Renting & Real Estate - February 2007

I live in a converted hotel with sixteen other people. We have two coin-operated washing machines. One is officially recognised as broken. The other is pot-luck as to whether it works from one wash to the next.
So far, our landlord's response to this has apparently been to "write to the manufacturer". Is there anything we can do to poke him to take more urgent action as the course he is pursuing could take months, and in the meantime we all have to go home at weekends or take stuff to the laundrette, which is more expensive and massively inconvenient.
(We are all "professionals" not students and this is reflected in our rent).

2007-02-03 20:33:13 · 3 answers · asked by Athene1710 4

2007-02-03 20:24:56 · 7 answers · asked by jay G 1

My ex-girlfriend and I bought a house. Her name went on the deed because she had better credit. I was supposed to be added after a year. I spend a full year working on the house, paying 1/2 mortgage, most the utilities. I spent hundreds of hours and a lot of money fixing the place up. She hooked up with her boss, filed false charges against me and had the locks changed. She decided she didn't have to keep her word, and many personal belongings are still there. Can I sue for wrongful eviction? Or put a lien on the house for compensation for the year I spent updating and maintaining the place? Small claims court for my belongings? Argh. I was a fool in love, we had a kid and I trusted her.

2007-02-03 20:03:01 · 6 answers · asked by deviatedheart 2

2007-02-03 18:51:08 · 2 answers · asked by realestate_student 1

I have 3 houses in my hand and would like it get it sold soonest.
Thanks in advance for every good advice of yours.

2007-02-03 18:41:27 · 12 answers · asked by rosesherryrose 1

Im looking to rent a house but i heard that you might have to pay some kind of property tax... i thought that was only if you are buying a house. The state I'm looking to rent a house in is Florida... if that makes any difference.

2007-02-03 17:54:35 · 8 answers · asked by Jackie C 2

Im looking to rent a house but i heard that you might have to pay some kind of property tax... i thought that was only if you are buying a house.

2007-02-03 17:52:55 · 9 answers · asked by Jackie C 2

i am trying to move to nyc but i have bad credit and so dose my little sis i just wanted to know could she still be my Guarantor

2007-02-03 17:14:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know of some websites where I can find houses for rent in San Antonio, TX?

Or if your are renting out a house in the area will you please let me know. Thank You! :)

2007-02-03 17:01:45 · 4 answers · asked by lovely 2

It's just a room in my house and it's only for 1-2 years and I don't plan on renting out to anyone other than friends after that, but i can't seem to find the guidelines to doing this online

2007-02-03 17:00:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to find a news paper online that I can look through the classifieds for a rent and jobs.

2007-02-03 16:57:31 · 1 answers · asked by crystalslippers2000 1

2007-02-03 16:54:50 · 3 answers · asked by skydog44 1

I live in an apartment where I am obligated to pay 15% of the gas and city bill every quarter. I got the first bill at the beginning of January and the amount he is asking for is insane! I sent a letter to him at the beginning of January asking for a copy of the bills and telling him I would pay him as soon as I recieved the copies. I did not hear anything from him. So with Feb. rent I sent a similar request, in which I said I did not expect to pay late fees since the issue is in his hands. Still nothing. I do not believe this request is unreasonable. I am afraid he is just going to wait for another month or two and send me another bill with late fees. I have talked to a former tenant of his recently and found out he is pretty much a crook. What should I do? Just pay him and be screwed?

2007-02-03 16:50:00 · 5 answers · asked by Jace 4

my husband and I are seperated but trying to work things out. He informed my his parents were making an offer on a house for us. I told him I was not comfortable with that type of arrangement..due to the fact that he had absolutely no details on the interest rate, how much we would pay per month to his mom and dad and the plan was to "flip it" and we will make some money???? My husband did not know what percent of the profit we will receive and what percent of the profit his mom and dad are to receive? First of all i am not to happy about entering this arrangement and be controled on all remodeling decisions. Also...he wants 15000 from me towards some of the remodeling. He says I am missing out on a wonderful investment opportunity and I am making a big mistake. Am I?

2007-02-03 16:40:52 · 6 answers · asked by lucy 1

2007-02-03 16:30:19 · 2 answers · asked by joseph p 1

I have a mortgage and a HELOC on a house which I used to purchase a 2nd house in the hope of selling this house within a 3 months time frame. Time is almost up, so I have to either refinance the house and rent it, or short sale, or foreclosure. I am aware of the ramifications of the latter choices especially since I just purchased a second home. I need help in making a decision - and soon!!

2007-02-03 16:26:48 · 7 answers · asked by Manni C 1

Because I'm trying to figure out if someone sale me their house for $100,000 but you owe $250,000 to your lender....where do I stand with the rest of the loan and where do the seller stand?

2007-02-03 16:21:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-03 16:20:08 · 10 answers · asked by casllc2003 2

Annual salary: $40,000 ($3,333/month)

monthly debt: $165 (4.95% debt to income)

credit scores 671-725

$25,000 in savings (want to put 10% down and pay closing costs)

never any negative credit, but minimal history. credit accounts only open for about 2 years, never a late payment

I have heard all the guidelines of 2.5 times income and things like that, but i also know that banks will generally lend you alot more than that....so I want to know what you think is the max number that the bank will approve me for???

2007-02-03 15:51:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-03 15:27:24 · 5 answers · asked by yond67 1

Will first time home buyers be in over their head trying to buy property at a foreclosure auction in NY?

2007-02-03 14:30:05 · 3 answers · asked by KL 1

If you have a parttime job and make a set amount each pay and they garnish your wages based on that amount. which is 10% in my state. and later on you work some overtime hours on holidays and vacation time for other employees and your pay changes but only doing those times. does the 10% change based on each pay with the overtime included. or remain as it was when the garnishment started from the beginning of the initial deductions?

2007-02-03 14:30:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

move'n to bristol this summer who would i talk to about get'n some info sent to me about housing,school, etc..?

2007-02-03 14:25:09 · 3 answers · asked by carpo 1

It looks like it hasnt been open in some time, right across from a huge shopping plaza. The only realty signs on it are old and faded with no visible numbers. It is taking up some prime real estate though, if it wa just fixed up. Any ideas to see if it is for sale or for lease, foreclosed or up for auction? thanks

2007-02-03 13:58:18 · 3 answers · asked by Joey W 3

2007-02-03 13:39:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a licensed lawyer and want to provide legal services in the real estate transaction business. Can I use the term "Realty" in my business name? For example, can I call my business "ABC Realty"?

2007-02-03 13:27:57 · 8 answers · asked by Curious George 1

I've seen this term on several properties, but there is no explanation. Is this good to see if I'm a buyer? Does this mean that the seller is motivated?

2007-02-03 13:18:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-03 12:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by Manrolls 4

2007-02-03 12:57:09 · 2 answers · asked by Curious 1

My house has been on the market for 2 weeks. I am starting to wonder if I am making a mistake! I don't know if this is a normal feeling or is it really that I'm making a big mistake. Me and my husband have done a lot of work in our home and compared to the properties out there, (in our price range) they need a lot of work. I love my home, I just don't like the area and I have a small yard. Which I would love to have a big yard for summer bar.b.q.'s and get a pool. I have read the contract, there is nothing that states anything about the seller changing their mind. And the agents fee is 6% of the sale price. If there is any agents or brokers out there who can give me advice or if this is a normal feeling, please let me know. Me and my husband have lived here with our two children for almost 12 years. So we really do concider this "home" both of my kids are all for the move. Please help! Thanks!

2007-02-03 12:35:16 · 6 answers · asked by mom*2 4