YOUR BEHIND ON YOUR RENT-CAN THE LANDLORD JUST LOCK YOU OUT?Written by dan the roommate man
Your landlord can't evict you unless he has has gone to court and proved that you did something wrong that justifies ending tenancy.And your landlord can't proceed with an eviction lawsuit without terminating 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 rent or finding a new home for dog), landlord can file a lawsuit to evict you. (This is sometimes called an unlawful detainer, or UD lawsuit.) State laws set out very detailed requirements for landlords who want to end a tenancy. Each state has its own procedures as to how termination notices and eviction papers must be written and delivered ("served"). Landlords must follow state rules and procedures exactly.
| | DOES THE LANDLORD HAVE TO CLEAN THE APARTMENT BEFORE I MOVE IN?Written by dan the roommate man
QUESTION:What can I do about a landlord who promised a clean and newly painted apartment before we moved in, but didn't deliver? We have moved in because we had nowhere else to go, but I am concerned about our children's health and total well-being of our family. Can I report unhealthy living conditions to health department? Please let me know of my legal rights or how to go about this problem in a dignified manner. ANSWER: If unpainted and unclean conditions are genuine health risks, you should certainly take action. Call health department and describe situation. Depending on agency's workload and severity of problems, you might get some action. If you're worried about deteriorating lead-based paint, by all means call.
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