The landlord has the responsibility to make the home that is for rent habitable and safe. Renter’s insurance is to protect the renter and their personal items. Caitlin and Amie have been displaced from their home and have lost the majority of their personal property because of a leaky roof that caved in their room. There are a plethora of possible solutions, but the solution that is most fair to all four girls and the landlord, is to have the landlord repair the ceiling at his expense, and for the rental insurance to cover the cost of the loss of Amie’s and Caitlin’s personal property, as well as the expenses that have occurred because of their displacement. “Even if it is not in your rental agreement or lease, your landlord is required to
Foster parent, Audrey Shamblee, expressed that the bags which were observed in Earnest, Albert, and Timothy’s bedrooms are filled with items that will be placed in the trash receptacle. Ms. Shamblee expressed that she is caring for three teenage boys and refuse to clean their rooms for them. Ms. Shamblee indicated that the cable wires observed in the home are positioned out of Jade’s reach. As for the bathroom situation, Ms. Shamblee explained that they have documentation which depicts the repairs which were expected to occur in her apartment and are currently outstanding issue. Ms. Shamblee submitted several civil court documents which orders NYCHA to correct multiple concerns reported within Ms. Shamblee’s residence.
In the end of 18th century to 19th century, more and more people began moving into developed cities. Especially in New York City, thousands of new immigrants were seeking a better life than the one they had before. Tenements were built as a way to accommodate this growing population, and the majority people who lived in tenements were working-class, cause back to that time most tenements were located near factories, tenements were highly concentrated in the poorest neighborhoods of the city. A typical tenement building had four to five stories, in order to maximize the number of renters and to maximize their profits, builders wasted little space and buildings that had been single-family residence were divided into multiple living spaces to fit in more people, early tenements might dwell in almost 90 percent of their lots. There were no housing laws to protect the rights for people who lived in tenements until they stated The First
In further understanding the differences between the trends in rental v. owner-occupied housing, we can apply economic theory. First and foremost, is supply and demand theory. This is the most basic of economic principles. It explains how prices are set, how and when the market is at equilibrium, and human behavior in the context of a free market economy. (The Law of Supply and Demand, n.d.) The greater the demand for a good, the higher its price. This is what we saw with the build-up of the housing bubble.
The responses from tenants tend to revolve around three of the same topics. Our tenants tell us that:
Title 42 U.S. Code § 12703 - Purposes of Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, states, “to retain wherever feasible as housing affordable to low-income families those dwelling units produced for such purpose with Federal assistance” (US Constitution). Meaning, low-income houses should be valued as such only under reasonable circumstances. Affordable housing protection laws and policies like perpetuity clauses are resulting in unintended consequences. The intricacy of Law of the United States deploys a sense of justification, deposition, and perpetuation of structural violence via housing laws. How are selling and refinancing restrictions set forth by permanent perpetuity clauses on low income homes affecting the homeowners, their
I am fortunate at the this time to not have to be concerned with government policies and politics that create barriers to affordable housing, especially rental housing. The most significant issue with rental housing, however, is the rising costs of rent (Schwartz, 2010). For many populations, the cost of renting a housing takes up a significant amount of their annual income, making saving and monetary flexibility near impossible. In some instances, this expense accounts for up to 30% of income (Downs, 2008). It is also significant that one of the populations that most generally ut...
In my experience as a real estate sales representative, I have looked at many rental properties that are owned by people that are commonly known as slum lords. These units are in disrepair with leaks, mold, mildew, holes in walls, ceiling and poor floor coverings. Many people are afraid of pushing these issues to have repairs done as they might lose their shelter or their rent could be increased. There are people living in a rooms in a house, that are also at risk as they don’t realize they are not protected under the tenant act so the owners can remove them from their shelter without notice. I have also experienced people living in abandoned commercial buildings ...
Those who argue in favor of rent control say that it is the only way to protect
Renters have gained a better understanding as to what transpires whenver a unit has been abaoanded or if they fail to pay their montlhy bill. However, this heintended level of awareness has a price and now renters are paying more for their monthly sotrage bills than ever before.
While you may not feel the need to purchase renters insurance, should anything happen to your home or your possessions your landlord's property insurance will not cover it. You will be faced with having to replace your possessions out-of-pocket if they are lost or with paying for damages and medical expenses if you are sued. Florida renters insurance is very affordable
In preparation for this paper I listened to this American life’s 512th podcast house rules, reviewed 3 peer reviewed articles and also reflected on the circumstances of my own life. Before doing research on segregated housing I was completely biased on the topic, but prior to doing research I gained a whole new perspective on the idea. As a young black girl growing up in a black community I always wondered what was the reason for ghettos why is it that although racism has been abolished African Americans and Caucasians in most cases still live in separate neighborhoods, with Caucasian neighborhoods having better living conditions, schooling, and even opportunities. Growing up in a black community I grew up in a neighborhood with
The issue with the suggested location of the homeless shelter is that it is too close to businesses, an elementary school and a park. 1000 N. Kraemer Place is not the adequate location for a homeless shelter, there are businesses nearby and a school 1.9 miles away, this is not safe for children walking home from school. If this shelter were to be opened it would result in major chaos with the children’s parents because the parents will not allow their precious jewels to walk home after school. Aside from the school there is also a park located 1.2 miles from the proposed shelter, children are constantly playing at all hours of the day, but if this homeless shelter is placed here parents will not give their children permission to go out and play. This prohibits children from receiving their daily needed exercise.
The main problem rent control can create to landlords is the case of the tenant do not move out because of the good rental price. That causes the landlords to lose money by not being able to increase the rental price of their units. Besides, the price of maintenance continues to increase, causing landlords to not earn any profit with their ...
Hesther is opening this week-end her new restaurant and a cooking school. In order to be ready in time, she asks Gladys to help her with the ordering and the guest list for the opening. She also requires a delivery man to deliver tables and chairs in the hall. However, everything doesn’t go as planned, Gladys get injured while fixing the lights in the cellar, and a piece of masonry falls on the delivery lorry. In the meantime a young boy, Tim, breach into an old house located on the property. He gets injured and rips his jeans. The question is then to determine whether Hesther can be held liable in each situation. This question then deals with occupier’s liability.
Communicating with people from other countries often makes me bother, and it happens when I am totally not expected about. This is not the first visit to the other country, but talking non-native language in non-native country is quite different from the long time study in my country. Especially, when we face some special occasion, like renting a room, it is very hard to negotiate with people. Renting a room is not a thing I am familiar with even in Japan. One day on July, one rumor among Japanese students became true, that not all of us can have a room in dormitory even if one send request in this April. My friend received a mail from UNR, which said that he could not have a room next semester. My friend and I were just shocked and on that day we started looking for a room.