Can mice problem in rented house be reported to City Housing?

Q. There is some mice problem in my rented house. My landlord doesn't respond to my calls. Can this mice problem be reported to the city housing department for their inspection? I am living in Baltimore, Maryland, US. Thanks!

A. Stop feeding the mice. The housing department will only care if this is their house, are you renting from the government?

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Is it legal for a rented house in England not to have a thermostat?

Q. My rented house seems not to have one, or I'll be damned as I can't find it.

A. If it has heating it's allowed, you just have to mess about with it till you figure out how warm it is

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What to do if my rented house needs something fixing?

Q. 7 weeks ago i moved into a rented house, the kitchen has a built in washing machine which is brand new, but it doesn't seem to work. I contacted my landlord's agent 2 days after we moved in. Yet still 7 weeks on nothing has been sorted despite me ringing them up every week.

what i want to know is if i can claim compensation for this as i still have all my reciepts from the dry cleaners.

A. It depends on state law. document date/time of your call. send a registered letter (they will have to sign for it) to them with your problem. if there is know resolution after that you can get it fixed, SAVE YOUR RECEIPT. deduct the cost of your repair from your next rent payment and send them a copy of the receipt.
I can't stess enough to save you receipts and document everything if case you have to take it to court

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Legalities of Renting Houses in Philadelphia?

Q. I want to start a business renting houses in philadelphia, what are some legal aspects I need to consider or where can I find out more about how to go about starting this business and the laws? Thanks!

A. philly is probably like most other places--if you want to rent houses you might need a real estate license, unless the houses are your own.

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Legalities of Renting Houses in Philadelphia?

Q. I want to start a business renting houses in philadelphia, what are some legal aspects I need to consider or where can I find out more about how to go about starting this business and the laws? Thanks!

A. philly is probably like most other places--if you want to rent houses you might need a real estate license, unless the houses are your own.

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What happens if you fail the credit check when going through an estate agent for a rented house?

Q. We rent off an estate agent and have done for 2 yrs now. We have never missed a payment of rent. However since moving into this property we have incurred some debt through my husband being made redundant twice, having a baby and a few other things happening, so now we have a bad credit rating. We may have to move soon due to the house sinking and we are very worried about being able to rent again. I know that when you go for a rented house you have to be credit checked and if you fail this does that mean the estate agent will not consider you or is it just a case of a getting a garantor? Please help...very worried bout this as we have a little baby and have no where to go.

A. Your best bet will be to stay on good terms with your current landlord. He/she will most likely be the first person that the "new landlord" will call for information. Make sure that you give them plenty of notice that you're moving... keep them on your good side because proof that you can make payments on time may be more powerful than a number that says you can't.

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What would happen if someone parked there car at a rented house that wasn't theres?

Q. no one stays in that rented house so what would happen if someone parked there car there??

would they get in trouble?

A. Could be towed at the violator's expense.

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can my dad claim the rented house for the 2009 tax refund in sacramento?

Q. can my dad claim the rented house on 2009 tax refund in sacramento? and can i claim it too because i live and rented a room in the rented house? and what do we need to claim it?

A. There is actually a renters credit of up to $120 in CA. Your dad would be the only one that can claim it.

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