Housing Budget
Your friend is in desperate need to borrow money from you for their electric bill. They will pay you back. Is it okay give them a loan?
Don't do it, think about your family and what this loan could potentially create for your family.
The landlord forgot to ask for a key deposit and verbally tells you to pay $50.00 per key, what do you do?
All things regarding your rental agreement must be in the contract. With this being said, the landlord should give you a key for free or rewrite the contract.
Can you sub-leave your apartment?
No, not without an agreement.
What is the difference between termination and Eviction.
Termination is cause
Eviction will be court order
You almost moved everything from the house but got tired. You left just a few items and feel it is not a big deal.
Having someone move your personal belonging will cost you. You must leave the place exactly as you move in it. Empty!!!
Should you make a monthly budget for your spending?
It is better to make a monthly budget, this way you always know how much you can spend. Housing should be first thing paid.
You find little mice turds on the top cupboard. You did not see it when you did a walk through. What should you do?
Of course, take pictures or video. While on the video talk about where the little turds were located. Call the landlord and politely tell them what you discover. Put it in writing.
Can you have your friends stay for a month?
You may get evicted it caught. Remember people usually video folks.
You want to terminate the lease, what should you do?
The first thing is give the landlord a 30-day notice written letter when you will terminate the lease. You still have to pay for the month rent you are there.
The landlord gave you the wrong amount for your deposit? It is too much. What should you do?
Cash the check and give the extra back. You never know when you might cross her bridge again.
You have been living in your place for 6 months, your car breaks down. Do you borrow from your rent?
You should be saving money each month even if it is $50.00. You never borrow from your rent money. Find resources for your car.
You change your mind about the apartment because of an emergency. What should you do?
Contact the landlord and let them know the emergency. They should refund your money within a week.
Can you add people on the lease by calling your landlord?
No, only if you had a newborn baby.
The landlord sold the apartment and they are turning the apartment to Condominium? What are your rights?
They will probably offer you to buy the unit you are in. They will keep in contact with you as far as what is going on and how long you can stay until you find a place.
Your Landlord did not make repairs required by law. What should you do?
Contact small claims court. Remember write a letter to your landlord asking for the damages you intend to ask for in court.
You are getting a big income tax refund. You are expecting that money. You start spending from your budget, then you get an notice from IRS, you owe money. What do you do?
You should never rely on money until you get it in the bank account. Now you spent every extra money you saved. Shame on you!!!
You left your children bikes outside the apartment, they are gone. What should you do?
Tell the landlord, ask your neighbors did they see anything. Make sure you get renters insurance.
Can you pay rent in advance?
If you have the money it is good to do so. Make sure you make out a money order for which months. Take a picture. It is better to get a cashier check from your bank.
You made arrangements with your landlord to make partial payment for your past due rent. What do you think will happen to you.
If your landlord agreed with the payment; get it in writing.
The landlord unlawfully shut off your utilities and changed your lock.
You may contact a lawyer of the American Bar Association and get legal help. 1-800-285-2221
You are thinking about a payday loan to substitute for missing income. Is this a good idea.
You will pay more than the loan. Usually it is 31 day loan. If you don't have the extra money in your budget, don't do it!
You move into your apartment and notice someone else answer the door. What do you do?
Call the landlord immediately.
Someone keeping parking in your parking spot, you are sick and tired of telling the landlord, nothing ever happens. You decide you are not paying rent for the next two months.
This gives the landlord enough time to evict you for non-payment of rent.
You had a big birthday party it last all night long. Your neighbors kept complaining about how loud the music was. You kept ignoring them. You told your guest I am paying rent, they should leave me alone.
You are issue a 3 day termination clause, because the clause in your rental agreement states no parties unless it is in the recreation room. Do not have parties in the apartment. You were not reading the contract correctly.
Your place is spotless and you have proof, the landlord is not giving you the deposit back. What should you do?
Contact Judge Judy she will get you the money back. If it is not in writing why she is not refunding you the money she is not in compliance with the law.