Renting & Real Estate - October 2007

my super-intendant lives across the hall from me and one day she comes over and knocks at my door and claimed that it smelled like pot, She also mentioned that she did not mind she just ask that we close out windows and get something for the smell.. Is it legal for her to come and knock on my door and tell me this?

2007-10-21 08:37:51 · 10 answers · asked by C P 1

2007-10-21 08:36:43 · 4 answers · asked by Sheldon 1

If my roomate moves out and a new person moves in,
will I be required to sign a new lease? Can they increase
my rent?

2007-10-21 08:12:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard that we should have waited until early next year but I don't know why. I'm sure I was able to get the house for less than it's market value but I'm still concerned that I made a mistake. Did I just screw up the rest of my life?

2007-10-21 07:57:57 · 9 answers · asked by fold_em83 3

2007-10-21 07:36:56 · 5 answers · asked by iguanamoe6 1

can a landlord evict you for not paying on security deposit on time?...Even if you have no written agreement to the terms

2007-10-21 07:30:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-21 07:29:18 · 2 answers · asked by Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes 4

Is the housing apartment style or townhouse-like? What is the surrounding area like for a family with small children? Also how is the overall atmostphere? Any other info in addition to the asnwers to these questions would be appreciated! Thanks

2007-10-21 06:23:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend & I rented a house thinking we were getting a great deal, well NOT!!! We have lots of mole in the bathroom, the laundry are in the basement has lots of exposed wires and when it rains its comes in the basement, also a spot in the wall bubbled up ( the paint did) it looked very gross my dad says its fungus and its in the house and not able to remove or treat. This is a very old house I guess we were so excited about getting our own place that we didnt pay enough attention like we should of. Anyways I have had it with this place I dont feel safe here for me or my family what can I do? Can I get out of my lease? Can this house be condemed?

2007-10-21 05:33:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm purchasing some land and want to know if I can use that land as collateral to start building my home ?

2007-10-21 05:29:31 · 11 answers · asked by Nicole B 1

I am a divorced mother of one child. Thanks to the divorce and the many financial problems my husband caused, I had to file bankruptcy. I also have bad credit now thanks to some ER visits that are in the $20000 range I have been unable to pay for. My credit is ruined. I have a good enough salary for a nice place, but with any decent apartment complexes checking credit history, i'm being turned down left and right. I'm about to become homeless. I really need some advice. (I do not make enough to afford to buy a home or anything though)

2007-10-21 04:47:28 · 4 answers · asked by Eraserhead 6

Also can they fire and only give 3 days to leave the house?
If anyone can point me in the right direction , would be greatly appreciated. I am also in New York State.
Thankyou in advance.

2007-10-21 04:35:46 · 2 answers · asked by zuzu 1

in a bit of a dilemma, the sale of our house has fell through for the third time last week. we moving to spain and want to get going asap. we were due to move out this friday coming 26th october. we have been looking at these quick sale companies, problem is they look 10-15% discount. we have been watching the news and property prices are coming down by at least 40%. should we go with the quick sale people because we could end up losing out a great deal more if we dont sell again very soon. any advise or personal experience from anyone would be great. ready for pulling my hair out!!!

2007-10-21 03:38:30 · 6 answers · asked by lesley s 1

The only reason I am still waiting is because this will be a good low-priced investment. How long should it take to get an answer from a bank owned property in Ohio. Is there any rule on how many days they have to respond to an offer? Next time should I place an expiration date or will they not abide by it because it is a bank owned property?

2007-10-21 03:02:22 · 6 answers · asked by iluvthetaz 1

yes and we gave her a list of things to fix ! she did fix the thinds well the lil stuff but still she won't back the rent and fix the big hole in my wall i called city hall and spoke to the people who own this sorry ss place and they won't do nothing

2007-10-21 02:43:48 · 5 answers · asked by jchristina15 1

well i live in tempe,az the apartments are called broadmills tempe apartments and i pay 760 for and nothing nothing works, i have an big hole in my wall the pool never clean , its smells so bad and are kids have to play in the park lot i need help

2007-10-21 02:33:03 · 5 answers · asked by jchristina15 1

In my contract I have an inspection contigency. The bank owned property that I made an offer on sent over their addendum as part of the contract. There is a clause that states-"upon signing this counter, Buyer states that he/she has thoroughly inspected the property and releases inspection contigencies, and accepts the property in its as-is condition." I questioned my realtor as to why I am signing this before final inspection and she stated that my contract has an inspection contigency that is still enforced. Doesn't that clause supercede the contract?

2007-10-21 02:17:24 · 4 answers · asked by iluvthetaz 1

She purchased a home in Dec. of 2005 with a 30 yr fixed mortgage, insurance, taxes and HOA fees for 2yrs included for $1,071 a month. After 6 mo. She started getting letters from the HOA that she owes them money after 9 mo into she received a letter from the mortgage company claiming there was an error in her mortgage and her payments will be increased to $1,171 dollars which created a finacial hardship. Can she sue the mortgage company and the company that did the paperwork because she certainly would not have purchased the house for that amount per month? I had advised her not to pur the HOA fees, taxes and insurance into her mortgage agreement cause I felt she would have came out way cheaper and would have gotten the $600 - $800 a month mortgage she wanted. She advised that she was over a barrel because she had to opt for 0 down no closing cost. This so called new home has been nothing more than a night mare since purchased. Somewhere there is a leak, the ac is broke. Help!

2007-10-21 00:49:43 · 5 answers · asked by calmlikeatimebomb 6

2007-10-20 18:29:19 · 2 answers · asked by don1862 4

I tried to stop the forecloser and got ripped off by agents advertizing to help stop foreclosers. And before I new I could not stop the forecloser due to the lawyer fees. The bidder who got the place says he buys them to help people to stay in their homes. But he was a rip off too, cause you should have heard his deal. Now me and my 2 daughters lost our home. And my husband too.

2007-10-20 17:55:38 · 9 answers · asked by Virginia 1

And why can't a person with a felony criminal conviction qualify for section 8 housing

2007-10-20 17:23:48 · 1 answers · asked by Thomas E 6

My mother has alzheimers Disease and was diagnosed after she was mislead into buy a home. It turns out an dishonest broker used unethical ways to have the loan approved.

And Later, My mother and I found out about the high interest rate and also the second mortgage. All together the mortgage is $3,400 for a $417,000 house and in addition, The first mortgage is an ARM of 9.4%.. Does anyone have any valid ideas of how to survive and still keep the home. Open to ideas that would be beneficial to the person who could help.

2007-10-20 17:16:00 · 4 answers · asked by wolverine1052000 1

I live in a college town and attend University of Maryland. I just moved into a new building. Within a few weeks of moving in, we got a notice saying that if we received a noise violation we would be fined $75 per violation. (This was never stated in the lease).
About a month later, we recieved a notice saying that there was some damage done to the building because of parties (someone punched holes in the drywall in the hallway), and that no one was allowed to have parties anymore. If someone was found to be having a party, they would be fined $500 for the first offense, and evicted afterwards.
None of these "fines" or terms were ever in the lease we signed, and it seems like they are making up whatever stuff they feel like as they go along.
My real estate background tells me that they are not allowed to do this and any "changes" like this to a lease we would have to sign off on.
I complained to management but they didn't care. What can I do??

2007-10-20 17:08:11 · 6 answers · asked by Alex G 1

Moving out of state and Im thinking of renting out my home rather then sell it --- but does anyone know to find good property managment companies to handle everything for me while I am away?

2007-10-20 15:42:47 · 6 answers · asked by Sammy&Pete 3

I am trying to figure out how much i would have to make and stuff..
If you are uncomfortable then just give me one or the other answer.
Thanks. Good bye

2007-10-20 14:40:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been in my current apartment for about 19 months and after the first year, the lease I signed went month to month. Now, after 19 months they want to start auto withdrawls of rent from every tennent now and I do not want to do this. Is it legal to implement this and force us to auto withdrawl when theres already a standing month to month lease that doesnt require this. I've also signed no new lease and I'm in Wisconsin if that helps.

2007-10-20 14:12:10 · 9 answers · asked by Craig 1

what laws protect our privacy when we have a apt. manager who gossips about wife beating, late rent paying, tenant's children criminal history, hiv status to other resident's in casual conversation.

2007-10-20 12:17:22 · 11 answers · asked by concerned 1

2007-10-20 12:15:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been living with a room mate for over 2 yrs. He just decided to buy a house and will be moving out mid nov. We were month to month. Now the landlord wants to raise the rent and have us sign a new lease nov 1. I can not afford the rent alone, I have been looking and can not find another room mate or a place I can afford on my own. I have 2 children still living at home and no where to go (no family in area). I am DESPERATE for ideas does anyone have any? I have until nov 1

2007-10-20 12:14:56 · 4 answers · asked by glbenner 4

I was thinking about opening a Rental Company, later on in the future. And was wondering what kind of things you need to know, and have. Any licenses? No stupid answers. 10 Points To The Best Answer!

2007-10-20 10:59:09 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ AznStylez707 4