This document provides an overview of landlord-tenant regulations and legal procedures. It discusses different types of leases, the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, security deposits, repairs to rental properties, and the eviction process. Key points include that month-to-month leases require at least one month's notice to terminate, tenants can establish escrow accounts if landlords fail to make repairs, and security deposits must be returned within 30 days along with potential penalties if unlawfully withheld. The document is intended to educate about landlord-tenant law but does not constitute legal advice.
The document provides information on the process of buying a property, including choosing a property, making an offer, negotiating with the seller, completing necessary inspections and paperwork, and attending the closing. Key steps include finding a property, making an offer, negotiating any counteroffers, signing a contract, conducting inspections, working with attorneys to review documents and clear title, and attending the closing to transfer funds and ownership.
This document summarizes materialmen's liens and how to perfect them under Alabama law. There are two types of liens - full balance liens and unpaid balance liens. A full balance lien allows recovery of the full amount owed, while an unpaid balance lien is limited to the amount still owed to the general contractor. The document outlines the procedures for filing each type of lien, including timelines and necessary parties to any lawsuit. It also discusses public works projects and how to use the Prompt Payment Act to recover fees and interest.
What Tenants Need To Know In Fairfax CountyFairfax County
This presentation covers the details of what tenants need to know before signing a rental agreement in Fairfax County. This includes the rules, rights, and obligations of tenants when they sign a rental agreement. Also included in this presentation are details on what should be in a lease agreement, security deposits, move in/out inspections, repairs and maintenance, renters insurance and how evictions work.
This document provides an overview of a conference on Scottish letting day 2019. It includes an agenda with sessions on succession planning for landlords, understanding private residential tenancies, and how to survive rent controls and the backlash against buy-to-let landlords. The final section lists contact information for the Scottish Association of Landlords which hosted the event.
This document provides a summary of key information related to evictions and tenancy rights in India:
- It defines who constitutes a landlord and tenant under Indian law.
- It outlines common reasons for evictions such as non-payment of rent, subletting, property damage, and landlord requiring the property for self-use.
- It summarizes the rights of both landlords and tenants under Indian tenancy laws, including a landlord's right to evict tenants and increase rent, as well as a tenant's right to safe and habitable housing.
- It discusses the concept of subletting in India and key court rulings, stating that subletting without permission is generally grounds
This document provides information about a conference on Scottish Letting Day 2019 that included sessions on succession planning for landlords, understanding the private residential tenancy, and unwrapping the energy performance certificate. The succession planning session discussed powers of attorney, wills, and registration considerations for what would happen to a landlord's properties if they were unable to manage them. The private residential tenancy session reviewed creating and managing a private residential tenancy agreement. The energy performance certificate session explained the metrics and recommendations provided in an energy performance certificate for rental properties in Scotland.
This document summarizes key tenant rights and responsibilities under Texas law. It outlines that tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment of their home, protection from issues affecting health and safety, and security of their dwelling. It also details procedures for requesting repairs from landlords, withholding rent, and ensuring proper return of security deposits. Tenants' rights are governed by leases and statutes like the Texas Property Code.
The document provides information on the process of buying a property, including choosing a property, making an offer, negotiating with the seller, completing necessary inspections and paperwork, and attending the closing. Key steps include finding a property, making an offer, negotiating any counteroffers, signing a contract, conducting inspections, working with attorneys to review documents and clear title, and attending the closing to transfer funds and ownership.
This document summarizes materialmen's liens and how to perfect them under Alabama law. There are two types of liens - full balance liens and unpaid balance liens. A full balance lien allows recovery of the full amount owed, while an unpaid balance lien is limited to the amount still owed to the general contractor. The document outlines the procedures for filing each type of lien, including timelines and necessary parties to any lawsuit. It also discusses public works projects and how to use the Prompt Payment Act to recover fees and interest.
What Tenants Need To Know In Fairfax CountyFairfax County
This presentation covers the details of what tenants need to know before signing a rental agreement in Fairfax County. This includes the rules, rights, and obligations of tenants when they sign a rental agreement. Also included in this presentation are details on what should be in a lease agreement, security deposits, move in/out inspections, repairs and maintenance, renters insurance and how evictions work.
This document provides an overview of a conference on Scottish letting day 2019. It includes an agenda with sessions on succession planning for landlords, understanding private residential tenancies, and how to survive rent controls and the backlash against buy-to-let landlords. The final section lists contact information for the Scottish Association of Landlords which hosted the event.
This document provides a summary of key information related to evictions and tenancy rights in India:
- It defines who constitutes a landlord and tenant under Indian law.
- It outlines common reasons for evictions such as non-payment of rent, subletting, property damage, and landlord requiring the property for self-use.
- It summarizes the rights of both landlords and tenants under Indian tenancy laws, including a landlord's right to evict tenants and increase rent, as well as a tenant's right to safe and habitable housing.
- It discusses the concept of subletting in India and key court rulings, stating that subletting without permission is generally grounds
This document provides information about a conference on Scottish Letting Day 2019 that included sessions on succession planning for landlords, understanding the private residential tenancy, and unwrapping the energy performance certificate. The succession planning session discussed powers of attorney, wills, and registration considerations for what would happen to a landlord's properties if they were unable to manage them. The private residential tenancy session reviewed creating and managing a private residential tenancy agreement. The energy performance certificate session explained the metrics and recommendations provided in an energy performance certificate for rental properties in Scotland.
This document summarizes key tenant rights and responsibilities under Texas law. It outlines that tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment of their home, protection from issues affecting health and safety, and security of their dwelling. It also details procedures for requesting repairs from landlords, withholding rent, and ensuring proper return of security deposits. Tenants' rights are governed by leases and statutes like the Texas Property Code.
Scottish Letting Day 2019 Biosphere BlueJudithDunn7
This document provides an overview and summary of an event on Scottish Letting Day 2019. It discusses sessions on understanding private residential tenancies, succession planning for landlords, and unwrapping energy performance certificates. Specifically, it outlines key points from presentations on creating and managing private residential tenancy agreements under Scottish law, considerations for landlord succession planning like powers of attorney and wills, and explains what information is contained on energy performance certificates for rental properties in Scotland.
How to Evict Troublesome Tenants
Few things can cause headaches or lower the value of your building faster than a disruptive or destructive tenant. If you do nothing while a tenant harasses other tenants, you could run into trouble later on. If the tenant harms another building tenant, you may be brought into court to explain why you didn’t take any action to get rid of the troublesome tenant. Or other building tenants may start withholding rent, or move out, because of the tenant’s activities. Or if the tenant damages your building, you may be stuck with costly repairs.
A guide to the ontario residential tenancies actRyan
The document provides a summary of Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act which outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. It discusses topics such as rent, maintenance and repairs, entering rental units, ending tenancies, and more. The Landlord and Tenant Board resolves disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication. The Act applies to most rental units including apartments, houses, rooms in rooming houses, care homes, retirement homes, and sites in mobile home parks.
A guide to the ontario residential tenancies actRyan
The document provides a summary of Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act which outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. It discusses topics such as rent, maintenance and repairs, entering rental units, ending tenancies, and more. The Landlord and Tenant Board resolves disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication. The Act applies to most rental units including apartments, houses, rooms in rooming houses, care homes, retirement homes, and sites in mobile home parks.
This document provides three options for tenants in New York City to get repairs done in their apartment if the landlord does not address issues. The options are: 1) filing an HP case in Housing Court to order repairs, 2) filing a complaint with Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) to get a rent reduction until repairs are made (for rent-controlled or rent-stabilized units), or 3) withholding rent with the goal of getting repairs or credited rent in Housing Court. Each option is described, including how to initiate the process and potential pros and cons.
Vendome Real Estate Media is proud to present the top five stories from 2016 from the Apartment Law Insider.
Stories include:
- How to Handle No-Pet Lease Clause Violations
- How to Evict Troublesome Tenants
- And more!
This document is a residential lease agreement for a property in Texas. It outlines the terms of the lease between the landlord and tenant. The key details include:
- The landlord agrees to lease a room on the property to the tenant for a term of [dates] in exchange for a monthly rent payment of $[amount] due on the 1st of each month.
- The security deposit paid by the tenant is $[amount] and may be used by the landlord for unpaid rent or damages to the property.
- The tenant agrees to use the property only for residential purposes, make no alterations without permission, pay utilities, and maintain the property. The landlord has access for inspections and repairs. The lease can be terminated
This residential lease agreement is between Mrs. Elia Alaniz as the landlord and the tenant for an apartment located at 2520 Norton Apt. # for a period starting on a commence date and automatically renewing each year. The tenant must provide 1 month written notice before moving out. The tenant must pay $595 per month in rent due by the 4th of each month along with additional fees for late payments or returned checks. The tenant agrees to various responsibilities regarding occupancy, property condition, repairs and notices.
Looking to rent out or lease your property to earn stable monthly income in India? Before one rent out or lease his/her property to prospective tenant, make sure to go through the following document about ‘Precautions before renting out’ and ‘landlord's rights’
Tenants in properties that have been foreclosed have certain rights depending on when the foreclosure occurred and the jurisdiction. [1] Tenants who live in just cause eviction jurisdictions cannot be evicted due to foreclosure. [2] Those in non-just cause areas whose buildings were foreclosed before May 2009 have a right to 60 days notice, and after May 2009 have a right to 90 days notice or to remain until their lease ends. [3] The document outlines additional rights and responsibilities for tenants, lenders, and new owners in foreclosure cases.
City of Salina Brochure - Tenants Know Your RightsCity of Salina
The Salina Human Relations Department's mission is to eliminate discrimination and establish equality and justice for all in Salina, Kansas. The department enforces civil rights laws prohibiting housing discrimination based on various attributes. It provides information to tenants on their rights and responsibilities, the rental process, and how to address discrimination issues. The document offers guidance on finding housing, applying, reviewing leases, security deposits, move-in inspections, maintenance responsibilities, rent increases, and being a responsible tenant. Tenants with questions are advised to contact the Salina Human Relations Department.
9 Obtaining Affordable HousingYOU MUST BE KIDDING, RIGHTKel.docxfredharris32
9 Obtaining Affordable Housing
YOU MUST BE KIDDING, RIGHT?
Kelvin Lattimore bought a new home and borrowed $230,000 at 4.75 percent interest for 30 years. His monthly payment for interest and principal will be $1200. A friend suggested that Kelvin should have been able to find a loan at 4.5 percent with a monthly payment of $1165. Kelvin dismissed his friend's comments, arguing that the difference in the monthly payments was no big deal. His friend replied, “Kelvin, it's not the monthly payment, it's the interest.” How much more in interest will Kelvin pay over the life of the loan because he took a loan with the higher rate?
A. $3600
B. $6600
C. $9600
D. $12,600
The answer is D. Kelvin will be making a higher payment each and every month for 30 years. While the difference in the monthly payment seems small [$35 ($1200 − $1165) per month in this example], even such a little difference in the interest rates on mortgage loans can add up to thousands of dollars in extra interest over the life of the loan. Searching for the lowest possible interest rate is very important when buying a home!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
Decide whether renting or owning your home is better for you.
Explain the up-front and monthly costs of buying a home.
Describe the steps in the home-buying process.
Understand the mathematics of mortgage loans and distinguish among ways of financing the purchase of a home.
Identify some key considerations when selling a home.
WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
Shelby Clark has worked for a major consumer electronics retailer since graduating from college. The company has operations across the country with regional headquarters in Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis, and Boston. She has been based in the Atlanta area for the past three years, and has begun to think about buying a home rather than renting her townhouse apartment. Then, last month, Shelby was promoted to deputy regional director for the Denver office. The promotion represents a key step for becoming a regional director in four or five years.
What do you recommend to Shelby on the subject of buying a home regarding:
1. Buying or renting housing in the Denver area?
2. Steps she should take prior to actively looking at homes?
3. Finding a home and negotiating the purchase?
4. The closing process in home buying?
5. Selecting a type of mortgage to fit her needs?
6. Things to consider regarding the sale of her new home should she ultimately be promoted to a position in another of the four regions?
YOUR NEXT FIVE YEARS
In the next five years, you can start achieving financial success by doing the following related to obtaining affordable housing:
1.Read your leases and other real estate contracts thoroughly before signing.
2.Save the money for a home down payment within a tax-sheltered Roth IRA account.
3.Get your finances in order before shopping for a new home by reducing debt, budgeting better, and clearing up anything that keeps you from h.
9 Obtaining Affordable HousingYOU MUST BE KIDDING, RIGHTKel.docxblondellchancy
Kelvin took out a $230,000 mortgage loan at 4.75% interest for 30 years, with a monthly payment of $1200. His friend suggested he could have found a lower interest rate of 4.5% with a monthly payment of only $1165. While the monthly payment difference seems small, the extra interest Kelvin will pay over the 30-year loan term is $12,600 due to the higher interest rate. The document emphasizes the importance of searching for the lowest interest rate possible when taking out a mortgage loan, as small differences in rate can result in thousands extra in interest paid over the long term of the loan.
Jim Eiberger Rental Agreement Redacted Former Lease.docxDenver CO
Redacted Lease used by Jim Eiberger. Supplied as a resource for others to review. It contains several clauses like allowing causeless eviction with 10 days notice, strict rules about lease renewal, $6500+ in pet fines, among others.
1) This document is a lease agreement between Lindy Property Management Company and a resident for an apartment located at 841 Meadowbrook Drive in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
2) The lease is for a 12-month period beginning on September 15, 2016 and ending on September 30, 2017. The monthly rent is $1,440.
3) The lease outlines various policies regarding payments, security deposits, utilities, repairs, pets, parking, and early termination of the lease. It also lists the responsibilities of both the landlord and resident during the lease period.
This document discusses tenants' rights and responsibilities regarding leases and rental agreements. It covers key points such as:
1) A lease is a legally binding contract that obligates tenants to pay rent for a set period of time. There may be financial penalties for breaking a lease early.
2) Landlords must return security deposits within 14 days or provide an itemized list of deductions. Deposits cannot be used for last month's rent.
3) Tenants who break a lease early can be liable for rent until the unit is re-rented, though landlords must make good faith efforts to find new tenants.
4) Proper documentation like a move-in/move-out
Legal i - Buying your home - things you should knowKate Taylor
The document provides information about the home buying process from a solicitor's perspective. It discusses the key steps, including receiving property information and fixture lists from the seller, conducting searches, negotiating and exchanging contracts, arranging mortgages and deposits, and completing the purchase on the exchange date by transferring funds. The solicitor will check the legal title, conduct local authority and other searches, and liaise with other solicitors as part of their role, while tasks like surveys and inspections fall under the buyer's surveyor's responsibilities.
Bankruptcy And Your House – Essential Factsnichollsco
Bankruptcy is the legal status of an individual or organization unable to pay off. Let’s discuss the legal problems with going bankrupt here. For more information, please visit - http://bit.ly/2m87pwI
Bankruptcy And Your House – Essential Factsnichollsco
Bankruptcy is the legal status of an individual or organization unable to pay off. Let’s discuss the legal problems with going bankrupt here. For more information, please visit - http://bit.ly/2m87pwI
This document summarizes real estate issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several counties issued shelter-in-place orders allowing limited real estate activities if remote work is not possible. Mortgage relief programs and foreclosure/eviction suspensions have been implemented. New forms address transaction delays or cancellations. Rent moratoriums prohibit evictions for non-payment if tenants provide documentation of financial hardship related to COVID-19. Commercial leases should be reviewed for force majeure, cessation of services, and quiet enjoyment clauses. Long term impacts may include increased non-payment of rent/mortgages, declining property values and rental rates, and a renters' and buyers' market.
Scottish Letting Day 2019 Biosphere BlueJudithDunn7
This document provides an overview and summary of an event on Scottish Letting Day 2019. It discusses sessions on understanding private residential tenancies, succession planning for landlords, and unwrapping energy performance certificates. Specifically, it outlines key points from presentations on creating and managing private residential tenancy agreements under Scottish law, considerations for landlord succession planning like powers of attorney and wills, and explains what information is contained on energy performance certificates for rental properties in Scotland.
How to Evict Troublesome Tenants
Few things can cause headaches or lower the value of your building faster than a disruptive or destructive tenant. If you do nothing while a tenant harasses other tenants, you could run into trouble later on. If the tenant harms another building tenant, you may be brought into court to explain why you didn’t take any action to get rid of the troublesome tenant. Or other building tenants may start withholding rent, or move out, because of the tenant’s activities. Or if the tenant damages your building, you may be stuck with costly repairs.
A guide to the ontario residential tenancies actRyan
The document provides a summary of Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act which outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. It discusses topics such as rent, maintenance and repairs, entering rental units, ending tenancies, and more. The Landlord and Tenant Board resolves disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication. The Act applies to most rental units including apartments, houses, rooms in rooming houses, care homes, retirement homes, and sites in mobile home parks.
A guide to the ontario residential tenancies actRyan
The document provides a summary of Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act which outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. It discusses topics such as rent, maintenance and repairs, entering rental units, ending tenancies, and more. The Landlord and Tenant Board resolves disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication. The Act applies to most rental units including apartments, houses, rooms in rooming houses, care homes, retirement homes, and sites in mobile home parks.
This document provides three options for tenants in New York City to get repairs done in their apartment if the landlord does not address issues. The options are: 1) filing an HP case in Housing Court to order repairs, 2) filing a complaint with Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) to get a rent reduction until repairs are made (for rent-controlled or rent-stabilized units), or 3) withholding rent with the goal of getting repairs or credited rent in Housing Court. Each option is described, including how to initiate the process and potential pros and cons.
Vendome Real Estate Media is proud to present the top five stories from 2016 from the Apartment Law Insider.
Stories include:
- How to Handle No-Pet Lease Clause Violations
- How to Evict Troublesome Tenants
- And more!
This document is a residential lease agreement for a property in Texas. It outlines the terms of the lease between the landlord and tenant. The key details include:
- The landlord agrees to lease a room on the property to the tenant for a term of [dates] in exchange for a monthly rent payment of $[amount] due on the 1st of each month.
- The security deposit paid by the tenant is $[amount] and may be used by the landlord for unpaid rent or damages to the property.
- The tenant agrees to use the property only for residential purposes, make no alterations without permission, pay utilities, and maintain the property. The landlord has access for inspections and repairs. The lease can be terminated
This residential lease agreement is between Mrs. Elia Alaniz as the landlord and the tenant for an apartment located at 2520 Norton Apt. # for a period starting on a commence date and automatically renewing each year. The tenant must provide 1 month written notice before moving out. The tenant must pay $595 per month in rent due by the 4th of each month along with additional fees for late payments or returned checks. The tenant agrees to various responsibilities regarding occupancy, property condition, repairs and notices.
Looking to rent out or lease your property to earn stable monthly income in India? Before one rent out or lease his/her property to prospective tenant, make sure to go through the following document about ‘Precautions before renting out’ and ‘landlord's rights’
Tenants in properties that have been foreclosed have certain rights depending on when the foreclosure occurred and the jurisdiction. [1] Tenants who live in just cause eviction jurisdictions cannot be evicted due to foreclosure. [2] Those in non-just cause areas whose buildings were foreclosed before May 2009 have a right to 60 days notice, and after May 2009 have a right to 90 days notice or to remain until their lease ends. [3] The document outlines additional rights and responsibilities for tenants, lenders, and new owners in foreclosure cases.
City of Salina Brochure - Tenants Know Your RightsCity of Salina
The Salina Human Relations Department's mission is to eliminate discrimination and establish equality and justice for all in Salina, Kansas. The department enforces civil rights laws prohibiting housing discrimination based on various attributes. It provides information to tenants on their rights and responsibilities, the rental process, and how to address discrimination issues. The document offers guidance on finding housing, applying, reviewing leases, security deposits, move-in inspections, maintenance responsibilities, rent increases, and being a responsible tenant. Tenants with questions are advised to contact the Salina Human Relations Department.
9 Obtaining Affordable HousingYOU MUST BE KIDDING, RIGHTKel.docxfredharris32
9 Obtaining Affordable Housing
YOU MUST BE KIDDING, RIGHT?
Kelvin Lattimore bought a new home and borrowed $230,000 at 4.75 percent interest for 30 years. His monthly payment for interest and principal will be $1200. A friend suggested that Kelvin should have been able to find a loan at 4.5 percent with a monthly payment of $1165. Kelvin dismissed his friend's comments, arguing that the difference in the monthly payments was no big deal. His friend replied, “Kelvin, it's not the monthly payment, it's the interest.” How much more in interest will Kelvin pay over the life of the loan because he took a loan with the higher rate?
A. $3600
B. $6600
C. $9600
D. $12,600
The answer is D. Kelvin will be making a higher payment each and every month for 30 years. While the difference in the monthly payment seems small [$35 ($1200 − $1165) per month in this example], even such a little difference in the interest rates on mortgage loans can add up to thousands of dollars in extra interest over the life of the loan. Searching for the lowest possible interest rate is very important when buying a home!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
Decide whether renting or owning your home is better for you.
Explain the up-front and monthly costs of buying a home.
Describe the steps in the home-buying process.
Understand the mathematics of mortgage loans and distinguish among ways of financing the purchase of a home.
Identify some key considerations when selling a home.
WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
Shelby Clark has worked for a major consumer electronics retailer since graduating from college. The company has operations across the country with regional headquarters in Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis, and Boston. She has been based in the Atlanta area for the past three years, and has begun to think about buying a home rather than renting her townhouse apartment. Then, last month, Shelby was promoted to deputy regional director for the Denver office. The promotion represents a key step for becoming a regional director in four or five years.
What do you recommend to Shelby on the subject of buying a home regarding:
1. Buying or renting housing in the Denver area?
2. Steps she should take prior to actively looking at homes?
3. Finding a home and negotiating the purchase?
4. The closing process in home buying?
5. Selecting a type of mortgage to fit her needs?
6. Things to consider regarding the sale of her new home should she ultimately be promoted to a position in another of the four regions?
YOUR NEXT FIVE YEARS
In the next five years, you can start achieving financial success by doing the following related to obtaining affordable housing:
1.Read your leases and other real estate contracts thoroughly before signing.
2.Save the money for a home down payment within a tax-sheltered Roth IRA account.
3.Get your finances in order before shopping for a new home by reducing debt, budgeting better, and clearing up anything that keeps you from h.
9 Obtaining Affordable HousingYOU MUST BE KIDDING, RIGHTKel.docxblondellchancy
Kelvin took out a $230,000 mortgage loan at 4.75% interest for 30 years, with a monthly payment of $1200. His friend suggested he could have found a lower interest rate of 4.5% with a monthly payment of only $1165. While the monthly payment difference seems small, the extra interest Kelvin will pay over the 30-year loan term is $12,600 due to the higher interest rate. The document emphasizes the importance of searching for the lowest interest rate possible when taking out a mortgage loan, as small differences in rate can result in thousands extra in interest paid over the long term of the loan.
Jim Eiberger Rental Agreement Redacted Former Lease.docxDenver CO
Redacted Lease used by Jim Eiberger. Supplied as a resource for others to review. It contains several clauses like allowing causeless eviction with 10 days notice, strict rules about lease renewal, $6500+ in pet fines, among others.
1) This document is a lease agreement between Lindy Property Management Company and a resident for an apartment located at 841 Meadowbrook Drive in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
2) The lease is for a 12-month period beginning on September 15, 2016 and ending on September 30, 2017. The monthly rent is $1,440.
3) The lease outlines various policies regarding payments, security deposits, utilities, repairs, pets, parking, and early termination of the lease. It also lists the responsibilities of both the landlord and resident during the lease period.
This document discusses tenants' rights and responsibilities regarding leases and rental agreements. It covers key points such as:
1) A lease is a legally binding contract that obligates tenants to pay rent for a set period of time. There may be financial penalties for breaking a lease early.
2) Landlords must return security deposits within 14 days or provide an itemized list of deductions. Deposits cannot be used for last month's rent.
3) Tenants who break a lease early can be liable for rent until the unit is re-rented, though landlords must make good faith efforts to find new tenants.
4) Proper documentation like a move-in/move-out
Legal i - Buying your home - things you should knowKate Taylor
The document provides information about the home buying process from a solicitor's perspective. It discusses the key steps, including receiving property information and fixture lists from the seller, conducting searches, negotiating and exchanging contracts, arranging mortgages and deposits, and completing the purchase on the exchange date by transferring funds. The solicitor will check the legal title, conduct local authority and other searches, and liaise with other solicitors as part of their role, while tasks like surveys and inspections fall under the buyer's surveyor's responsibilities.
Bankruptcy And Your House – Essential Factsnichollsco
Bankruptcy is the legal status of an individual or organization unable to pay off. Let’s discuss the legal problems with going bankrupt here. For more information, please visit - http://bit.ly/2m87pwI
Bankruptcy And Your House – Essential Factsnichollsco
Bankruptcy is the legal status of an individual or organization unable to pay off. Let’s discuss the legal problems with going bankrupt here. For more information, please visit - http://bit.ly/2m87pwI
This document summarizes real estate issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several counties issued shelter-in-place orders allowing limited real estate activities if remote work is not possible. Mortgage relief programs and foreclosure/eviction suspensions have been implemented. New forms address transaction delays or cancellations. Rent moratoriums prohibit evictions for non-payment if tenants provide documentation of financial hardship related to COVID-19. Commercial leases should be reviewed for force majeure, cessation of services, and quiet enjoyment clauses. Long term impacts may include increased non-payment of rent/mortgages, declining property values and rental rates, and a renters' and buyers' market.
1. Landlord Tenant
Regulations
Anna E. Hufstetler
Cicely C. Weeks
Chelanhnee D. Collins
Tykisha N. Frazier
PLEG120: Civil Litigation
PLEG135: Legal Research & Writing I
Mr. Nici
March 28, 2013
2. LANDLORD TENANT REGULATIONS
Prepared by: Professor Nici’s Civil Litigation, Legal Research & Writing I
classes for the benefit of
Bryant & Stratton students
DISCLAIMER
These class notes are used to educate anyone experiencing landlord/tenant issues. We have
attempted to illustrate examples to help you better understand the attacked booklet. This
material should in no way be construed as legal advice.
3. TYPES OF LEASES
If there is no writing for a lease, then by law, the tenant rental will be a month-to-month
lease. The assumption is that tenants are paying their rent on the 1st
of each month. In order for a
landlord to terminate a rental agreement, he/she must serve them with a notice of termination of
the lease. This must be served prior to the 1st
of the month or within the prescribed lease terms. If
the tenant is served on or after the 1st,
the tenant will have two months to leave the property.
When the lease is at the end, it may contain a clause that states the tenant must give notice that
he/she are not going to renew the lease. The lease may require the tenant to give notice
anywhere from thirty to sixty days prior to the expiration of the lease. Whatever the terms
state, add one day. If a tenant or terminating or not renewing a lease, notice should be hand-
delivered or sent via certified mail to the landlord. Otherwise, the tenant may, depending on the
clause in the lease, be obligated to stay for up an additional six months. If there is no renewal
clause, the lease becomes a month-to-month lease.
EXAMPLE: Ms. Collins rented a home from Mr. Nici and there is no written lease. Her
rent is a month-to-month tendency. Nici served Ms. Collins with a termination of the lease on the
1st. Collins does not have to vacate the property until the 31st.
The landlord has the right to decide who can live in the home, including the names, ages
and ID’s of each person. Only the people that are on the lease may reside at that residence. If the
case of a landlord allowing a tenant to add people to the lease, that person is entitled to be on that
property. The tenant would have to evict that person for cause to remove them from the property.
The moral of the story is, do not add anyone to your lease or you may never have them removed.
4. If the house needs repair prior to the signing of the lease, the tenant shall write a list of all
the repairs that need to be made on the lease. The tenant must include whether the lease will be
void or voidable should the repairs not be completed within thirty days.
Be careful of places that will discriminate against tenants because of the number of kids
and family members.
PRECAUTIONARY STEPS WHEN RENTING
When tenants rent, they must take pictures or videos or both, of the house, including the
outside and inside of the house. This should include the fronts and backs of doors, cabinets, fans,
plumbing, lightings, ceilings, so the condition of the home is properly documented. Upon
moving out, the tenant should repeat the same steps. They should bring a witness with them, and
a current newspaper, and document the witness and newspaper in a picture. Landlords are not
obligated to sign off on any documents when the tenant moves out.
IF THE PROPERTY NEEDS REPAIR
Once tenants attach any fixture to a house, it is now the property of the landlord. If the
landlord is always obligated to make a tenant’s home habitable. Do not simply stop paying rent
or the landlord can still legally evict the tenant. If the landlord does not make necessary repairs,
the tenant can place their into an ESCROW account at the municipal court. Once repairs are
completed, the ESCROWED moneys will be credited back to the landlord. To establish an
ESCROW account, tenants must go to the municipal court’s civil division. Although tenants may
be upset during these stressful steps, tenants have the obligations to still treat the landlord with
respect, as landlords have the ability to make a tenant’s life difficult.
5. EXAMPLE: In the City of Cleveland Heights, if a tenant has any amount of housing
code violations, the tenant must list each and every violation regardless of how insignificant, or
major, the violation is at the time. These violations are to be prepared in a letter format and sent
to the landlord. This letter must include the date on the letter and be sent via certified mail. This
letter now places the landlord on notice of repairs needing immediate attention. Provided there is
no health or safety issue, the landlord has thirty days in which to respond and repair the
violations.
If the landlord fails to make the necessary repairs, the tenant now has the right to
ESCROW his/her rent. The tenant must be current in their rent. Once a thirty day notice is sent
and provided the rent is current, the tenant may go to the civil division clerk of courts office, fill
out an application to ESCROW funds, provide proof of a thirty day notice (copy of the letter,
with proof of certified mail) and proof of current rent payment. The ESCROW account can then
be opened at the clerk of courts office.
NOTE: If rent is due on the 1st
pursuant to the lease/rental agreement, the clerk’s office
must receive each month’s rent payment prior to or on the 1st
. If the 1st
falls on a weekend, the
rent MUST be received by the previous business day. If rent is not received by the 1st
, the action
will be dismissed and monies will be returned.
Once the ESCROW account is established, the clerk’s office will set a court hearing date
before the magistrate. All parties will be summoned to a hearing. The magistrate will issue a
ruling and a subsequent court date will most likely be set to ensure compliance.
6. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The tenant should always make copies of legal documents send to landlords with dates,
name of landlord with address, and tenant’s signature. Always get a receipt in any money
transaction, including when paying rent with cash. Create folders to organize paperwork,
receipts, and pictures. The “best evidence rule” is producing the original documents. provide
original documents to anyone. Understand basic contract law. Anything dealing with property
must be in writing. If it is not in writing, it is not considered a valid contract. Make sure to keep
all original receipts including security deposits, rent and any other payments.
EVICTIONS
The landlord must wait at least three business days after giving notice to the tenant before
the landlord can legally file a court eviction. The court may schedule the eviction hearing date as
early as seven days after the filing. During this eviction process, the court gives both the landlord
and tenant the right to speak. If an eviction is ordered by the court the tenant will have ten days
in which to vacate the property.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
To obtain the security deposit back from the landlord, the tenant must notify the landlord
of their new. If the security deposit is not returned within thirty days and the tenant is entitled to
it, the court can order the landlord to pay treble damages. This means the landlord can be ordered
to pay three times the amount of the original security deposit.
These class notes are used to educate anyone experiencing landlord/tenant issues. We have attempted to illustrate
examples to help you better understand the attacked booklet. This material should in no way be construed as
legal advice.