Q. My landlord only know my name (not full name) and my phone number.
It's a long story. I don't live there anymore, but my old roommates still do. My name is on the lease, and they are living there month-to-month.
It's a long story. I don't live there anymore, but my old roommates still do. My name is on the lease, and they are living there month-to-month.
A. He knows where you live, doesn't he? But I'm a landlady myself; as long as you pull through with the rent your landlord isn't likely to report you to a credit bureau. He is more likely to charge you a fine for paying your rent late, and if he begins to fear that you won't pay your rent at all because of inconsistently paid rent then he might start the process of eviction. So the best thing to do is to apologize to your landlord and make sure that all future rent payments are made before the 1st of the month so that he'll begin to trust you.
Is a landlord obligated to provide the full name of a hired maintenance professional?
Q. Is a landlord in California, obligated to provide the full name and contact information for a person hired to perform maintenance on a rental unit? Specifically are they obligated to provide the information of a hired plumber?
Also, are they obligated to give notice if the water is going to be shut off in a rental unit?
Also, are they obligated to give notice if the water is going to be shut off in a rental unit?
A. Of course they are not. The plumber should knock on the door before turning off the water, but is not required to, if it needs to be turned off it is simply turned off, water can do a lot of damage very quickly.
The landlord does not have to disclose any information regarding anyone they hire to tenants. That is none of their business.
The landlord does not have to disclose any information regarding anyone they hire to tenants. That is none of their business.
How much can a landlord reasonably raise the monthly rent cost when renewing a lease?
Q. Our landlord is installing new windows and glass doors in our rental house. We didn't ask for the improvements and will be inconvenienced during the installation. He says he's intending to raise the rent but how much is fair or legal? We live in Oregon.
A. If your rental agreement allows rent increases but does not say that your rent will increase on a particular date and by a definite amount, the landlord may not increase your rent by a percentage that is more than the percentage increase in the general cost of living.
An increase in the general cost of living is measured by the percentage increase in the Portland-Salem Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
An increase in the general cost of living is measured by the percentage increase in the Portland-Salem Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What penalty would a landlord incur by accepting additional rent money from a Section 8 tenant?
Q. If a landlord accepts (or demands!) extra money from a Section 8 tenant that pays with government vouchers, what penalty would the landlord face if caught doing so?
A. They are fined and booted from the program.
But, you need to realize that section 8 tenants pay part of their rent. We tax payers are only picking up part of it. Section 8 tells the landlord what they can charge though, and they can not charge more.
But, you need to realize that section 8 tenants pay part of their rent. We tax payers are only picking up part of it. Section 8 tells the landlord what they can charge though, and they can not charge more.
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