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You sue a landlord in which ever state you signed the lease and retained the property in. If the landlord resides in Toledo, Ohio and you rent a property and signed your lease in Monroe, Michigan, you sue in Monroe, Michigan.
However, if your lease specifies that any civil proceedings must take place in the landlords state of residency, you're bound by the contract to file suit in the landlords state of residency.
If your landlord has violated the terms of the lease, violated statutes or violated the common law property rights of a tenant, the tenant can sue for damages. Some states will order a landlord to return all rent paid by a tenant for uninhabitable premises.
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The landlord is running a business and selling a product. If you are unhappy with the state of affairs, move when the lease is up. You have some recourse for repairs that make the place liveable. By the same token, he is not required to go above and beyond as far as waiting for payment of rent.
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What can you do when your landlord is lying about you to other landlords while you are trying to find a new home?
You can sue the landlord for slander.
Can a commercial landlord turn off electricity that he is supplying to a tenant if the tenant has not paid utilities?
Not unless the landlord has followed your state's laws regarding disconnection of utilities for nonpayment. Any landlord who disconnects the tenant's utilities (except temporarily for maintenance purposes) without following these laws will be guilty of constructive eviction. A constructively evicted tenant can sue the landlord for moving expenses and damages.
Can you sue your landlord for opening your check and cashing it?
If you can prove by the preponderance of the evidence that the landlord was the person who in fact opened your mail and stole your check you may freely sue them. You may also be entitled to pursue criminal charges for Mail tampering, check theft, check fraud, theft, etc.
Is a landlord in NJ responsible if a tenant is injured slipping on ice?
You need to check your lease. If you're landlord is responsible for cutting the grass and other landscaping maitanence than yes you can sue the landlord. But if you are responsible for cutting the grass and plowing the drive than no.
Do you have to pay a penalty if you break your lease to move out of state?
This depends on the terms of your lease. Normally breaking a lease for any reason is grounds for the landlord to keep your deposit. If there are valid grounds for breaking the lease and the landlord keeps your deposit you can sue him for the amount he kept.
Can a landlord sue the survivor of a tenant?
The landlord could sue the decedent's estate.
Can you sue landlord for entering premises unnounced repeatly?
Yes, but what you will get out of the lawsuit depends on the laws of your state.
Can we sue our landlord if he is hurt on the property by a bully and the landlord has been informed?
You cannot sue your landlord unless you suffered damages due to his negligence.
Can a landlord tell another landlord why you were evicted?
Yes they can, unless your state specifically prohibits this.
In a tenancy at will situation can a tenant sue the landlord for trespass?
See answer to related question, "Can a tenant sue a landlord for trespass?"
How long after you leave a house can the landlord sew you?
Well, I don't see how anyone can be sewn: I guess it can happen if the right string is used for sewing. Are you talking about SUING? Can a Landlord SUE you after you leave the house? Well, the landlord cannot sue for eviction if you're already gone. If you have damaged the property the landlord can sue for damages, and normally within two years, but this varies by state. Check with the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary.
Can you get your landlord for being slanderous?
You can get (sue) anyone for slander: your landlord is no different.
Can your landlord sue you threw your uneployment?
Depending on state but this seems very unlikely for any state. In Ohio=NO. They may sue you and seek a judgment for payment and they may present it to unemployment for garnishment but the amount will be a percentage.
Can a landlord sue you for back rent?
Sure.
What kind of judement do you get from a landlord for back rent?
Your landlord can evict you and sue for back rent.
Can one company sue another company that is in another state?
Yes
House fire due to electrical shortage can landlord be sued?
Probably, if you can prove that the landlord caused the problem. However, if the overload occurred as the result of another tenant you can sue them instead. Remember, in general, the landlord is NOT responsible for damage to personal property of the tenant, which is why they should obtain renter's insurance.
