Actually, There Is a Lease It comes as a surprise to most people, but whether there's a lease or not, it really doesn't matter. In fact, you probably have created a lease — just not a written one. In most situations without a lease, the tenant pays rent on a monthly basis. Here...
Cure or quit notices are used when the tenant is in violation of a specific term or condition of thelease agreement(for example, smoking in the rental unit when the agreement contains a no-smoking clause). Generally the notice will give the tenant a specific period of time to correct the ...
Landlords must follow legal grounds for eviction, such as unpaid rent or lease violations. Properly serving an eviction notice is critical for beginning the process. If the tenant doesn’t comply, landlords must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit. Winning the case allows landlords to obtain a Writ...
The tenant eviction process in Washington County,Maryland, may require multiple court filings and extensive paperwork. A landlord has the right to evict a tenant for not paying rent (a Summary Ejectment) or for violating the terms of thelease agreement. However, tenants have rights under...
Tenant claimed that she was rent stabilized. Landlord claimed that tenant hadn't signed a renewal lease since 2003, and, in any event, he needed the apartment for his personal use. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. The court ruled against tenant. Tenant appealed ...
First, terminate the lease with proper eviction notice. This is usually 30 days’ time, but it depends on the county’s laws. If the tenant doesn’t leave, you must file an action with the local eviction court. Attend the hearing and make your case for why the tenant should be removed...
If for any reason you feel that the law may not be on your side – maybe if you don’t have a legally-binding lease agreement with the tenant – or you don’t want to deal with an eviction case, you may want to try reasoning with your tenant(s). If you have a decent relationshi...
Landlord argued that tenant's lease permitted only residential use. Tenant asked the court to dismiss the case without a trial. She claimed that public policy supported in-home family day care services. The court ruled for tenant. Child care in a residence was permitted. Tenant had a valid ...
Landlord Has Grounds Now to Evict Tenant in Breach of LeaseRobert Griswold Steven R. KellmanTed Smith
start eviction proceedings. Mail the letter by registered mail and retain proof of delivery. While you can hand the letter to your roommate, mailing provides the proof you need for court. Illinois requires that you provide roommates without a lease a 30-day notice before you begin the eviction...