If I live in a house as a caretaker in Maryland do the lead paint laws apply if I don't pay rent.?
147519
here is a link to check the Maryland Lead paint laws -check the list which applies to you and your circumstances: http://www.peoples-law.org/housing/ltenant/lead%20paint%20laws%20and%20concerns.htm
962011
You need pictures. I would call a real estate attorney and see if they can help. Sometimes when you mention the law they change their tune.
1183279
what your are referring to is what we call a tenancy at sufferance, in other words your lease ran out and you are still living there without having  signed another  lease, now if your land lord did not have papers served on you to vacate after the  lease ended and was only telling you to leave, but,did not go about any proper eviction process then you have what is called in real estate a adverse possession and it will be hard for the land lord to prove that you were not paying your rent because you have been there at such an extended time after a legal contract expired. one would wonder why he let you live there that long without collecting rent, i would say he would loose in court, if it is his word against your word only.
881058
Talk to the CAB about the tenant rights. They will be able to give you the specifics, and they're free!
475820
No.\n\nTypically in most states (Florida included) this is governed by the lease.  However, before you're "evicted", the landlord generally has to sue you for "posession" of the property.  Most landlords, unless they really want you out, will accept full payment of rent and stop the eviction process.  If you do that before the court awards the landlord possession, you can probably avoid that step.\n\nGood luck.
74058
not having to pay rent....
273570
No, you still have to pay your rent,but here is a few things you can do:\n\nIf the landlord does not make the repair the tenant can do any of the following:\n\nTake the rent when it is due to the local clerk of courts. A tenant must be current in their rent with the clerk of courts (called rent deposit). The tenant does not need an attorney for rent depositing. \nApply to the court to order the landlord to make the repairs. The court can also lower the rent until the repairs are made or give the tenant some of the rent money so the tenant can have the repairs made. \nEnd the lease. \nCancel the rental agreement and move. This can be done only after the tenant has given appropriate notice, and the landlord has failed to correct the condition.
202436
First, I sure get tired of folks responding to questions as if they were text messaging you; I wonder if they can properly spell anything. Second, each state has slightly different laws regarding personal property and tenancy. I also have a feeling you left a few details out; the owner of the property where your "house" or trailer was/is sitting on, is a rented space to you (Lessee) owned by the Lessor.  You must have recieved multiple notices regarding the issue of your back lot rent, and THEN it went to Small Claims Court.  The Judge in Small Claims must have had your "paid up" receipts of record, (if you bothered to show up)or not-if not, the Lessor (owner of the property) would have won the small claims case, then she/he (Lesor)would have had an additional request, through another court, at another date later, to request seizure of your property to pay the back owed bills.***** They can only do this if they have proved you had received Notices of these actions.**** The only way they could have had the utilities turned off is if they ended up owning YOUR property in this very legal way.  Seek free legal help from your community legal program; there is pro bono in just about every city in the USA.
86668
Not if it is not mentioned in your lease and you are current on your rent.
450414
Whatever your contract says.  If you signed that you would pay your rent by the 1st of every month, that's a binding contract & you can be taken to court & sued over non-payment, forced to move out of your dwelling, pay the back rent as well as court costs.
68460
Many years ago I had to evict a tenant in Texas and at the time all I had to do was write a letter, have it notarized had have the county constable serve notice. Things may have changed since the 1980's so I would suggest you check with the local housing authority.
908075
Wow, what a strange situation.\nIn general, landlords MAY NOT engage in "self-help" (i.e. throwing your stuff out the door) when a residential tenant fails to pay rent.  Assuming that your lady actually has rights to sub-lease the property to you, her only action would be to file an eviction / unlawful detainer action, with notice to you to cure the rent deficiency. Failure to do so gives you a cause of action  against her, especially if you incurred any damage to your property, etc.\nBut this situation is complicated by the fact that (a) you're a roommate and not just a tenant, (b) she is clearly nuts, and (c) she may or may not have the ability to lease / sublease the place to you anyway.  \nSince it doesn't sound like you have a written lease, but rather a week-to-week lease, it's certainly best if you get out of there ASAP.  (I know that's kind of a bummer, since you probably are getting a good deal.) \nThese landlord / tenant disputes are one of the areas of expertise of Legal Aid -- they can usually help you if you cannot afford an attorney.  Good luck.
238894
yes you do. but you may have to prove that it is yours and you must have the police there with you. one exception if you rented the place and you left owing any rent they can hold it till you pay the past due amout but they have to send you a legal notice
450636
No. they run credit checks to see if you've been evicted for non-payment before.
397343
I am not sure, but I don't think they can if you aren't getting anymore income.  Call a social service agency or legal aid, someone there can probably tell you.  Don't call the housing agency, they may not be upfront about everything.  I do know that in Indiana you can't keep housing assistance if you are convicted of a drug related felony.  Good luck.
178206
Depends where you live. Look up the local ordinance to find out.
1119001
Depending on the results of your criminal background check, and previous rental history, you could offer to pay a month ahead. For example, when you move in, pay the deposit, the first AND second month's rent. When the second month rolls around, pay the third month, etc.  You can agree that if you fall behind you will move immediately and leave the place spotless.  Many apartment managers would rather rent the apartment to someone willing to show good faith and then follow through than leave it vacant.