File suit against your landlord at the circuit county courthouse level if the landlord does not fix the issues. This can be done by filing a petition in the small claims court. Consult a lawyer if you decide to take action against your landlord for not fixing the problem....
If the fire was the tenant’s fault, do they have to pay for fixing all of it? Where do landlords find a reputable fire damage restoration company? Who pays the landlord’s insurance deductible? What about if the fire was due to landlord negligence? Does the landlord have to pay the ...
It is common for a lease agreement to require a tenant to pay a security deposit to cover damage caused by the tenant or if a tenant does not pay rent. A landlord can only keep security deposit funds that are used to cover default rent payments or fixing property damage. A landlord mu...
We decided not to purchase our rental, due to the age of the house, and it would cost more fixing the issues. We’re finding other cheaper properties on the market RIGHT now, which I explained to the LL. The LL is not trying to hear, or understand. So, the owner called me. She ...
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter if a tenant uses Section 8 vouchers, there are bad renters out there not on the program who will make late payments, destroy the property or lie to your face. It is up to the landlord to make a smart decision for the rental property based on thorough te...