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Section 8 Tenant Rights
Summary
If you are a Section 8 tenant and your property has a new owner, the new owner must honor existing lease terms until they end or are renegotiated. Continuing to pay rent without a new lease typically results in a holdover tenancy, maintaining previous lease terms. Landlords cannot place utility bills in your name unless specified in the lease. Check your lease for utility responsibilities and contact your Section 8 caseworker for guidance. Local laws may vary, so verify with local housing authorities.Full Conversation
Housing issues
Hey ****! Could you let me know a bit more about your housing issue? Are you dealing with a landlord dispute, eviction, or something else?
Something elae
Hey ****! It sounds like you're dealing with something unique related to housing. Could you provide a brief description of the issue? That way, I can offer more specific legal information or guidance that might be helpful.
I’m on section * and I’m trying to figure out if a it legal what my landlord is doing
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Hey ****! Section * comes with specific regulations landlords need to follow. Could you share a bit more about what your landlord is doing that you're concerned about? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Hey ****! Section * comes with specific regulations landlords need to follow. Could you share a bit more about what your landlord is doing that you're concerned about? This will help me provide more accurate information.
My property have a new owner since between Nov- Dec *. My lease was up */*/* I have not signed a new lease but I’m still paying rent and section * is to as well.
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****, in Illinois, the new property owner must honor your existing lease terms until they officially end or are renegotiated. If you continue to pay rent and Section * is also paying, this is known as a "holdover tenancy," which often continues under the same lease terms until a new lease is signed or notice is given.
- Ensure that you're receiving receipts for rent payments.
- Verify with your Section * caseworker about any new lease requirements.
- The new owner should also provide their contact information and comply with Illinois landlord-tenant laws.
Would you like more information on your rights as a tenant during this transition?
****, in Illinois, the new property owner must honor your existing lease terms until they officially end or are renegotiated. If you continue to pay rent and Section * is also paying, this is known as a "holdover tenancy," which often continues under the same lease terms until a new lease is signed or notice is given.
- Ensure that you're receiving receipts for rent payments.
- Verify with your Section * caseworker about any new lease requirements.
- The new owner should also provide their contact information and comply with Illinois landlord-tenant laws.
Would you like more information on your rights as a tenant during this transition?
Plus they put a bill in my name that they are suppose to be paying
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It seems like a potentially serious issue if the landlord is placing bills in your name that they should be responsible for. In Illinois:
- Landlords cannot place utility bills in tenants' names if it's not stipulated in the lease.
- Check your lease agreement to see which utilities you're responsible for.
- Contact your Section * caseworker to report this issue.
Would you like more detailed information or assistance with this situation?
It seems like a potentially serious issue if the landlord is placing bills in your name that they should be responsible for. In Illinois:
- Landlords cannot place utility bills in tenants' names if it's not stipulated in the lease.
- Check your lease agreement to see which utilities you're responsible for.
- Contact your Section * caseworker to report this issue.
Would you like more detailed information or assistance with this situation?
I’m not in Illinois
Got it, ****! If you're not in Illinois, it's important to check the specific landlord-tenant laws in your location. Typically, the lease agreement should clarify who is responsible for paying utilities. You might also want to contact your local housing authority or Section * caseworker for guidance. Let me know if you need more help or if you want to be connected to local lawyers!
Yes the landlord is responsible for paying it. I never signed anything stating I’m gonna pay the bill. The * landlords before this one was paying it
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****, since you're dealing with a landlord billing issue under Section *, it's crucial to resolve it promptly. Here are some steps you can take:
- Review any written agreements or leases.
- Communicate with your Section * caseworker for guidance.
- Consider writing a formal letter to the landlord addressing the issue.
If you need further assistance or wish to connect with local lawyers, feel free to ask.
****, since you're dealing with a landlord billing issue under Section *, it's crucial to resolve it promptly. Here are some steps you can take:
- Review any written agreements or leases.
- Communicate with your Section * caseworker for guidance.
- Consider writing a formal letter to the landlord addressing the issue.
If you need further assistance or wish to connect with local lawyers, feel free to ask.
Ok is it legal to pay rent at a property that you didn’t even renew a lease at or even talk about if I wanted to renew it or move?
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In Illinois, if you continue to pay rent without signing a new lease, it's generally considered a "holdover tenancy." This means your tenancy continues on a month-to-month basis under the previous lease terms unless notice is given to terminate or renegotiate. Would you like more details on your rights as a tenant in this situation?
In Illinois, if you continue to pay rent without signing a new lease, it's generally considered a "holdover tenancy." This means your tenancy continues on a month-to-month basis under the previous lease terms unless notice is given to terminate or renegotiate. Would you like more details on your rights as a tenant in this situation?
Yes
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As a tenant in Illinois, here's what you should know about your rights in a holdover tenancy situation:
- You're protected under the previous lease terms until a new lease is signed or proper notice is given.
- Landlords must provide notice before requiring you to vacate or change terms.
- If you're paying rent, you're acknowledging the tenancy continuation.
Would you like more detailed information or further assistance?
As a tenant in Illinois, here's what you should know about your rights in a holdover tenancy situation:
- You're protected under the previous lease terms until a new lease is signed or proper notice is given.
- Landlords must provide notice before requiring you to vacate or change terms.
- If you're paying rent, you're acknowledging the tenancy continuation.
Would you like more detailed information or further assistance?
Again I’m not in Illinois
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Got it, ****. Since you're not in Illinois, you'll want to check the local laws regarding month-to-month tenancies and Section * regulations. Typically, if you continue to pay rent without a new lease, you're considered a tenant under the old lease terms. If you need specific guidance for your location or want to connect with local lawyers, feel free to ask!
Got it, ****. Since you're not in Illinois, you'll want to check the local laws regarding month-to-month tenancies and Section * regulations. Typically, if you continue to pay rent without a new lease, you're considered a tenant under the old lease terms. If you need specific guidance for your location or want to connect with local lawyers, feel free to ask!
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