What are a landlords obligations when renting a house? Where can I find the "ordinances" for Bradley, IL?
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The exhaust fan might be a code issue, I don't know.  I don't have one in my house but the last time I rented an apartment I did.\n\nYour Rent Ordinance Board would be listed on your city government page if you have one.  Otherwise, the zoning department for your county can probably answer your questions.
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Go to the RRA... Renters Rights Association. They will handle it! They eat that kinda crap up... I know cuz I have been an apartment manager b4 and the owners where total asses... there was so many things i couldnt do after the tentants were promised things by the owners then went back on em... good luck
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You can contact the housing authority. Here is their website.\nhttp://www.thecha.org/applyforhousing/section8.html\n\nThe following is from their website (you will need to go to the website and click on the links for additional information)\nTo find additional information on affordable housing, click on the links below: \nThe U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development provides information on affordable housing, including low-rent and subsidized housing opportunities.\n\nThe Illinois Development Housing Authority assists people of modest means to buy houses, throughout Illinois. IHDA also builds decent, safe apartments at reasonable rents.\n\nThe Chicago Department of Housing provides housing opportunities by creating affordable and accessible home ownership opportunities as well as rental options for all Chicago residents.\n\nThe Chicago Department of Human Services connects individuals and families in need of important Social Service resources such as subsidized child care to housing for the homeless. The CDHS provides support for people trying to build happy, healthy and productive lives.
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The first website here provides you with some good general links. The second website that I have listed here links you to the actual statutes in the State of Nevada. I only skimmed through the statutes, but I did not see anything there that said that the landlord has "x" amount of days to repair things, etc. Double check your lease agreement, it may be stated in there. If not, double check with your local housing commission.
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Your own state will have landlord tenant laws.  You can do a yahoo search with your own state and these terms:\nlandlord tenant Ohio\nand that may give you some information that will help you.
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http://www.supreme.state.az.us/info/brochures/landlord.htm\n\ntry that i think that you will find it helpful
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Talk to a lawyer.  If you feel you can't afford one, go to the Legal Aid Society.  Some areas also have free or very cheap legal help specific to housing questions.  The complaints you have may be validly considered breach of contract on the part of the landlord, and let you out of the lease.
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Eviction rules and laws vary from state to state.  The landlord must abide by the rules of the lease (if you have one) and the laws of the state in which the building is located.\n\nCheck the Family Court / eviction rules from the department of state site for your state and contact the authorities if you wish to contest the eviction.
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Every state landlord/ tenant laws different. I own apt buildings in two different states and closing escrow on another one within a few day. So I know landlord/ tenant issues.\n\nI'm not a lawyer or paralegal but I know contract law and work with them all the time so I'm rather knowledgeable on lease laws. \n\nFrom your question it sounds like you have no written agreement with your landlord. That is why the judge didn't here your side. It doesn't matter who you had rented the apt from originally. \n\nOwners change property managers often but it doesn't change anything for the current tenants unless they resign the agreement.  \n\nAnything not in writing come down to his/her word against yours. Being he owns the property you have no legal standing to the property except as a renter.  \n\nI'm surprised the judge didn't tell your husband that and also that he was in violation of the law. A renter can not hold back rent to blackmail the landlord in fixing something. If that was the case every renter would do it for what they deemed needed fixing. \n\nNow, if it was a safety issues electrical, plumbing and major leak, things like that and the landlord doens't fix it within a reasonable time. The word is reasonable and it isn't 10 min after reporting the problem. \n\nOne can have it fixed (hire a professional) an give the landlord or management company the bill. Then if they don't reemburse you, take them to court. But, you still have to pay the rent.\n\nSorry for your situation but there is nothing I or anyone can tell you to make it better.\n\nBut, I can give you some advice for the future. \n\n1. Inspect the property your planning on renting. Just as you would a car, house anything your buying from an individual or company.  \n\n2. If it is major issues don't move in until it is fixed. One persons minor might be anothers major issue. Like covers over light fixtures minor but it looks bad.  It is another thing NOT having covers over electrical switches that is a safety issue and should be considered major and done prior to moving in.\n\n3.Get everything in Writing. Your word against anothers doesn't hole water in the court of law. \nSome places court dates are booked up so far out because of so many cases that that judges only look at the relevent evidence and ask very few questions before deciding. \n\nLast year I went to court as witness we were 5th. We were in front of the judge in less then two hours. Two before us were done in less then 10 minute. There were some real unhappy people but there wasn't anything to back up the evidence. Nothing in writing.  \n\n4. Most important thing, READ WHAT YOUR SIGNING BEFORE SIGNING. If you do not understand what is written ask or get legal advice from someone who knows legal contracts. Paralegal that know contracts are a lot cheaper then a lawyer. \n \nGood luck.
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The landlord can ask a tenant to pay for whatever they want.  It's up to YOU if you want to or not.  If you don't, I would suggest looking else where, where it's not included in the lease.
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Contact the housing authorities, or land lord tenant court....and good luck.
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Wow!\nGood Question. I live in Texas too so I would suggest that you contact your local Justice of the Peace or Constable and ask them. The J.P. issues the eviction notice and the constable enforces it.\n\n\nWhy are you responsible for this person? I would think since your name is on the lease and you moved--that's the end of it. I would wager that the landlord will have to evict the tenant....but that is just a guess. Contact the J.P or Constable for a definitive answer
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As a tenant you have certain rights and responsibilities.\n\nPeaceful sleep and maintaining noise at a reasonable level past 9:00 PM are two of them.\n\nYour first step is to contact the landlord and explain the situation.  It is his responsibility to uphold the terms of your neighbor's lease.\n\nIf that doesn't help then you may contact the police.  Don't dial 911.  Call the local police station and explain the situation.  You need not call during one of their love sessions.\n\nIf that fails your next option is to contact the Housing Commissioner in your area.  Ultimately it is their responsibility to uphold all tenant and landlord issues.\n\nOf course you may also go directly to your neighbors.  But don't make the contact all about the complaint.  Invite them over for a cookout.  Then ask them "have you heard those people making all that racket in the middle of the night?  Who is that?  We just can't get any sleep when they are going at it!"\n\nThey will figure it out and you will save them the embarrassment.\n\nGood luck.
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Hello,\n\nI found this information from the Stockton Court website in California.\n\nUNLAWFUL DETAINER \nInformation for Landlords and Tenants\n\nLandlord Information\n\nAs the landlord, you must begin by giving the tenant an appropriate written notice. If you are uncertain whether this should be a 3-day or a 30-day notice, you should contact a legal advisor for assistance. If the tenant has not moved out by the end of the period stated in the notice, you can begin the legal process by filing a complaint with the court. The forms to do this may be purchased from the court or are available at no charge through the court's web site at www.stocktoncourt.org. You may file your papers in person or by mail.\n\nWhen you submit your paperwork, you will need an original and at least two copies of the papers. You will also need to pay the appropriate filing fees. If you are unable to pay the court fees, you may qualify for a waiver of court fees and costs.\n\nService\n\nThe clerk will provide you with endorsed copies of the complaint and an original summons. You must then have the tenants personally served with the summons and complaint. You cannot do this yourself, but anyone who is over the age of 18 who is not a party to the suit can serve the papers for you. You may prefer to have the Sheriff's Department serve these papers for you, but you should be aware that they charge a fee for this service. The person who makes service will need to complete a Proof of Service form and give it to you. You must file this document with the court.\n\nOnce the tenants have been served, they have five calendar days to file a response with the court. If you do not receive a copy of the tenants' response by mail, you may want to come to the court to see if an answer has been filed. You should bring the original completed summons and proof of service with you to file them with the court.\n\nIf the tenants do not file a response to your complaint\n\nIf the tenants have not filed a timely answer or motion to quash service of summons and complaint, you will need to file a Request to Enter Default, a clerk's Judgment for Possession and a Writ of Possession. These forms may be obtained from the clerk's office or through the Judicial Council's web page. Once you give the completed paperwork to the clerk, you will receive the documents that you will need to take to the Sheriff's Department, Civil Division, to complete the eviction. You cannot evict the tenants yourself.\n\nIf the tenants do file a response to your complaint\n\nThere are a variety of options available to the defendants, including filing an answer or a motion in opposition to the complaint. In most cases, an answer will be filed.\n\nWhen an answer has been filed, you will need to file the original proof of service and a Memorandum to Set Case for Trial. The Proof of Service address must be as listed on the Answer. The court will mail you a notice regarding the trial date once it has been scheduled. You should receive this notice in about one week.\n\nHere is the link where I also found the above information.\n\nDepending you where you live, it could be different.\n\nHope this helps you.......................................................  :-O
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You know what; it sure doesn't sound right to me and I've been in the real estate business since the early 1970's but since I'm not licensed in Ohio I best give you some links where you can get the right answer in the state of Ohio\nSTATE’S WEB SITE:  http://www.ohio.gov/  \nLANDLORD TENANT ACT: http://www.ohiolegalservices.org/OSLSA/PublicWeb/Library/Index/1690000/1630100/index_html \nOhio Bar Association article on Landlord Tenant Issues: http://www.ohiobar.org/pub/lycu/index.asp?articleid=407 \nUnited Way site on Cleveland Renter assistance and Landlord Tenant Issues:\nhttp://www.housingcleveland.org/housing_support_programs/eviction.htm \nYou might also go to the state's bar association and see what articles they may have on the subject other than the one above.\nState Bar Association: http://www.ohiobar.org/  \nI wish you well\nBuena Suerte
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There is a comprehensive FAQ at the nevadarentershotline.org listed in the source link below. Most of your questions should be answered there. You may also want to look up the Nevada Revised Statutes that pertain to Renter's Rights. They can be found at NRS 118A, also linked below.\n\nIf you still have quetions after looking at those websites, the nevadarentershotline.org site has links to several legal resources that you should consult.\n\nGood luck!
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Does your rental agreement say that the landlord is responsible for paying the water bill? Do you owe back rent?  If your landlord is responsible and you are current in your rent you should talk to the city or county clerk first and file a complaint before seeking an attorney.