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If the violation involves something that the tenant can correct (for example, the tenant hasn’t paid the rent, or the tenant has a pet but the lease doesn’t permit pets), the notice must give the tenant the option to correct the violation. Failing to pay the rent, and most violations...
Evictions must follow a strict legal process. If a tenant isn't paying rent or has repeatedly broken rules laid out in the code of conduct , the landlord has the right to begin the official eviction process. He can't take the law into his own hands, though. It's illegal in nearly al...
Where you do not proceed with the tenancy agreement before the 'deadline for agreement', you must refund the holding deposit to the tenant within 7 days. A landlord or agent cannot accept another holding deposit until the first has been repaid, unless you are entitled to retain a...
vary depending on the reason the landlord wants to file for an eviction, and will also depend on the specific landlord-tenant laws in your state. Therefore, it is best to consult a lawyer to determine the legal validity of the notice. Here is the general information the notice must include...
I sent Bill a letter officially asking for my deposit back, plus fees, or I’d take him to small-claims court. He wrote back, calmer now, and despite his early confidence in a courtroom victory, suggested that surely there must be an amicable solution. He offered me about $300, which...