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I can't pay all of my rent this month. Can the landlord evict me?

VDACS - Office of Consumer Affairs - Landlord-Tenant Frequen...
The full rental amount is due and payable on the date stated on the lease. If you fail to pay that amount, the landlord may issue a "pay or quit" notice that requires you to pay the full amount by a given date. The landlord is not obligated to accept partial payments. The landlord cannot remove your property or take other action against you to remove you, but must rely on an eviction notice from the courts to take possession of the property.
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Can a landlord ask for first and last month's rent?

International Housing Office: Frequently Asked Housing Quest...
YES. The last month's rent acts as a deposit. This money is held as payment for last month's rent and not as security against things being broken or damaged. The landlord is required by law to pay you a small percentage of interest once a year on your rent deposit. This amount fluctuates yearly but is 2.6% in 2007. In many cases, you will have to ask for the interest earned.
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a landlord, if I find out that a sex offender is renting property from me, can I evict him/her?

The Department of Public Safety - The University of Iowa
The landlord rents month-to-month, and gives the tenant notice to vacate at least 30 days before the next month's rent is due. If the tenant poses a clear and present danger. This would have to include the tenant committing an act, or threatening to commit an act, that would cause harm to a tenant or the landlord; or committing an act, or threatening to commit an act that would cause harm to someone either on or within 1,000 feet of the rental property.
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Will you or the Landlord evict me for calling the Housing Inspector?

City of Rock Island, Illinois - Frequently Asked Questions
Non-payment of rent or other lease violations are grounds for eviction; the Illinois Retaliatory Act prohibits the landlord from evicting for complaints to any governmental authority. How do I get a marriage license, a birth certificate, a death certificate, information about my property taxes, information about my court date, my probation officer, my child support.
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What can I do if my landlord is harassing and/or threatening to evict me?

Gas safety frequently asked questions - Guidance to tenants
Shelterline is Britain's first 24 hour, free, national housing helpline. It provides advice to anyone with a housing problem. Its advisors will tell you your rights, explain your options and help you to take action. If appropriate you may also be asked to contact your local Shelter housing aid centre. Further advice is also available by logging on to www.shelternet.org.uk
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Can my landlord evict me if I have a pet?

Frequently Asked Questions
Under the RTA, even if you sign a lease that states no pets are allowed, you can still have a pet. Section 14 of the RTA specifically voids all "no pets" clauses in a lease. You can only be evicted for having a pet if your pet is disturbing other tenants or the landlord, or is considered a dangerous breed. Even if you are aware that an apartment is in need of repairs when you agree to rent it, your landlord is still responsible for taking care of the repairs and maintenance.
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When can a landlord legally evict a tenant?

Smith Debnam - Raleigh North Carolina Attorneys at Law - fre...
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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Can our landlord/agent evict us if he wants to?

Contracts
All landlords must comply with the Protection from Eviction Act . Court action must be taken to remove you from the property/room. Under no circumstances can the locks be changed, access refused or your possessions removed. This would amount to an illegal eviction and you could sue for damages. This applies to University Accommodation as well as the private sector.
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Does my landlord have to have a reason to evict me?

Tenant Verification, Screening, Credit Checks, Landlord Serv...
Just as tenants do not have to provide a reason for a 30-day notice to end the rental agreement, landlords in San Mateo County do not have to provide a reason for providing a reason for their 30-day or 60-day notices. Tenants who have lived in the rental for one year or more receive a 60-day advance written notice and tenants who have lived in the unit for less than one year receive a 30-day advance written notice. (The only exception is in East Palo Alto.
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Can My Landlord Evict Me Because of Flood or Fire Damage?

LawHelp State Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, you cannot be evicted if you have a written lease and your apartment was only "partially" damaged. Read your lease to see if it allows your landlord to evict for "partial" destruction. Total" destruction by flood or fire generally ends the lease and allows your landlord to evict. If you have an oral month-to-month lease, your landlord may cancel your lease by giving you 10 days notice before the end of the rental month.
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What must a landlord do to evict a tenant?

The Law Offices of Trey Phillips, LLC- Copyright & Disclaime...
Before contacting the court to initiate eviction proceedings, the landlord should read the lease and be familiar with its provisions and comply with its terms regarding notice and termination. Once the terms of the lease have been followed, Georgia law requires a landlord to go through court to remove a tenant. First, before going to court, the landlord must demand that the tenant immediately give up possession and vacate. This demand is best made in writing.
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Can my landlord evict me when there are so many repairs that need to be made?

County Civil FAQ
The landlord and tenant have obligations set out in F.S. 83.51 and 83.52. If the rental agreement is to be terminated, the statutes also outline the procedures for terminating a rental agreement in F.S. 83.56.
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We each pay our own rent directly to the landlord, should this go on flatAccount.com?

flatAccount.com - your online flat account
No. If a flatmate pays for an expense which covers only themselves, or only their portion of the expense, it does not need to go on flatAccount.com. Unless a payment covers flatmates other than the one paying, it does not need to be entered on flatAccount.com.
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We each pay our own rent directly to the landlord, should this go on FlatManager.com?

FlatManager.com | Shared Flat Account Online | Flat Manager
No. If a flatmate pays for an expense which covers only themselves, or only their portion of the expense, it does not need to go on FlatManager.com. However, if a payment covers flatmates other than just the one paying then it should be entered on FlatManager.com.
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I am not able to pay my rent this month. What should I do?

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Contractually rent is due on the first of the month but in certain circumstances an agreement may be reached regarding payment. Permission may not be given for non-payment and a Notice Seeking Possession will be served upon you at the month end if alternative arrangements are not in place.
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When do I have to pay the first month's rent and deposit?

Frequently asked letting questions - Students - Finders Keep...
The first account is due 1 month before the start of the tenancy. Payable by debit or credit card, cash or cheque. Please be advised that there is a 2% surcharge when using a credit card.
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I've heard that my landlord owes me 6% interest on my last month's rent deposit. Is this true?

Frequently Asked Questions
The Residential Tenancies Act removed the right for tenants to collect 6% interest on last month's rent. Instead, the interest charged on your last month's rent will be equal to that year's Annual Rent Increase Guideline amount. The landlord may then add that interest to your last month's rent, as a way of 'topping up' your deposit. If you did not get a rent increase, you are still entitled to automatically deduct the interest on your deposit once a year.
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I owe my Landlord rent and the landlord has demanded that I pay the rent. What should I do?

HPD - Residential Tenants - Frequently Asked Questions - For...
This depends on whether or not you have a lease and upon your reasons for not paying. Remember that the landlord must go to court and get permission to evict you. You cannot be evicted without the court's permission. The demand for rent is not a court paper and is not an eviction case. Generally, the landlord must make a demand for rent before going to court.
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My lease is about to end and I don't have another place to live. Can the landlord evict me?

VDACS - Office of Consumer Affairs - Landlord-Tenant Frequen...
Yes. Your landlord is not required to extend the term of the lease. Although some leases provide for month-to-month rental agreements following the expiration of the original lease, landlords are not required by law to offer such provisions or to extend the term of the lease. The landlord may take legal action to evict the tenant. Section 55-248.20 of the VRLTA addresses this issue.
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If I file for bankruptcy, can my landlord still evict me from my apartment?

Frequently Asked Questions - www.bkhelper.org
People who file for bankruptcy are entitled to certain immediate protections from certain legal actions -- part of what is called the "automatic stay" effect of a bankruptcy filing, because many potential legal actions against the filer are stopped (known as "stayed" in legal terms). But as of October 17, 2005, when the new bankruptcy laws took effect, some of these protections have been eliminated. One key change is that filing for bankruptcy no longer delays or stops eviction actions.
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Can a landlord impose a late fee if the monthly rent is not paid by the first of the month?

Frequently Asked Questions Of The Attorney General
A landlord may impose a late fee on installments of rent from the time they become due. This is true whether the lease is written or oral. Most standard lease agreements contain a provision that states when the rent is due and the fee that will be imposed if the payment is not made on time. A provision such as this is enforceable provided it is not disproportionate to the amount of harm caused to the landlord by the late receipt of the rent.
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IX. How do I pay rent? Will I receive a bill each month?

Thomas Jefferson University - Housing and Residence Life
Paying rent is easy. Rent is due on the 1st of each month. You will not receive a bill but please be diligent in paying on time as late fees will begin to accrue on the 10th of each month. It is important that you write your name, building & room number, and telephone number on the check. You can drop off your rent check in the rent drop boxes in the Barringer and Orlowitz lobbies. In Martin, you can pay rent with the front desk clerk.
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By what method can I pay my one month's advance rent?

Frequently asked questions
We accept credit or debit cards (except American Express and Diners Club), a sterling cheque, a bank transfer or cash (if you wish to pay in person). If you need our bank details please email us on staffandfamilyhousing@warwick.ac.uk If you are successful for Staff & Family Housing accommodation, your reservation fee will be transferred as a credit into your University student account.
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Can I deduct the amount I pay for water restoration from my rent to the landlord?

Questions & Answers
Because we are not attorneys, it would be inappropriate of us to give legal advice, we can only suggest that you consult an attorney in such matters. The office of the New York State Attorney General Office Andrew M. Cuomo has produced an excellent reference entitled, "Tenant's Rights Guide" that you can access on line at http://www.oag.state.ny.us/realestate/habitability.html#30. The website addresses the landlord's responsibility to provide vital services to tenants.
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I am thinking about renting a flat from a private landlord. Will you pay the full rent?

Frequently asked questions
The rent your landlord is asking may not be the amount we use to calculate your benefit. The rent service which is independent of the council will decide the maximum amount of rent we can use when calculating your benefit. Before taking a tenancy you should first complete a pre-tenancy determination form. This allows the rent service to inform you and us of the maximum amount of rent we could use in calculating your benefit before you accept the tenancy.
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Can I refuse to pay rent if the landlord fails to repair something in my apartment?

Off Campus Housing
No, the tenant must continue to pay rent until the end of the tenancy. If something needs repair in your apartment, you should request the repair in writing and, if not satisfied, file an Application to the Director requesting settlement. Note: If a tenant in a yearly or monthly tenancy is 30 days in arrears of any part of the rent, the landlord may give a 15-day notice to quit. If a weekly tenant is seven days in arrears, the landlord may give a seven-day notice to quit.
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What action can a landlord take if the tenant doesn't pay the rent?

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A landlord may issue a notice of termination if the tenant fails to pay rent lawfully owing under a tenancy agreement. The notice may not be effective earlier than the 7th day for a daily or weekly tenancy or the 14th day for all other types of tenancy agreements. The notice must specify the amount of rent overdue and that the tenant may avoid termination by paying the rent before the notice becomes effective.
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Can I pay rent into the Court Registry if the Landlord has not filed an eviction yet?

County Civil FAQ
To protect yourself from any further legal action, the landlord should file a formal eviction. When the sheriff serves the final paperwork (Writ of Possession) on the tenant, the landlord is then authorized to remove anything left in the apartment.
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