Robert Griswold
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Dead landscaping to cost landlord thousandsAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am a landlord with one rental house. I have a problem with damage done to the landscaping by the tenants who recently moved out. The rental contract states: "Th...
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Small claims court is often best place to settle disputes with landlordJul 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Late last year the roofs were completely replaced on my apartment building. I had never had any roof leaks. Recently, I returned from a week's vacation to find th...
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Withholding rent for slow repairs is not advisedJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am a renter and we have lived in the apartment for more than two years. At the end of March I informed the landlord that one of our kitchen drawers and the cabi...
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Landlords say no-smoking rule is legalJun 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I work in a major university's housing referral office where we work with local landlords who want to offer housing options to our students. Recently a landlord c...
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New trend in rent raising?May 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have been a renter for many years and I have noticed a recent trend among the larger local management companies where they are now seeking to renew a long-term ...
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Protecting other tenants or risk being accused of discriminationApr 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We have several multifamily units with moderate turnover and we run a full credit check on everyone wishing to apply. Sometimes we get applicants where their inco...
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Owner of late fees at questionApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I own a 20-unit rental property and have a property management company. One of my renters is having difficulty paying rent on time and I have just noticed that th...
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Renter's insurance can be terms of leaseMar 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am a tenant, and the owner of my apartment complex recently sent notification to the residents that we are required to have $100,000 renter's insurance coverage...
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Determining property manager's liabilitiesMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have recently inherited a property from my deceased father and have uncovered that several of my tenants haven't been paying rent over the last few months. Also...
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Tenant not responsible for locksmithMar 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have been a tenant in a 30-unit apartment building for more than seven years. A few months back, I went to use my key in the front door of the lobby entrance to...