When a building is sold, all the individual tenancies are sold with it. If your building is sold or for sale, it is essential to find out if you are protected by rent control. If your unit is rent-controlled, your new landlord still has to have a “just-cause” to evict you. If your unit is not rent-controlled, your landlord, new or old can give you a 30- or 60-day notice (if you have lived in the unit longer than one year) to move for no reason at all.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, provided that no alternative vacant unit is available for occupancy by a resident manager; except that where a building has an existing resident manager, the owner may only evict the existing resident manager in order to replace him/her with a new manager.

Evictions can only occur after a landlord has received a judgment from the court and a writ of possession has been served or posted on the property. The purpose of a writ of possessions is to place with the rightful party possession of real property. Writs of possession usually arise as a result of a tenant's non-payment of rent or a breach of the rental or lease agreement.

The RTA says that a landlord cannot evict or otherwise interfere with a tenant for attempting to secure their legal rights or for trying to form a Tenants' Association. Remember that there is strength in numbers and your landlord is less likely to retaliate against a group. Click here to download a copy of our Organizing Manual or contact our Outreach & Organizing Team for further help.

This can happen since many apartments are bought and sold between investors. In this case the new owner will want the tenant to stay. Make sure a new contract is immediately signed with the new owner. If tenant has to leave as a result of this, there is a notice of 30-60 days which the owner must respect, for a contract of rent gives right of use.

Each lease is different. We recommend that you consult with your attorney and our office to see just what you responsible for.

If the building owner fails to offer a renewal lease to the tenant, the tenant shall not be deprived of his or her rights under the regulations. The owner shall be barred from commencing any action or proceeding against the tenant based upon the lack of a required renewal lease. See Fact Sheet #4.

The ERC made use of an existing Southern California Gas Company building. Approximately 60% of the old building materials were either left in place, removed for future reinstallation or recycled. About 80% of all ERC construction materials, internal furnishings and displays are either recycled, contain recycled materials, or are made of renewable resources.

Follow the legal requirements set out in the Texas Property Code, Texas Rules of Court, Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code, or other applicable laws. A suit for rent owed can be included in the eviction suit up to the $5000.00 jurisdictional limit of the Justice Court. Only past due rent amounts may be awarded, although attorney fees may be awarded if allowed by contract. Damages and late fees can not be awarded in an eviction suit.

Yes, but only in emergencies. The landlord must give 24 hours written notice if he/she plans to enter at any other time during normal business hours, but only in order to make repairs or show the property to prospective tenants or buyers. He/she may not enter just to check up on the tenant.

You will need to complete a Change of Contractor Form authorizing a new contractor to complete the work or requesting to complete the work as an Owner-Builder. If the new contractor will complete the work, he will need to submit a Building Application, a Owner's Affidavit, a Change of Contractor Form and a letter from you the owner stating you paid original permit fees or the previous contractor stating previous permit fee were paid by the owner.

Possibly. However, you might have trouble getting a signal on the higher floors of a high-rise building. The best way to determine if you are serviceable for EarthLink Wi-Fi is to complete a serviceability check by visiting www.earthlink.net/wifi or by calling us at 877.WIFI.SALES (877.943.4725).

You will be assigned to a building following the housing deposit deadline. Expect your room assignment in your @uat.edu email 2-4 weeks before your start. The same letter will also be sent to you via postal mail.

Building owners are prohibited by law from harassing tenants to force them out of their apartments. Examples of harassment include verbal or physical abuse, consistent withholding of services, or persistent physical or mental intimidation. Tenants in rent regulated apartments who believe they are being harassed by their building owner may contact the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Call 311 for information or visit DHCR's website.

Independent people representing the community who bring the skills and experience needed to run a social housing service of this size. This Board would be responsible for the day to day control of the new community landlord and set the policies. Board Directors currently do not get paid for their time though they are able to claim for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as travel to meetings and childcare.