Can a rental agreement be shorter than 12 months?

Oral rental agreements shorter than 12 months are valid. However, using a written lease for a rental agreement is the best practice. It is the best way to confirm the agreement between the landlord and tenant.

Can a landlord file for eviction because of the Menorah?

You file for an eviction because you think the menorah may discourage Christians from renting your property. You feel that there are more people who practice Christianity in your area and thus they represent a larger tenant base. This is religious discrimination and it is illegal.

When do you have to pay rent to a landlord in Hawaii?

Unless the lease states otherwise, rent is due at the beginning of the lease. If the lease does not state the amount of rent, rent will be charged at the fair market value of the rental unit. Landlords cannot require a tenant to pay rent by check or any other type of negotiable instrument.

Can a landlord evict a wife who is pregnant?

You find out the wife is pregnant. You do not want a screaming newborn disrupting the other tenants in your property, so you file to evict the couple. This is discrimination against families, and it is illegal. Your state or county may allow certain tenants to be classified as protected tenants.

How much does it cost to rent a house to your daughter?

It’s a little raggedy, so you rent it to your daughter for $100 per month, which is an annual rental rate of $1,200. The fair market rental for the unit in its current less-than-optimal condition is around $600. Now you decide to really fix the place up because, well, she’s your daughter.

Is there any situation in which a tenant can withhold rent?

Is there any situation in which a tenant can withhold rent? Yes, a tenant can withhold rent if there is a major problem or hazard in the rental unit that makes it unlivable. You should find out about the specific situations in which your state allows withholding rent, however, since you can be subject to eviction if you wrongfully withhold it.

Are there any tax problems with renting to children?

You can have potential income tax problems that disallow expenses in excess of income when you rent to your children, but not because of the relationship. Instead, it’s how much you charge them because they’re your children. To understand the hazards, begin with the concept of “fair value.”

How long does a landlord have to give you notice of withholding rent?

If rent withholding is allowed in your state (or under a local rent control ordinance), find out: whether you must give the landlord a certain amount of notice (ten to 30 days are typical) to fix the defect, or whether the response time must simply be “reasonable” under the circumstances, and