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Is my landlord allowed to access my apartment whenever he wants?

Your rights as a tenant (FAQs)
No, your landlord should give you a 24 hour notice verbally or in writing before visiting your apartment. If he is coming to show the apartment to a potential tenant, he can come between 9am to 9pm. If it is to make repairs, he can come between 7am and 7pm. And if it is an urgent repair, he may come with no notice at any time.
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My landlord has changed the locks on my apartment. Is the landlord allowed to change my locks?

FAQ - NYC Affordable Housing Resource Center
Changing the locks on an resident's apartment without giving the resident a key would be a violation of the Unlawful Eviction Law (NYC Administrative Code §26-521) if: occupant who has lawfully lived in the apartment for more than thirty days (with or without the lease), A subtenant, roommate, or relative who has lived in the apartment for at least thirty days (even if the person is not on the lease and has not made any direct payments to the landlord),
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My landlord wants me to move, what should I do?

Welcome to St. Nicks
If you have lived in the apartment for more than 30 days, your landlord cannot legally evict you, without taking you to court. If you are in a rent regulated building or apartment, your landlord can only force you to move for specific reasons (which are generally limited to "personal use" and "nuisance", as defined by state law) and he must give you specific notice as to why he is failing to renew your lease.
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Can my landlord enter my apartment when I am not at home?

Frequently Asked Questions of the Housing Court Department
Unless it is an emergency, no landlord can enter an apartment, absent a lease provision or a court order. Pursuant to G.L. c. 186, ยง15B, a lease for residential property can provide that the landlord may enter to inspect the premises, to make repairs or to show the same to a prospective tenant, purchaser, mortgagee or its agents before the termination date of the lease.
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I entitled to notice if my landlord wants to increase my rent?

Frequently Asked Questions of the Housing Court Department
The tenancy between the parties is a legal contract. It cannot be changed by one side. The tenant can agree to a rent increase. But if the tenant does not agree to the rent increase, then the landlord must terminate the tenancy. In a tenancy at will, the landlord must then give a notice to quit but such written notice may include an offer to establish a new tenancy for the same premises at the higher rent.
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How much advance notice must my landlord give me if he wants me to move out of my rental unit?

FAQ'S
Effective, January 1, 2003, rental property owners will be required to provide a 60-day advance notice to a resident if the landlord elects to terminate a tenancy and the resident has lived in the unit for one year or longer. (Civil Code Section 1946.1) If the resident has lived in the unit for less than one year, the owner must provide at least 30-days advanced notice before terminating the tenancy.
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What if the landlord wants to terminate the lease?

Pittsburgh Housing eCounselor - Landlords and Tenants
The property owner may terminate the lease if the tenant violates the lease, or for other good cause. The owner and the renter can decide to mutually terminate the lease at any time. In addition, the landlord has the option to "not renew" the lease at the end of any term. All circumstances are specifically outlined in the lease and should be reviewed carefully prior to signing of the lease by the tenant.
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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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Can a landlord enter the house whenever he wants?

Bristol University - Frequently Asked Questions
Access may be needed for maintenance or routine inspections. However, you should be given 24 hours notice of this (unless it is an emergency) and if there are good reasons why this is not convenient you can ask for another time. Landlords should not let themselves into your property without your permission. You are bound by the contract to pay until the end of the fixed term unless your landlord agrees to release you from the contract.
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My landlord wants to raise my rent, can he do that?

Welcome to St. Nicks
If you are not in a rent-regulated building, and do not have a lease, you are probably a "month-to-month" tenant and your landlord can raise your rent at any time and by any amount. (Most apartments in privately owned buildings in Williamsburg/Greenpoint with less than 6 units are not rent regulated, unless the tenant moved in before July of 1971.
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Can a landlord raise the rent to whatever he wants?

FAQ
Yes. There are no specific rent controls in Florida. However, the landlord cannot raise the rent in the middle of a lease. The rent can only be increased at the beginning of a new lease.
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What should I have ready for the landlord when I view an apartment?

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The required security deposit in the landlords preferred method of payment example(cash, check, money order)
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Can a landlord enter my apartment when I am not there?

Off Campus Housing
The tenant has been given 24-hours written notice of the entry which will be made during daylight hours; A notice to quit has been given and the landlord will enter to show the premises to prospective tenants or purchasers; or If you have any other questions contact the Public Enquires Office website, or the NS Tenancy Board's Frequently Asked Questions.
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My landlord will not repair my home or apartment. What can I do?

Code Compliance FAQ
Your area inspector handles single-family housing violations. The Code Compliance Department's Multifamily Inspection group handles apartment complexes and other multifamily dwellings. To report violations, call 3-1-1.
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Are snowmobiles allowed to access the huts?

th Mountain Huts Frequently Asked Questions -- FAQ
th Mountain strongly discourages the use of snowmobiles for access to the huts. The hut system was created for non-motorized travel and snowmobile use detracts from this unique experience. Most of the huts are located on U.S. Forest Service land, which is managed for a variety of recreational uses, including snowmobiling. Each hut, however, is surrounded by a USFS non-motorized envelope into which you cannot bring a snowmobile.
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If a tenant wants to move, how much notice must he/she give to the landlord?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - HALSA
Unless the lease provides otherwise, a tenant must give a landlord 30 days advanced written notice before moving.
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What happens if the landlord wants to sell the house?

FAQs
Tenants have very few rights in Ireland; it is the same in the city as in the country. Once the lease is up the landlord can sell if he wants or increase the rent. Resettled families have no more rights than anybody else. However, if a problem arises RRI and its associates give priority to finding other houses. The main problem is locating houses in the same areas.
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Can a landlord enter my apartment or house anytime?

International Housing Office: Frequently Asked Housing Quest...
NO. A landlord is required to give you written notice 24 hours in advance. In most cases, your landlord can only enter your home between 8a.m. and 8p.m. However, the law does allow your landlord to enter your place without notice if there is an emergency or if you agree to let her/ him in. If your landlord continues to enter your place without proper notice or for reasons unrelated to the rental and upkeep of the apartment or house, this may be harassment.
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Can my landlord enter my apartment even when I'm not home?

Frequently Asked Questions
The law says that the landlord may enter your apartment when you're not home but only for the following reasons: You have given notice and your landlord has given you reasonable notice to show your apartment to new tenants
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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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I live in an apartment; my landlord says no waterbeds. Is there anything I can do?

Frequently Asked Questions about mattresses and bedding
Perhaps. Most landlords prohibit waterbeds to limit liability. There is insurance available that protects the property owner against damage caused by waterbeds. Should any damage to the owner's property occur due to the failure of your waterbed this policy will pay for that damage.
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My landlord refuses to make repairs to my apartment. What can I do?

FAQ - NYC Affordable Housing Resource Center
If you are a tenant in a building, there are several things you can do to get your landlord to make repairs; however, you may want to take the following steps in order to establish a record: If the superintendent or management company does not respond, write a letter to the owner of the building that describes the problems in your apartment and asks for the repairs to be made by a certain date.
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If I just moved out of my apartment, can my landlord keep my deposit?

Division of Hotels and Restaurants - FAQs
In order to withhold your deposit, the landlord must notify you in writing within 30 days of the end of your lease of his or her intention to impose a claim on the deposit. The language required in this notice is very specific and is specified in Section 83.49(3), Florida Statutes. If the landlord fails to properly notify you, he loses the right to withhold your deposit.
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How much can the landlord raise my stabilized apartment rent?

NYC Rent Guidelines Board
The owner of a rent stabilized building is required to send you a lease renewal between 90 and 150 days before your existing lease expires. You then have 60 days to accept the lease renewal offer. If you wait longer than 60 days the landlord can refuse to renew your lease and could move to evict you after the lease expires. For more information on lease renewal in rent stabilized apartments see the fact sheet.
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Are cats & dogs allowed in my apartment?

ICM Properties
Cats are welcome in your apartment. However, dogs are not, without prior written consent by the landlord.
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How many people are allowed in an apartment?

Vancouver Apartment Rentals Furnished
No more than 2 persons are allowed in our studios. One bedroom suites can accommodate upto 2 persons and a child. Two-bedroom suites can accommodate upto 4 persons. Baby cribs and folding beds are available at no extra charge. The West End Heritage Suites can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 6 persons depending on availability.
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Are we allowed to smoke inside the apartment?

Policies
All our apartments are non smoking, and smoking is not permitted inside any of our apartments. Smoking is only permitted on the balconies where available. If people smoke inside the apartment, a deodorising charge of AU$150 will apply.
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