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Can a renter put rent into escrow if landlord doesn't fix property?
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∙ 14y ago
Proper procedures must be followed according to state and/or local laws regarding this. In Florida you must give the landlord at least a seven-day notice of your intent to fix something that is vital to your living in the home before you can legally offset it from the rent. The repair must not be frivolous and must be of something, like the water heater, that is vital to the function of the home or would make the home uninhabitable if such repair is not made. This said, the landlord can still evict you for non-payment of rent. However you would likely win the case and can seek damages from the landlord of up to three month's rent abatement. Now, if the landlord does evict you in Florida, you can pay what would be the rent amount to the Clerk's Office instead of the Landlord so that you can request a final hearing before a judge or magistrate. If you paid out money to fix something vital in the house you can ask for an emergency hearing to determine rent amount, before you get your final hearing. Whatever the judge says is the amount you have to pay-- most likely it will be your rent minus your repair expense-- and you must pay it immediately in order to have a hearing. Your landlord will get that money, minus the court registry fee of about 14%-- a penalty that will make your landlord think twice about being greedy about the rent!
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Does a renter having a trampoline increase liability for the landlord?
yes
What do you call a person who rents a house?
Tenant or renter if there is no lease. Lessee if there is a lease.
If landlord has a renter who has not paid or has no proof of payment and the landlord dies can his surviving wife kick renter out?
Sure she owns the property now and the renter is a squatter since they haven't paid rent. She has all the legal right to remove the renter. She should give them the benefit of the doubt since there are no records, but at the same time give them thirty days written notice that they need to move out. Renters should always keep a photo copy of the money order they use to pay rent, get a receipt and never pay just in cash. Keeping these records can help obtain a mortgage later or show vested interest if they are renting to buy a property.
If renter has to move from a rental property because of landlords fault who is responsible for moving costs?
If the lease is month to month, the landlord just has to give you a month notice and you are gone. If there is a lease that is still in effect, the landlord is responsible for costs that you incurred as a result of the breach of the lease.
Does a landlord have to have a reason to kick a tenant out?
Not really: a landlord can reclaim their property at the end of a lease-- no material reason needed-- or give notice to a month-to-month tenant (or week-to-week, if applicable).
Do renters insurance cover broken windows?
In general, no. Renter's insurance covers the property of the renter, not the property of the landlord.
What would likely be covered under homeowner's insurance but NOT by renter's insurance?
Damage to anything covered by the landlord's insurance, because the landlord owns the property not the renter. Such damage would be covered under homeowner's insurance, because the homeowner owns the property.
Does a renter have to pay rent if a landlord isn't paying the mortgage?
The property is in CA.
Can a tenant insured rented property?
Usually your renter's policy covers whatever you bring into the property that does not become a permanent part of the property. Your renter's policy cannot cover property that belongs to the landlord.
Must the person who takes a rent abatement put the abated rent in escrow?
Yes, you must place it with the clerk of the county you reside in. The reason for placing the rent in an escrow account is to alert the court to a bad landlord. The clerk has a duty to notify the landlord of the rent-escrow and the steps needed to collect the money. Failure to comply with the terms of the escrow is grounds for a renter to quit their lease, demand a refund of the escrow, and security deposit!
What is the difference in renter and landlord insurance?
The diiference between landlord & renters insurance is that landlord insurance is a policy that covers property owner from financial losses with their property.Renters insurance is policy that cover the renter from financial losses or personal items.
Is the joint owner of the property you live in your landlord as they live elsewhere?
In the situation you describe, is the landlord the sole owner, and you are a renter or lessee? If the landlord is the sole owner of the property, and you are the lessee, they remain the landlord/sole owner despite where they may live. If you are renting the property from the landlord, you are only a lessee and not a joint owner.
Is the landlord responsible for damaged to my personal property if the damage was caused an fire?
The landlord is generally only responsible for the building, not the belongings inside. That's what renter's insurance is for.
Can you put a lien on property for collecting security deposit?
The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.The renter must sue the property owner in court and win. Then the renter can request a judgment lien from the court. The renter should also contact the local landlord/tenant agency first to find out about their rights as a renter in their particular jurisdiction. The agency may be able to help obtain a refund if one is due.
Does landlord insurance provide protection for a renter?
No, landlord insurance does not provide protection to the renter. Landlord insurance simply covers the landlord if an issue that is of their fault arises. All other issues are at the renter's responsibility. All renters should acquire renters insurance.
I rent a small apartment on his property so will my landlord's homeowners insurance cover damage to my property if there's a leak and my property is ruined?
No. Absolutely not. The landlord's insurance covers damage to his property only. Your property would be covered by renter's insurance. It is fairly inexpensive and well worth it for the coverage and peace of mind.
Would likely be covered under homeowners insurance but not by renters insurance?
Damage to anything covered by the landlord's insurance, because the landlord owns the property not the renter. Such damage would be covered under homeowner's insurance, because the homeowner owns the property.
