i have a landlord that harasses me about rent before it is due and keeps going into my basemant when im away?
535131
As for entering your basement when you're not at home, the landlord is supposed to give a MINIMUM of 72 hours written notice of "Intent to enter premises". To do anything else would be a violation of the "Landlord Tenant Act" in your area.  If you really have concerns about it you can pick up or have mailed to you a copy of the LTA from your State or County's Housing Authority.   As for his harrassment of you for rent being paid so long as your are paying your rent in a timely manner he has no right to so even if you were to be paying late his only legal right is to begin the eviction process, 3 10 and 20 day notices, finally court involvment and sheriff's removing you from the property.\n\nWith this in mind, you have a very real possibilty of staying there rent-free if his behaviour continues. Following up with a lawsuit in your favor he could be odered to give your either monetary compensation, housing compensation ('X' months rent at no charge to you). not too mention having to walk a very thin line with you following all of that. Since his action could be construed as retaliatory, therfore further punishable as prescribed be law.
883231
Time to get serious about the situation.  You have a contract and she has voided the contract with the bad check so she is out.  Did she tell you in advance about the bank problem?  If no then she is a con-artist and she will promise to pay in a few days and there will always be delays, stories etc.  She is bad news and you don't need to support her.   Kick her out asap and let someone else be duped by her.  Trust me I am in a similar business and I have heard every sort of excuse and sob story.  Don't give her any more time.  Go through a legal avenue so you son't have to listen to her stories first hand and fel sorry for her.  The next landlord will get the same bad business.
585762
Well, they can pretty much do whatever they want.  They aren't allowed to enter your home unannouced unless there is an emergency, but I've never heard that a "friendly visit" was against the law.  I would be so annoyed if my landlord did what yours does.  It's obnoxious and rude and some people just don't get it.  The only thing you can do is be straight forward and honest about it.  Start with a polite, "thanks for stopping by, we will call you if we need anything" and if they don't get the hint be more direct.
243818
Inform him that in 60 days he will be paying you rent and that if he does not begin paying you rent, he will not be living there. Fear can be inspirational.
44226
You might wanna check the renters law in your state. But if he got a 30 day notice, and it was  a month to month rent agreement. He can't charge u rent at all. He should have started advertising the apartment when you gave him the notice. And advertising fees are his problem not yours. I say don't pay and if he insists tell him you will take him to small claims court. Or sometimes the city has a mediation department that resolves disputes like those. call your county clerk and find out.
1107035
Landlord-tenant obligations are set by state law.  You can find out what your rights and obligations are by doing a yahoo search on the words 'landlord tenant' and also your state name.\nI suspect your landlord has a period of time in which to respond to any request.  This is usual.
837738
Sounds like a stalker setting you up.  I would keep watching out the window.\n\nCoach
16158
id just tell my landlord thats how i got rid of mine and if he's late on the rent just say\ndude listen u need 2 pay the rent  i can't cover 4 u \nand then ask people 2 complain about the noise and tell him hey i have nothing against u but i can't stand 2 have sooooooooooo much noise around me
513019
You should contact your state or local landlord-tenant affairs office or state attorney general for information on your state's laws.  If you were served with a court document, which it sounds like you were, it will probably have a court date on it; and if you don't go to court on that day to oppose the case, the judge will automatically grant judgment to the landlord.  (On the other hand you may have been served with a 30 day warning notice, but if you got a summons, that means "be in court".)  In most states, as long as you bring the rent up to date, with late fees, as of the day of the court hearing, you can stay.  Be sure you get a receipt if you pay.  If you pay, you should call a day or two before trial to find out if the landlord has dismissed his case.  If he hasn't, you should seriously consider either going to court.
801860
go back with lease in hand and tell them you want a refund of all money since they decided to change your apartment you decided to change yours to and find another place i really wouldn't want to live they might decide to raise your your rent after you move in sounds shady to me
141105
Make sure you can get out of your lease first then present those facts to your current landlord. If they dont give you a break, move.
699481
She seems to want you out because she already has another renter ready to take your place.  \nUsually you get minimum 30 days, she can't make you get out before that.  Nov 9, you get at least to the Dec 9th\n\nShe can't keep the money for that reason, those money were for the following:\nAny charge specified in the apartment lease agreement or any charge resulting from your breaking the lease.  You didn't break the lease, she kicked you out.\n\nCharges for damages, wear and tear resulting from negligence, carelessness, accident or abuse on your part. "Normal wear and tear" items cannot be deducted.   Did you!\n\n\nUnpaid rent and other unpaid charges listed in your apartment lease, such as those for late rent payment, returned checks, missing furniture or fixtures, keys you don't return to the apartment manager, etc.\n\n\nThe reasonable cost of cleaning if you fail to properly clean your apartment before you leave. Many rental properties have written cleaning instructions for you to follow.\n \nIf not, you still have a leg to stand on, and depending on your contract with them, you can still negotiate until the end of Dec.  \n\nIf she has someone already lined up to take your place, that can be good for you.  You can use it to get extra money from her, because if you don't leave by that time, she will lose her new tenant.  Check the laws in your area, before you do anything, but it seems the ball is in your court.\n\nYou are not giving enough infor, to give you a fair answer, hope that help with the little infos in your question.\n\nOne more thing.  Before you give the keys up.  Take pictures of the whole place, and make sure you have the walk through with her, to make sure that she will not be able later on, to keep the money because of how you left the place.  Take picture.  As they say picture tells a thousand words.  protect yourself, so you can get your money back.\nGood Luck
864993
Usually the landlord does have the right to show the place while you are still living there.  However, there are some techniques you can use to make him stop.\n\nNext time he calls, empty out your garbage can into the middle of the living room.  Perferably, it should contain last night's dinner.\n\nConspicuously put out rat traps and/or rat poison and a can of Raid.\n\nWhen he shows up at your door, answer it in you most-worn pair of boxers.
295024
Yes, this is criminal besides being rude.\nComplain to both the authorities and your landlord.
380011
Depends on the state.  You obivously have internet.  Look up your state's landlord tenant laws.
961587
The next time the situation happens, call the police and have them issue a no trespassing warning.  If it were me though, I would make sure that your tenant is present, that way it is documented that all parties involved know that this person is not to be there.  Plus the statement by your tenant that they did not invite this person to the property will help your case, especially if a trespass summons is issued and you do have to go to court. This also insures that your tenant is truthful that they really don't want this person around, or they can't say that they didn't know that this person is not welcome.  Finally, if it comes down to it and this person continues to come around, you would really have no choice but to evict your tenant.  Most lease agreements stipulate that residents are responsible for the actions of their guests.  Sounds like you have a good tenant so I hope it doesn't come to that. Good luck to you, this is a hard problem to deal with.
840254
You are right in saying that these people have a right to know the truth about this man but if it's his place than yes, he can evict you regardless of your lease or whether you pay ontime. It will help should you have to go to court over this but know that if it gets that far, as long as you can prove residency for at least thirty (30) days and you receive mail there, it will take 90 days for him to officially evict you. So you will have at least three months to find a new place. Only then will the cops come to your place and actually watch you move all your things and you leave the permisses. It can get terriably ugly so see if there isn't a way to smooth it over in the mean time. That is if you really want to stay there.