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Question: Can a tenant legally withhold rent?

Evictions Unlimited - Philadelphia, PA - FAQ
Answer: The tenant must inform the landlord in writing that he/she intends to withhold rent if a specific problem is not solved by a certain date. The rent must be deposited into an escrow account and the landlord must be notified of same.
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Can a tenant withhold rent to force a landlord to make repairs?

W&M: Real Estate - Landlord/Tenant F.A.Q.
No. The law considers rent and repair separate issues. Absent a rental clause or contractual agreement to the contrary, a tenant must pay the rent on time and resort to other legal recourse to obtain repairs from the landlord. See, Borochoff Properties v. Creative Printing Enterprises, 233 Ga. 279, 210 S.E.2d 809 (1974).
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Question: What if tenant does not pay rent?

Evictions Unlimited - Philadelphia, PA - FAQ
Answer: Landlord must inform tenant in writing that full rent is due by a specific deadline or the lease will be terminated. If Landlord refuses to take full payment then eviction can be challenged by Tenant. After the deadline, Landlord does not have to accept payment and eviction can proceed.
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What are the legally permissible methods for increasing the rent of a rent regulated apartment?

Frequently Asked Questions
There are a number of ways to increase the rent for apartments under both Rent Control and Rent Stabilization. For specific information, see Fact Sheets: Failure of a tenant to sign and return a proper renewal lease can be grounds for eviction. The owner can request that DHCR mediate the issue. Mediation is used to resolve the problem without the owner having to go to court. Owner's Request for Mediation forms are available at local rent offices.
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Can I do the repairs myself and then withhold the costs from my rent?

Your rights as a tenant (FAQs)
You may do this only if the problem you want to repair poses an immediate health risk that you absolutely cannot wait to fix. For regular repairs, you cannot do this unless you have the written permission of your landlord before hand.
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When can a landlord legally evict a tenant?

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a) When a tenant holds over in possession of the property, without permission from the landlord and after the landlord has made a demand for him to leave the premises; b) Some counties in North Carolina allow eviction when a tenant or cropper enters into a contract for the rental of land for the current or ensuing year and willfully neglects or refuses to perform the terms of his contract without just cause; ii.
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Question 6: I'd like to rent my home to a Section 8 tenant. How can I do that?

Renting - HUD
Answer: You'll need to contact your local public housing agency to find out how to rent to Section 8 tenants in your area.
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How much can my landlord legally raise my rent?

FAQ'S
Under California Law there is currently no maximum limit a landlord can raise the rent. As of January 1, 2001, your landlord must give you at least 30 days' advance notice if the rent increase is 10 percent (or less) of the rent charged at any time during the 12 months before the rent increase takes effect. Your landlord must give you 60 days' advance notice if the rent increase is greater than 10 percent. (Civil Code Section 827b.) Buildings under rent control fall under different rules.
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If a tenant is renting an apartment in a building that is a co-op, is he or she rent regulated?

Frequently Asked Questions
In New York City, a rent regulated tenant in occupancy before the conversion to cooperative ownership under a non-eviction plan remains regulated as long as he or she continues in occupancy as a non-purchasing tenant.
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CAN I LEGALLY RENT OUT A PROPERTY IN THAILAND?

Siam Legal Property Services : Buying Land & Condo in Thaila...
Answer: Yes. A foreign-owned property may be rented out. Some banks may allow you to open an account to collect the rents. You, as a non-resident, must be aware that personal income tax shall be deducted from your income earning in Thailand. Answer: A person, earning money from selling property in Thailand, is taxed a withholding tax (from 0 to 37%) A specific business tax of 3.
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How does the tenant pay their rent?

Executive Living Frequently Asked Questions
Automatic Payment: Their Executive Living Specialist will provide an Automatic Payment Authority which must be loaded at their bank before the day the Automatic Payment is due to commence.
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What if a tenant stops paying the rent?

Starting a Letting Agency -- Letting Agency Startup Package
If you follow our advice on selecting tenants, this is unlikely to occur. However, if it does, provided you have obtained satisfactory references on the tenant as we show you, you'll be totally above criticism. Rent arrears are a risk that the landlord takes, not his letting agent, and you can offer him rental guarantee insurance to cover such an eventuality.
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What if the tenant doesn't pay rent?

Property_Management_FAQ
We mail a certified letter by the 4th of the month. Then, we will send a demand for possession that begins the eviction process. This process takes about 30 days to complete.
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What are the tenant's rent responsibilities?

Pittsburgh Housing eCounselor - Landlords and Tenants
The renter must pay all rent and utilities that are not covered by the lease. Because the family is receiving assistance, the rent burden should be reduced, enabling the family to pay rent more easily and on time. Renters must pay their rent on time according to the terms of their lease.
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Can I sell my property as a Rent to Own tenant?

Green Community :: FAQ's
No; you have to complete the Application form and to pay the deposit of 20% of the purchase price before you can transfer or assign the Lease to anyone else.
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What if a tenant fails to pay the rent?

Lettings & Property Management, Olney, Milton Keynes, Buckin...
We monitor payment through our electronic credit control system. Should a tenant fail to pay we request them in person and in writing to bring their account into order immediately. If they fail to do so it will be necessary to discuss the matter with the landlord and discuss which course of action to take.
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Can I withhold rent when maintenance repairs are not taken care of?

Lubbock Apartments for Rent
It is a state law that a resident cannot withhold rent for non-repair. The owner has a right to evict for non-payment of rent.
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Can I withhold my rent if the landlord fails to carry out the repairs?

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Generally, to do so would make you vulnerable to eviction for non-payment of rent. However, there is a process available to take this action but it must be pursued through the County Court. You are advised to seek legal advice from either a solicitor or the Citizens Advice Bureau.
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When maintenance repairs are not taken care of can I withhold rent?

CCAA Renters Rights - FAQ
It is a state law that a resident cannot withhold rent for needed repairs. If the resident does withhold rent for non-repair, the owner has a right to evict for non-payment of rent.
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Can I withhold my rent payment until they fix the house or apartment?

County Civil FAQ
If you withhold the rent, the landlord will probably file an eviction to have you removed. When you are served with the summons, you will have five working days to file an answer with the Clerk and deposit all the rent that is due into the Court Registry. The court will then decide on your case. FS. 83.201 refers to withholding rent.
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How much of the rent is paid by the tenant?

Frequently Asked Questions
That depends on a number of factors including the income of the Section 8 family, the deductions to which the Section 8 participant is entitled, the number of people in the household which determines their voucher size, the applicable payment standard and the utility allowance for the chosen unit. Generally speaking the tenant will pay between 30% and 40% of their monthly-adjusted income for their rent.
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What if the tenant pays part of his rent?

LA City Housing Law FAQ
The landlord is legally entitled to the full amount of rent when it is due. If only partial part is paid, the landlord is still entitled to file a 3-day notice to pay or quit.
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My tenant has not paid his rent? What do I do now?

Landlord.com Rent Collection FAQs
The first thing you need to do is to find out why your tenant has not paid the rent. If the reason is some temporary problem that sounds as if it might be resolved, and the tenant has not made a habit of this, then it might be best to make some sort of arrangement to get the rent paid, perhaps by doubling up the next month's rent, splitting it into installments, or anything else you can live with.
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How much time should I give the tenant to pay the rent?

Landlord.com Rent Collection FAQs
How much time you give the tenant is how much time you choose to give. It is customary to collect the rent in advance, for each month, on or about the first of the month. There is nothing stopping you collecting the rent at the end of the month, or the middle of the month if you want to do so, and are comfortable with it, but most landlords would not be.
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What happens if my tenant stops paying rent?

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We will do our utmost to ensure that the rent is paid but if all else fails, legal action may be needed.
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