Residential Lease
Written Lease for Less Than One Year Cannot Be Modified Verbally
Question: We signed a nine-month lease for a home in Apache Junction. The rent was $1,800 per month. There were a number of repairs that were needed before we could move into the home. Our landlord verbally agreed with us that, rather than the landlord making the repairs, we could move into the home now…
Read More‘Voluntarily’ Paying More for Security Deposit
Question: My mother lives in Indiana, and wants to rent a Scottsdale vacation rental from November 15 to April 15 for $6,000 per month. The property manager, however, is demanding payment from her of the entire $30,000 rent on the move-in date of November 15, plus a $5,000 security deposit. I am a licensed real…
Read MoreWhat To Do If Rental Damaged In Storm
Question: We have been renting a home in Surprise. Due to damage from a severe monsoon storm ten days ago, we have not been able to get back into the home. The landlord says that we may not be able to get back into the home for another three months. We are currently staying in…
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