Jasz
VIP Contributor
Landlord liability issues that should be addressed immediately:
1. Lease disputes. Landlords are required by law to maintain their properties and keep them free of defects, but tenants may still have problems with the condition of the property. If you have a dispute with your landlord, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant so you can take action if necessary.
2. Rent increases and late fees. If you're having trouble paying your rent on time because of an unexpected expense or other reason, you may need to ask your landlord for an extension until the problem is resolved. However, if you don't follow through on this request, you could get charged with violating the lease agreement and be evicted from the property.
3. Damages to common areas or buildings caused by tenants. Sometimes tenants will cause damage to common areas or buildings by using them improperly or by engaging in illegal activities such as drug use or prostitution. In these cases, landlords should reimburse tenants for any damages they caused to these areas without delay so they can repair them without being held responsible for any further damage done by their tenants' activities (such as another tenant's carelessness).
1. Lease disputes. Landlords are required by law to maintain their properties and keep them free of defects, but tenants may still have problems with the condition of the property. If you have a dispute with your landlord, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant so you can take action if necessary.
2. Rent increases and late fees. If you're having trouble paying your rent on time because of an unexpected expense or other reason, you may need to ask your landlord for an extension until the problem is resolved. However, if you don't follow through on this request, you could get charged with violating the lease agreement and be evicted from the property.
3. Damages to common areas or buildings caused by tenants. Sometimes tenants will cause damage to common areas or buildings by using them improperly or by engaging in illegal activities such as drug use or prostitution. In these cases, landlords should reimburse tenants for any damages they caused to these areas without delay so they can repair them without being held responsible for any further damage done by their tenants' activities (such as another tenant's carelessness).