Viviendas, El Dueño, Inquilino y Alquiler

Si usted es un inquilino, la ley federal establece que no puede ser objeto a la discriminación por raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad, tener hijos, estar embarazada, tener una discapacidad física o mental - incluidos el acoloholismo y la previa adicción a las drogas. Muchos estados y ciudades también tienen leyes para prevenir la discriminación de el estado civil y orientación sexual.

Un dueño de propiedad no puede discriminar en contra de usted si tiene un perro para personas ciegas, incluso en un edificio en donde mascotas no son permitidas.

Los locales de alquiler deben ser "habitables". Esto significa que el apartamento o casa de alquiler debe estar en condiciones de ser vivida. No deben existir ningunas condiciones inseguras, tales como agujeros en el piso, el yeso cayéndose del techo, los cables malos, etcétera, y no debe haber infestación de animales dañinos tales como cucarachas o ratones. Es el dueño el que tiene la responsabilidad de asegurarse de que la propiedad para alquiler está en condiciones habitables.

Es especialmente importante que su unidad de alquiler estar libre de pintura a base de plomo, que es tóxico si se inhala o se come por los niños pequeños y animales domésticos, causando la baja del coeficiente intelectual, problemas de aprendizaje, Trastorno de Déficit de Atención Hiperactividad (ADD / ADHD), el retraso mental y daño cerebral .

A menos que haya una situación de emergencia, tiene derecho a la intimidad. Su propietario no puede entrar en sus instalaciones sin notificación previa.

Otros derechos, como la cantidad de depósito se le exige, si se le paga el interés de su depósito, y otros son diferentes de un estado a otro, por lo que debe averiguar qué reglamentos se aplican en su área.

Usted sería sabio en usar la fotografía o el vídeo para grabar la condición de los locales antes de mudarse - y obtener recibos con la fecha o la hora o fotos o vídeo estampada con el tiempo en el caso de cualquier controversia cuando desocupe el local.

Si usted se atrasa en el pago de su alquiler, o si su dueño está tomando medidas en contra de usted, usted debe conocer sus derechos para tener la debida notificación de la acción en contra de usted, la oportunidad de hacer sus pagos de renta, y los derechos de apelación.

Si está preocupado de que puede ser desalojado, póngase en contacto con un abogado o de una asociación de inquilinos local.

Artículos Sobre Vivienda, El Dueño, Inquilino o Alquiler

Algunas Ciudades Bloquean El Desalojamiento de Los Inquilinos por Razones de No Pagar la Hipoteca
El alto número de situaciones de "foreclosure" que los Estados Unidos está experimentando está causando otro tipo de crisis de vivienda que implica el desalojo de los inquilinos, y las ciudades están trabajando para bloquear esos desalojos.

Vivienda 101: Los Inquilinos Tienen la Última Risa
Tal vez estés tarde con el pago de la renta de un mes, y el dueño le hace la vida imposible, o resulta ser un chanta y no lo puede soportar mas, por lo que empieza a buscar vivienda alternativa. En lugar de ello, usted podría considerar la posibilidad de buscar para ayuda legal, y la luchar de vuelta.

Noticias sobre Vivienda, Los Duenos, Inquilinos y el Alquiler

JAN-7-08: A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Wildwood by a non-profit group accusing the city of not meeting its state-mandated requirements to provide affordable housing. [INQUIRER: HOUSING]

DEC-09-07: A family of immigrants filed a lawsuit against the San Francisco Housing Authority for its failure to grant them an emergency transfer to another apartment after their home was broken into. The family alleges they were harassed from the time they moved into their apartment, during a time of intensified anti-Muslim sentiment. [SF GATE: HOUSING]

DEC-05-07: A woman who is living without arms or legs has filed a lawsuit against her condominium association to force them to allow electronic doors to be installed in her unit and in the lobby. The suit alleges that the association discriminated against her by repeatedly refusing her requests for electronic doors. [POST: HOUSING]

OCT-20-07: An Alabama mother filed suit against the Mobile Housing Board in 2005. She claims that the board did nothing to remove lead paint from her apartment located in their housing project. The woman's children were diagnosed with lead poisoning in 1993 and the suit is just now going to trial. [REGISTER: HOUSING]

OCT-12-07: An Ann Arbor landlord is being sued for energy theft and non-payment of utilities. He is being accused of installing fake utility meters and using unlawful means to supply electricity to his various rental properties. [ANN ARBOR NEWS: LANDLORD]

OCT-12-07: A settlement has been reached in a housing lawsuit filed by the Vermont Attorney General against the owners of unmaintained rental properties. The AG charged the owners with the responsibilty of removing harmful lead paint that remains on their buildings. [NEWSLINE: HOUSING LAWSUIT]

OCT-10-07: Federal officials have filed suit against the owner of a California mobile home park used as an encampment for migrant workers. It is claimed that the park violates health and safety codes. [TRIBUNE: HOUSING]

SEP-24-07: The owners of a bar opened in tribute to 9/11 firefighters have closed their doors pending the results of a lawsuit against their landlord. They are suing the building's owner for leasing them a building that turned out to be a "lemon". [RECORD: LANDLORD LAWSUIT]

SEP-24-07: The town of St. John, IN has been sued by the Department of Justice for denying a housing variance petition for a disabled person. The complaint alleges that the request was reasonable and the city acted in a discriminatory manner. [RIS: HOUSING]

SEP-16-07: A housing lawsuit against a Manhattan landlord could become a class action suit. The suit alleges shoddy repairs, rent stabilization violations and illegal evictions. [NY1: HOUSING]

SEP-13-07: The owner of an apartment building will pay $110,000 to settle claims that building managers discriminated against African-Americans when renting apartments. Allegations included that the managers told African-Americans that apartments were not available when they really were and keeping a notebook listing the race of potential applicants. [JOURNAL SENTINEL: HOUSING]

SEP-11-07: A woman who has a dog as an assistance animal is suing a developer for discrimination after she was refused rental of a townhouse. The plaintiff alleges she was told the townhouse complex had a no-pet policy even though her dog was prescribed by a psychologist. [POST-BULLETIN: HOUSING]

SEP-06-07: A lawsuit will be filed against Canton Township alleging that a housing complex was not properly designed for people in wheelchairs. [NEWS: HOUSING]

SEP-03-07: Two men filed a lawsuit against an apartment complex alleging its owners and managers are guilty of housing discrimination. Residents also complain about denied or slow maintenance requests, damaged front doors and blown-out electrical sockets. [NEWS-RECORD: HOUSING LAWSUIT]

Ayuda Legal Para Conflictos de Vivienda, Con el Dueño, Inquilino y Alquiler

Si estás teniendo problemas con el dueño de su vivienda, o tiene otro problema de vivienda, por favor, haga clic en el siguiente enlace para enviar su queja a un abogado para evaluar su caso, sin costo ni obligación.

Published on Mar-1-08