Posts by Robert Lopez6

You don't actually need a specific permit just to rent out a property

It isn't strictly necessary

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Things can get pretty messy here because if they don't have any savings and aren't willing to move out, you're stuck in a corner where your only option is to file a lawsuit—but let’s be honest, how much are you actually going to recover if there isn't any money to seize? Besides, is there any judge in the country who would realistically rule to throw a mother and her newborn out onto the street without ensuring she has another place to go, whether that's with you or through some city housing program?
I suppose I would personally push the legal route further, even if it sounds a bit cold-hearted, but then again, at the end of the day, this is just my profession.

fadedsailor17 said:I was wondering who actually owns the phone lines inside an apartment building—specifically the wiring running from the main utility closet to the individual units?

I’m asking because I’ve run into a massive headache; apparently, there's an issue with the wiring and my internet is absolute garbage right now.
I’m currently with AT&T, so I called their support line. They sent a technician out, and after checking everything, they concluded that the connection is fine up to the building's distribution box and perfectly fine from my wall jack to my router. That means the fault lies somewhere in that middle ground between the building's hub and my apartment. The AT&T tech told me it’s outside his jurisdiction and that I need to report it to the HOA representative. Naturally, I called that guy, and he just insisted it’s a Verizon issue. Then I called Verizon, and they said they can't touch it until AT&T files a formal request. When I went back to AT&T, they claimed they have nothing to do with it since the wiring belongs to the building, suggesting the HOA should just hire an electrician and bill the repair to the association. I’ve been stuck in this endless loop all morning.😢
I honestly don't know who else to call at this point. Everyone keeps claiming it's someone else's problem and nobody seems to give a damn, so absolutely nothing is getting fixed.

The wiring and those junction boxes are typically considered common property owned by the building's residents, along with the internal installations, so you'll likely need to find a contractor and cover the cost yourself. However, you might want to try taking a harder stance with AT&T; perhaps tell them that they either need to resolve the connectivity issue or they can kiss your subscription goodbye.

As far as I am aware, our domestic tobacco industry has actually relocated a portion of its manufacturing operations over there

First off, we have to consider that a tenant simply has no way of knowing whether their landlord has actually fulfilled their tax obligations or not.
Secondly, this specific scenario applies strictly to protected tenants, because under the current rent control law, a lease agreement serves as a legally binding substitute for a court judgment.
Therefore, I don't think this example can really be compared to the situation mentioned above.

Would you really consider reporting him to the IRS without having a single shred of actual evidence? It seems like such a massive leap to take. Honestly, I think it’s best to just let this whole thing go and get on with your lives; why bother sinking down to his level?

I honestly don't see any issue with scheduling the renovations for August. If you look at the numbers, the major municipal pools in Washington, D.C.—like the ones managed by the Youth programs or those large athletic centers—tend to see their lowest foot traffic during that month. This is largely because about 80% of the people using these facilities are actually members of local sports clubs rather than casual swimmers. Of course, the underlying issue remains that Washington, D.C. is still lacking five or six major aquatic centers to truly meet the needs of the community.

In principle, there aren't any special legal rights at play here. I mean, do people honestly think a father would actually sue his own son over something like this? If someone can't even afford to flip an apartment, how are they supposed to manage a lawsuit when they clearly don't have the funds for a decent attorney? Please don't take this the wrong way, but I'm a bit confused by the situation you're describing. So, the son was living in his father's place with verbal permission, which isn't anything out of the ordinary, right? He didn't exactly wreck the place; he just didn't repaint the walls or touch up the window frames—which, unless there was a specific agreement to the contrary, is really the owner's responsibility anyway. Now, is the father seriously expecting someone else—in this case, his son—to step in and renovate his property until it looks brand new? 😂
Based on everything you've shared, it seems to me there is absolutely no way to legally force a son to do something like that.