Recent content by Fl_renter

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wa There has been 2 other threads about the issues we had with the landlord, however, I now need advice on what to pay and how to word the letter saying what we aren't willing to pay. Damage List Carpet Replacement $623.35 Installation $348 ...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington We recently vacated a rental house and our former landlord sent a text today saying we need to pay for repairs to a ceiling due to water damage. This doesn't have anything to do with his claim but this is what happened. A few months...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington We currently have a lease that does not mention yard work. Our landlord decided to have work done above and beyond what we normally do. Are we obligated to pay for the work done or is that his responsibility? In either case (yes/no)...

What is the name of your state? Ga I am positive that the septic tank at the house we are renting is leaking. We've talked to the LL about it but they "don't have any money" to even get it checked. I would like to report this to someone but who ? (as in Health Dept, etc..) Thanks

What is the name of your state? Ga We gave our landlord a check before we left on vacation the at the end of June and it still hasn't been cashed. When DH talked to them, he was told that they didn't want to cash it since we were on vacation and they thought we might need it. HUH?? I will...

What is the name of your state? rental is in FL (this is not my rental, still waiting for my itemized list for my own posts) An apt was rented in a 4 family building. The tenant moved out leaving everything in good condition. The manager called them to pick up $600 cash and the tenant signed a...

What is the name of your state? Ga I moved approx a month ago, there was no refridgerator in the house at the time so the LL put a NEW one in. We have not touched anything in regards to the settings of the fridge or freezer. Tonight, everything in the freezer was thawed so the LL came over and...

What is the name of your state? Ga (currently) We all know that we can't rely on someone else (even a divine entity) to provide us with shelter, food, etc.. What is SS based on? I don't plan on getting divorced but I will use myself as an example. I am 29yo, married for 10yrs and am not...

What is the name of your state? Florida I have read post after post on this board and want to be clear on some things. My friend has recently moved out of a privately owned home and these are some issues they have encountered. She wants to sue for their security deposit since they only got $57...

What is the name of your state? FL Our Property manager called yesterday to tell us that we needed to leave the electric in our name for 5 days after we turn in our keys just in case they need to do extra cleaning. She also said that the day we move out, a painter will come in and stay here all...

What is the name of your state? FL I have applied for credit but I do not have income and on a credit check I am reported as having "insufficient credit history". In the past I did have a few collections that have since been paid and are no longer on my report. Now, I have nothing on my credit...

What is the name of your state? Fl I posted a few weeks back that we will be moving by the end of this month. We have communication difficulties with the owner of the house we are renting due to language differences. We've gotten most of the problems worked out pretty quickly but I have a new...

What is the name of your state? Fl We will be moving in the next few weeks to a house belonging to a friend of ours. We are well aware of how you can be friends one day and enemies the next so I asked about a lease. The owner of the house said we don't need one but I told him I'd rather have...

What is the name of your state? Fl My hubby is transferring to the Army soon so we are moving to a new place with a more flexible lease. We originally painted 1 room in the house, with permission and was told we may have to paint it back before we moved. The property manager came by and said...

What is the name of your state? FL Let me start by saying I have read the FL law regarding landlords and tenants. Since we are a tenant dealing with another tenant, I am stuck on what we are legally allowed to do. We do plan to consult a lawyer but I want to get some advice here first. In May...