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Can a tenant sue the landlords home insurance for faulty fire codes?
No, but the tenant can report such a code violation to the municipal or county Code Enforcement Bureau.
Can you sue a tenant after selling the property?
That depends on the issue. You can sue for unpaid rent, damages that caused a reduction in the value of the property, and other causes. You should consult with an attorney in your area who specializes in landlord-tenant issues ASAP since there would be a statute of limitations on any of those actions.
What are the rights of a remainderman?
Yes. The remainders actually own the fee in the property. They have the right to have the property maintained in good condition by the life tenant. If the life estate holder is wasting the property the remainders can sue in court to have the life estate terminated. Upon the death of the life tenant or the release of the life estate they will have the right to full use and possession of the property.
What if Tenant abandoned property what about lease?
If a tenant abandons a property without notice he is in violation of the lease, and the landlord can sue and/or keep the security deposit. The tenant may also be responsible for the rent of the unit during any time the unit is unoccupied during the remainder of the time of the lease.
How do you sue for tenant abuse when there is no lease?
No lease does not mean no rules. If a tenant causes excessive damages you can still sue them.
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?"
Can landlord sue tenant for satellite dishes on house?
I believe the FCC prohibits interfering with the use of Satellite Dishes but you, as a tenant, are proposing to trespass on property not owned by you or even rented by you. You only rented the inside of your apartment with rights in common areas to go in and go out. Yes, the landlord can sue because if you put that dish up you are trespassing on his property.
When a tenant skips town leaving belongings and unpaid rent?
In most states if there is evidence of abandonment of the property by the tenant, the landlord can reclaim the property without going to court. If the tenant owes money the landlord can sue in absentia (must use tenant's last known address) for unpaid money and damages if applicable. If he leaves personal belongings you can dispose of them as you see fit.
Can a landlord sue for back rent if they lose the property in a foreclosure?
The tenant owes the rent to the landlord up the day of a foreclosure sale.
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.
Can a landlord sue the survivor of a tenant?
The landlord could sue the decedent's estate.
Can you sue a property manager if he does not collect rent?
Generally there is no point in suing a property manager for not collecting rent. It should be noted that the tenant is responsible for paying his rent on time. It is not the responsibility for the landlord to collect the rent. If the landlord does not collect rent and the tenant should send it to the landlord by mail or in person.
