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Which of these helps a landlord pay for damage that renter cause to their apartment?
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In Texas can a landlord enter the house without permission?
In almost any state a landlord can enter the premises if there is good cause (leaking pipes, electrical problems, etc;) Your landlord should make an effort to contact you first but regardless of your consent, the landlord may go in and inspect if there is a potential hazard to the building or other tenants. It is important to remember that while your landlord owns the property, you, as a renter retain temporal eminence (meaning that you are the temporary owner). However, the landlord has a right to look after his/her long term interests. If the landlord feels that you have violated the terms of the lease, let's say that your contract forbids a water bed in the apartment unit and your neighbor below is complaining of water leaking through the ceiling; the landlord attempts to contact you by phone but you do not answer. In this case the landlord has the obligation to the one tenant complaining of water leaking through the ceiling by entering your apartment to find the cause. Like most legal matters the situation is governed by the "reasonable-ness" of the case. Your landlord cannot enter your apartment to look around, to open your drawers or inspect the quality of your furniture or even to make sure you are in compliance of the terms of the lease, that would be a violation of your right of privacy. It would be reasonable to presume that if your lease stated that you may not have a dog as a pet for any period of time and the landlord hears barking in your apartment, he /she may enter because the barking would make it reasonable to believe that there is a dog in the apartment.
An Apartment Lease Should be Very Specific?
As the owner/landlord of one or more apartments, it is imperative that you have a properly drawn up apartment lease that specifies all of the terms that you wish a tenant to comply with while occupying your property. There is much more to an apartment lease than the amount of rent you will collect each month. As a property owner, you want to protect your property as best as possible. Yes, you can ask for a security deposit, but if you get a crazy tenant, they can cause much more damage than the security deposit will cover. One very important thing to specify is the number of people allowed to occupy your apartment. Having 10 people in a 2 bedroom apartment is a recipe for disaster.
What legal action can the landlord take if you left the apartment four months prior to the lease expiration even though you gave them a thirty-day notice?
The Landlord has a duty to mitigate damages (in other words, to attempt to find a replacement tenant). However, if the Landlord is unable to find a replacement, the Landlord can bring a cause of action for breach of contract and is entitled to a full judgment of the remainder of the contract unless the vacated tenant can show frustration of purpose or some other appropriate remedy. The 30-day notice is irrelevant as to this scenario.
Does an earthquake cause damage?
Many do, yes. Some earthquakes cause abolsutely catestrophic damage.
What damage can earthquake cause?
Earthquakes can cause damage to life and property. Buildings and roads can collapse because of that.
Can a landlord charge to repaint an entire unit?
In most states a landlord can only charge to repaint a unit if the painting must be done to repair damage caused by the renter. A landlord is responsible for maintaining to property but not responsible for damage caused by the tenant.
Is a landlord responsible for my damaged personal property due to bad ground wiring after being advised of two blown TV's then losing two more before action taken?
There are many jurisdictions that have varying degrees of liability so any answer will be general and must not be taken to be an accurate answer. Usually, a landlord has a duty of care to provide safe and reliable electrical wiring in a house. If he fails in this duty, there may well be a liability to make good damage to a renter's equipment. It is usually up to the renter to prove that a faulty installation was the cause of damage and also, that the landlord could be expected to know the installation is faulty. However, the landlord will not be responsible for property that has been damaged after the renter is aware that a problem exists. To persist in connecting televisions that are damaged due to mains wiring is careless and the landlord will not be responsible for the renter's carelessness. A blown tv due to the electrical supply would not ordinarily be due to the ground. A loose connection in the hot or neutral contacts in the outlet would be more likely. But at any rate, I agree with the answer above, that after you know of a problem, any damage is on you since you shouldn't be using that outlet.
Can someone be sued by a landlord if they are not the tenates?
The landlord can sue anyone if they cause damage in any way, regardless of tenancy status.
In Texas can a landlord enter the house without permission?
In almost any state a landlord can enter the premises if there is good cause (leaking pipes, electrical problems, etc;) Your landlord should make an effort to contact you first but regardless of your consent, the landlord may go in and inspect if there is a potential hazard to the building or other tenants. It is important to remember that while your landlord owns the property, you, as a renter retain temporal eminence (meaning that you are the temporary owner). However, the landlord has a right to look after his/her long term interests. If the landlord feels that you have violated the terms of the lease, let's say that your contract forbids a water bed in the apartment unit and your neighbor below is complaining of water leaking through the ceiling; the landlord attempts to contact you by phone but you do not answer. In this case the landlord has the obligation to the one tenant complaining of water leaking through the ceiling by entering your apartment to find the cause. Like most legal matters the situation is governed by the "reasonable-ness" of the case. Your landlord cannot enter your apartment to look around, to open your drawers or inspect the quality of your furniture or even to make sure you are in compliance of the terms of the lease, that would be a violation of your right of privacy. It would be reasonable to presume that if your lease stated that you may not have a dog as a pet for any period of time and the landlord hears barking in your apartment, he /she may enter because the barking would make it reasonable to believe that there is a dog in the apartment.
If an outside pipe froze causing water to leak inside my storage room is my landlord liable for property damage in Minneapolis?
In a word.... YES...... Your landlord has a duty to not cause damage to the property of others
Can a landlord enter a renters property while the renter is in jail?
not without the renters consent or unless the landdlord has cause to believe there are damages or illegal activities and then they must have police present
What do I do when I am renting a room with no contract and there was a flood that damaged 450 worth of books and the landlord doesn't want to pay for a full rembuirsment but only 150 of the total?
Without a written agreement, it may be difficult to enforce a full reimbursement. However, you can try to negotiate with the landlord for a fair settlement or consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights in this situation. Document the damages and communication with the landlord to support your case.
Is it possible to break an apartment lease if the landlord promised 24 hour security and gated community but neither are true?
If you have this clause in writing in your lease agreement and the landlord doesn't follow through then you have cause to break the agreement.
Who is responsible for damage when a concealed inside water pipe bursts?
Why did the pipe burst? If the tenant caused it, he is responsible for the damage and the repair of the pipe. If it just happened or the landlord could have prevented it, the landlord is responsible for the pipe and structural damage. I do not believe he is responsible for personal items lost or damaged. You would have to prove that he did something to cause the pipe to burst and knew it was likely to happen.
Can landlord after 7 years keep deposit?
Your landlord can only keep your deposit if your cause damage to the property outside of normal wear and tear, which, after seven years of continuous tenancy, would be quite difficult to prove unless he is meticulous about maintenance of the property. The longevity of your tenancy has nothing to do with whether your landlord can keep your deposit.
An Apartment Lease Should be Very Specific?
As the owner/landlord of one or more apartments, it is imperative that you have a properly drawn up apartment lease that specifies all of the terms that you wish a tenant to comply with while occupying your property. There is much more to an apartment lease than the amount of rent you will collect each month. As a property owner, you want to protect your property as best as possible. Yes, you can ask for a security deposit, but if you get a crazy tenant, they can cause much more damage than the security deposit will cover. One very important thing to specify is the number of people allowed to occupy your apartment. Having 10 people in a 2 bedroom apartment is a recipe for disaster.
Does a cosigner for a contract on an apartment share in the liability and if so can one cover the cosigner's liability with tenants insurance?
Yes the co signer is responsible for the entire terms and requirement on the lease just like the primary renter is. NO renters insurance cover the contents of the apartment and in case you cause a flood to the unit below and items of that nature. There is no insurance for the co signer
