Landlord-tenant court is court that allows landlord and tenants a place to
sue each other for any grievances they may against each other. Every country
has one, if you are a landlord or a tenant and you need a matter settled such
as nonpayment of rent, no heat, no water or eviction then you can settle all
that in landlord tenant court.
Can I sue my landlord if they do not perform their duties?
If in you lease it indicates that the landlord will be responsible for all
repairs not made by the tenant and he does not abide by the lease then yes you
can take them to court.
What are the landlord's responsibilities and a tenants rights?
A landlord must provide a clean apartment upon renting it, they must provide
a clean common areas if you live in an apartment building such as hallways,
stairs and the yards. A landlord must also provide appliances that work as well
as hot and cold running water. A landlord must provide heat in the winter.
What are the reason for eviction?
A landlord can sue for eviction for nonpayment of rent, expiration of the old
lease and the non renewal of the lease and if the tenant is a nuisance or performing
illegal acts in the apartment.
If I get evicted can I sue for my security deposit back?
If you have lived by the lease and go evicted for any reason except for nonpayment
of rent and the apartment is in good condition then yes you can sue for the
deposit back. But if you owe for back rent then no, you are not entitled to
the security back at all.
Can I sue the landlord for an illegal eviction?
Yes, a landlord no matter how much they want you out of an apartment cannot
change your locks or cut off your water, heat or electricity. They must take
you to court and proceed with the eviction the legal way.
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