Renting & Real Estate - December 2007

I began by subletting, w/o the apt management's knowledge in Sept. 07. In Dec. 07, it was time for lease renewal. I filled out the application, and signed the work history documents that were faxed to my job, however, I never received word back from the apt. management. I never received a phone call, saw any documentation, nor met w/ the apt. management. My roommate however told me that I was on the lease. I just recently found out that he forged my signature on the documentation (that I never saw)! I have no idea what terms/conditions he agreed me to. I no longer wish to live here, for that reason and others. Do I have a case that will allow me to legally get out of the leasing contract (that I never saw!) w/o penalty? Any help would be lovely! Thanks

2007-12-29 17:11:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm looking for houses to rent soon and one is fairly cheap ($495) per month but it's only 400 finished sq. feet...that sounds pretty small to me..

do you think it'd be worth it ?? 1bedroom and 1 bathroom and it'd be 2 people and 2 cats living there if that matters.

thanks.

2007-12-29 15:59:11 · 9 answers · asked by GrindOrDie 3

How much money do I need to begin?

2007-12-29 15:36:30 · 7 answers · asked by kevin77794 3

General question- how does this work if you have a home equity loan as well as a mortgage?

2007-12-29 15:35:02 · 2 answers · asked by jaye580 2

i'm looking to rent to own.

2007-12-29 14:56:01 · 6 answers · asked by c.allen1955@sbcglobal.net 1

i'm looking to rent to own.

2007-12-29 14:54:45 · 5 answers · asked by c.allen1955@sbcglobal.net 1

I moved to maine as a single parent with a friend. We got a 3 bedroom apartment and it was fine. He stareted acting strange and slept wouldnt get out of bed then he just packed up and left me the 3 bedroom place. He was on the lease but said he didnt have to pay. I didnt know any one here and it got to the point i had to move because i couldnt pay it all by myself i had no other choice. With that on my record now will i still be able to rent?

2007-12-29 14:53:37 · 12 answers · asked by stacybear69 2

2007-12-29 14:25:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to see ads in the paper a lot for sleeping rooms. It's not an apartment; it's a room within someone's house. I think it's kind of an old concept. They were for single people like old maids who wanted somewhere to live, but couldn't afford an apt. I moved back to my hometown and have had trouble finding enough work to afford an apt. I have two part-time jobs, and could afford a sleeping room. I could have my meals with the owners or cook on my own. Yet, I've been checking the classifieds, and don't see any listings. What happened to sleeping rooms? People surely still rent out parts of their houses these days, right? I know people who live in the upstairs of old houses, but those are apts., and are pretty crappy. Should I place my own ad? I'm just sick of living with my family. I'd rather live with strangers.

2007-12-29 13:42:31 · 5 answers · asked by Lia 2

2007-12-29 13:36:15 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie m 1

I am in the market for my own apartment and the rental company that my mom used to rent from (for 10 yrs with a couple of late payments here and there) is still in business and they are a good company to rent from, well my question is with me being someone with no rental history can this landlord use any of my moms negitive rental history with them against me after they find out my old address is where my mom rented an apartment with them?

2007-12-29 13:18:37 · 6 answers · asked by kmcarter82 2

i don't have alot of credit...but if i make enough money to pay rent can i get an appt?

2007-12-29 13:13:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

if a landlord holds back your SECURITY DEPOSIT because he claims that you damaged items in the apartment, can you fight it? is it worth it to fight it? what are your chances of winning? what do you need to do to win?

I live in New York

thanks

2007-12-29 13:12:37 · 9 answers · asked by tom 1

Our lanlord has defaulted on their mortgage and was served a summons. It has not yet gone into foreclosure but is in the process. Who do we send our rent to?? We have not gotten a straight answer from anyone. We have a lease agreement until Aug 2008. We are 4 young adults who have never been in this situation before. Any advise. We don't really have money to get an attorney. Do we start a third party bank account at the bank that the morgage is thru? When do we stop paying the Lanlord? Please Help!

2007-12-29 12:56:10 · 8 answers · asked by PeachFuzz96 2

2007-12-29 12:25:42 · 1 answers · asked by Robert C 1

Every time I go pay my rent, the property owner yells @ me, & his employees act very snobbish & belittle me.

2007-12-29 10:26:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 10:09:09 · 2 answers · asked by waddatis 1

2007-12-29 09:48:07 · 7 answers · asked by Mindy 2

i live in a trailer park so my neighbors are very close to me. I noticed them trying to look in my windows. They aleays seem to watch what i do and who i bring home with me. Whaqt can I do ther then becoming a recluse or moving which isn't an option right now?

2007-12-29 09:17:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have moved my current apartment on May 07. We have found some roaches when we have moved into this house. One tenant who was stayed downstairs vacated his house. One new tenant had a visit on that house and he found some roaches on that house. So he complient to the Manager. Later they came to my house and they did the exterminating process for roaches. Then I have got a notice from my apartment manager saying that " I am the responsible for all charges associated with exterminating my apartment, other apartments and the hallways of the building". Also he mentioned on that notice that "My filthiness has resulted in roaches going into downstairs apartments and in the hallways of the building".
Also I have heard from my upstairs tenant that the management office put 400$ charge for the same reason on June 07.

What can I do? Can I call the police to resolve this issue?

2007-12-29 09:11:09 · 7 answers · asked by Malathi 1

I need this info because I am planning to appeal my property tax amount. I bought my home in 2005 and it is obvious that the values have dropped since; but instead of dropping them, the assessors office, keep increasing them. I have contacted them and there is a form online that we can fill out if we want to appeal. But I have not been able to find a website that gives me info on comparable homes sold as far back as 2006. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-12-29 09:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cousin and I have decided to move out for our fist time to go to college. We are currently looking for an apartment. We do have jobs and have planned out how we were going to get around. Is there any advice that you can give us when getting an apartment! What should we say,when we visit the apartments? What should we expect? Also I know a lot of people say it sucks to have roommates but is there anyway that we could not have big problems!any ideas or tricks? PLEASE HELP!!

2007-12-29 08:54:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in a small town in ca we were suppose 2 pay my landlord her rent yesterday which we were going 2 do wen my husband got home 4rm work i was cleaning my restroom wen i heard my landlady knockin on the door i didnt answer cus i knew wat she would be asking 4 so i continued to clean not even 5 min after she unlocked my door and literally walked in wit no permission i told her i didnt have the money that i had 2 wait 4 him to get home so she told me to pack my stuff and get out so i began to pack she called me an ungratefull story tellin ***** i ignored it bcus i do not like to disrespect my elders so as i was packing she came and told me to get out after she told me i had until the end of the day to leave so i called my husband to help me we only got our kitchen items and my puppy who ran out of the house out as soon as we walked to the car to put some boxes in she slammed the door behing me and started to nail it shut with my cat still inside we called the police

2007-12-29 08:49:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a upstairs/downstairs duplex. The downstairs unit has a side yard and a patio (the patio fenced on 3 sides, but allows access from the side yards). The items were on in the side yard.

2007-12-29 08:43:59 · 4 answers · asked by blue6132 2

an offer for the full price (i.e. the lower price with the 3%)? I wrote to her but typical, she never writes back or calls back. What should I do? I've had it listed since August 2007 with ZERO offers.

2007-12-29 08:18:31 · 6 answers · asked by SQD 2

I'm not on the loan (1098) but assumed all costs of the mortgage.
Based upon Reg § 1.163-1(b) I can claim mortgage interest on the loan eventhough I'm not on the loan.
Since selling the home a few years ago, I don't have my statements showing proof of payments.
If the person on the loan(1098) writes a letter and notorizes it stating that I've made on payments and is allowed to claim said deductions, would this be good enough.

2007-12-29 07:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 07:40:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just had a problem with the realtor calling and asking if she could show the house, when I had plan to have company over and I said it would not work out at this time because of my company. She called my landlord and the landlady gave the promise for them to show the house any way it that legal?

2007-12-29 07:29:10 · 7 answers · asked by LeAnn B 2

When buying a home, if you are financially able, is it better to pay for the home in full, or would it be better to make payments even though you have the funds to BUY the house? My wife and I have come into a large some of money and are going to be moving in the next year. Anyone have any good financial advise out there? We are looking to spend anywhere from $175,000 to $250,000.

2007-12-29 06:57:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-29 06:55:22 · 12 answers · asked by godbar 2