rats in my rented home, what can I do, legally?
410517
It depends on the location.  Talk to a lawyer.
1072632
Who is named on the lease?  Are you?  If so they are illegally in your house.  They are also currently in possesion of stolen property.  A landlord can NOT change the locks with out an eviction order.  Even if you have failed to pay, they must obtain an eviction order before they can prevent you from entering.  \n\nIf you are not listed on the lease, then you have no rights to be in the house.  You do however have the right to your property back.  If they refuse you'll need to call the police over.  They would then be in possesion of stolen property if they refuse to allow you to take your belongings.
1120849
read your contract, since you are obviously renting the space where your home sits then there must be a contract you signed, and if it states that no additional people are permitted to live in the domicile then that is how it is, you can't just go against something you have signed. However, if it is not mentioned, then they have no right to do anything to you. It's time to do some reading.
500881
Contact the housing authorities, or land lord tenant court....and good luck.
680706
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.
498545
Hi I m from Good old SA, your Landlord is not allowed to terminate your lease because you had a frying pan in your room as long as you did not have a stove in the room which you where using he/she can do jack shit too you if he /she wants to dispute it you can contact the Department of housing who will look into the matter, there number is 011 355 4000 webpage www.housing.qpq.gov.za
1099859
This is a tough situation and there is no really good solution.\n\nRemember that what someone can "legally" do is not really a practical limit on what they may actually do. Worse still, you can have all sorts of legal rights but if the only way to exercise them is to go to court then the solution may be worse than the problem.\n\nThe only thing is really to get the stuff out right now. If the apartment is in the other person's name then she's not going to get any immediate help from the legal system.\n\nEDIT: From another question that you posted I'm now unsure if this is a room mate situation or a landlord-tenant case. Please clarify. It affects the answer.
840999
I would take pictures and video of the problems. Start a journal. I assume you have already spoken with the landlord about the minor problems. Write down the day, time and specifics of the conversation with the landlord about fixing the problem.\nNext write a dated letter about the problems. State that you are asking for the problems to be fixed within 30 days (assuming that the problem does not effect your health or safety). Also state, that if the problems are not fixed, you will deposit your rent into an escrow account at the Clerk of Courts. Keep a copy for your records and send it certified mail.\nIf after 30 days the problem isn't fixed, deposit your rent into the escrow account. You can also contact the housing inspector, health inspector or building inspector.\nAlso, get estimates of what it will cost to fix the problems. Get several different ones. Include copies of the estimates in the letter to the landlord.\nI know in MI, we can fix the problems and take the money out of rent money as long as reasonable amount of time has been gave to the landlord to fix the problems.
876336
No, they cannot do this.  She needs to get in touch with her local housing authority, or the Sheriff's office.  \n\nPersonally, I'd report a break in, and inform the police that I have a suspicion that it's in the landlord's office.
191871
if you put the money in escrow you can get a judge to stop the eviction .. however you need to keep paying rent into the escrow account and remit the full amount due when the mice issue is resolve.
202766
I didn't konw that, all the rats in my house moved out. They all had their little sticks with the bandanas tied aruond the end of it. The last one out looked back at me with a tear in his eye and said that I didn't leave enough crumbs on the floor, and they were all gone.
143765
That's but it, unless you can kill the bugger. They can't chew threw metal at all. The do like to get underneath those eaves alot. Did you think of updating your place with some dang can't think of it now. Hmmm whatever that metal underneath the eaves. Can't think of it now but people usually do that when they reside their house. Or if its in the facia, get only some new facia metal made up and installed. Call a siding company.
799975
Go to the blue pages of your phone book and look up the number for your city or township government. Call the number and ask for assistance with your rental regarding a safety violation. Once it's reported, you will probably find a legal way to put your rent in an escrow account until the work is done. Especially effective if the WHOLE BUILDING does the same thing!\nBut you need to get the gov't on your side and do everything by the book or you could get a black mark on your references.\n\nCity government is there to help you.
747125
Yes, this is very juevenile on their part, and very disturbing. Not at all funny, very pathetic, they must be very unhappy and miserable human beings. I am sorry you are having to deal with them, however, greatful I don't have them as neighbors. I would contact my landlord and also make notes and take photos of their actions. This sounds very anal retentive, however, incase you have to take them to court. You will need the proof for the courts and also for the landlord. This hopefully, will be resolved by the landlord. Good luck to you! The world is full of all kinds and unfortunately you have got some of the most miserable individuals as your neighbors. God bless
852273
1. Get out of this roach infested crap hole that we are renting and buy my kids a real home.\n2 --- 5  - doesn't matter- need to get my kids out of this situation
11813
I would talk to a lawyer to discuss your options. There might be a chance the landlord is found guilty of negligence.
1037377
If the people that you hate are doing something illegal, yes, you can call the cops. However, if it's nothing illegal and these people just really bother you, then you have either of two options: 1) talk to your roommate and work things out peacefully, and this is preferable, but  if that is not possible, then 2) sign a form that says you plan not to renew your lease, and find a different place to stay. Remember that you will still be obligated to your current lease, so you have to think about whether or not it will be worth the money and hassle it takes to break the lease early, if you want to do that instead.