and in certain cases to make inspections. Your lease should outline when and how your landlord will be able to enter your apartment. If your lease does not specify this your landlord may be able to enter without giving you advanced notification.Your lease should state:WHEN:...
MAKING THE RENT PAYMENTS WITH YOUR ROOMMATES
by Dan the roommate manOnce you have decided to move into an apartment with one or more roommates, you will need to determine how your rental payments will be handled. There are three ways you can set up the lease and determine how the rent will be paid:a) All roommates sign the lease, and all are then Jointly and Severally Liable for rent and damagesb) One person basically becomes the landlord of the apartment by renting one or several rooms of the apartment to other people through what is...
WHAT A LANDLORD MUST THINK ABOUT BEFORE HE ALLOWS PETS
by dan the roommate manPeople always ask what kind of deposit does a landlord request if the tenant has a pet. There is no set amount or set rules to determine how much because every situation is different. The size of the dog, the breed of the dog all this goes into determining the amount of the deposit.A landlord must consider his other tenants and neighbors before he decides to allow pets into his rental property. All of the following applies:* Will the owner be responsible and clean up...
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU INSPECT YOUR APARTMENT
by dan the roommate manMOVE-IN DAYYour landlord will give you or should give you a move-in inspection sheet on the day that you take possess of your new apartment. It is very important that you take about 30 minutes and do an inspection of your new home before you move-in. Indicate on the move-in condition sheet any pre-existing damage i.e. spots on the carpet, wall damage, the general condition of the appliances.Promptly return your completed form to the landlord and be sure to sign and date...
HOW TO CHANGE ROOMMATES OR NAMES ON
by dan the roommate manSteps:1. Ask permission to change roommates or names on a lease by submitting a written request to your landlord.2. Include some background information on your prospective roommate, such as employment status and rental history, in your written request to the landlord.3. Obtain a rental application for your prospective roommate if the landlord agrees to your request.4. Realize that your landlord will probably require you and your new roommate to sign a new lease or...
Lease Up Here s How To Leave
Lease Up? Here's How To Leave by dan the roommate man When leases end, landlords typically continue to rent the home or apartment on a month to month basis until one of the parties indicates otherwise. If you want to end the lease and you want to keep most of your security deposit, you will need to make the transition easy on your landlord.Let Your Landlord Know Your're Leaving: Just because you know you're planning to move at the end of the month doesn't mean your landlord does! Look at...
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