If repairs aren’t made in a timely manner, California tenants can sue for costs, or a court order to force the landlord to make repairs. They can also cancel the rental agreement, or make lesser repairs and deduct from the rent.
Tennessee law gives landlords and tenants responsibilities and rights whenever a written or oral rental agreement exists, or if payment is accepted as rent. The stateUniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Actdetails the specifics, such as the right to timely rent payments and a livable dwelling. ...
One lease addendum example might be that in the original lease agreement, the landlord promised to pay for basic cable as part of the rental agreement. The tenant now wants a satellite TV service installed, but it is much more expensive than the cable you offer as part of their lease. The...
Notes: Commercial Law — Consumer Protection Act — Landlord-Tenant — Remedies — Private Action by Tenant under Maryland's Consumer Protection Act Requires Demonstration of Actual Loss or Injury, i.e., Diminution in Rental Value, in Order to Justify Restitutionary Award of Rents Paid for the ...
Nevada law gives rights and responsibilities to landlords and tenants whenever a written or oral rental agreement exists, or if payment is accepted as rent. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118A details the specifics, such as the right to timely rent payments and a livable dwelling. Landlord Respo...
Iowa law does not regulate a tenant changing locks, so it’s allowed unless the terms of the rental agreement say otherwise. Landlords can’t unilaterally change locks on their tenants, as this is considered a form of illegal “self help” eviction. ...
Virginia law gives landlords and tenants responsibilities and rights whenever a written or oral rental agreement exists, or if payment is accepted as rent. The state Residential Landlord and Tenant Act details the specifics, such as the right to timely rent payments and a livable dwelling. Landlor...
Under Georgia law, if a written or oral rental agreement exists, or if payment is accepted as rent, landlords and tenants have automatic rights and responsibilities under GA Code Title 44 Chapter 7 such as the right to timely rent payments and a livable dwelling....
Vermont law does not regulate a tenant changing locks, so it’s allowed unless the terms of the rental agreement say otherwise. Landlords can’t unilaterally change locks on their tenants, as this is considered a form of illegal “self help” eviction. ...