what happens when you don't have a lease with your landlord does one has any rights as a tenant? Is mangement still responsable for fixing anything in the tenants apartment?
2007-07-17 08:39:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You have more rights than you think as a tenant. Yes the management has to either fix or pay to something fixed in the apartment. That's if you or one of your visitors didn't break the item. If you have to pay then get a bill showing how much you paid and what it was for. You can deduct from your rent only if you talk to the landlord first and he agrees. Really you should have some type of lease. This will protect you and the landlord. If you are evicted you have 30 days to move without paying rent and the landlord has to give you a valid reason or get a court order to get you out. This is if you don't have a lease, otherwise you have to go by the signed lease. Both you and the landlord should have copies of a signed and dated lease.
2007-07-17 09:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by insane one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord is responsible for all repairs and maintenance unless you have an explicit (preferably written) agreement to the contrary. The only thing that a tenant is responsible for are things that are beyond ordinary wear and tear.
Without a written lease you are generally considered a month-to-month tenant. Either you or the LL can terminate the tenancy with whatever the local statutory notice is, normally 30 days.
2007-07-17 08:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The other answers are correct, but GET A LEASE! Ask the landlord to write one up or get a copy of a standard lease in you area and ask them to sign it. I is good protection for both of you in the long run.
2007-07-17 08:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Craig D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tenant rights are usaully defined by state laws, so it depends where you live. The unfortunate fact is that regardless of your legal rights, actually getting the landlord to do something he doesn't want to do can be difficult. If he refuses your only recourse is to go to court which can be expensive and time consuming.
2007-07-17 08:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Joe L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't have a lease...are you on a month to month rental agreement? if you don't have either ---why not?
the first thing is to make sure you are there legally with an agreement or lease.
next, write a note to the landlord explaining what needs to be fixed...water faucet, etc. ---they will respond.
depending on how they respond, you may have some choices.
however, if the thing that needs fixing is YOUR fault...like a hole in the wall...forget it...you will need to repair yourself.
write us a few more details....you left out way toooo much info for us to respond much more to you.
good luck
2007-07-17 08:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by Blue October 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and no.
You have basic tenant rights, such as a safe, lead-free, home. essential repairs, like a toilet with a leak, or faulty wiring would be the landlords responsibility, but stuff like a broken bedroom door, or a hole in the carpet would not have to be repaired necessarily.
2007-07-17 08:42:41 · answer #6 · answered by Felix R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state in which you live. Make sure you do not pay cash. Pay with a check and keep the returned checks to prove you have been paying rent on time. What is your question specifically? Try your local library or bookstore there are many books on this topic.
2016-05-20 15:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋