Can I sue HUD?

You may file a private civil lawsuit, even if you have already filed a complaint with HUD. You must file your lawsuit at your own expense; however, if you cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint one for you.

How do I get medical priority for housing?

You may qualify to join our housing register if your housing is unsuitable for moderate or severe medical reasons or due to a disability. Applicants will then join the register in Band 3, or Band 2 if they are making a community contribution (for example work or volunteering).

Can a landlord evict a tenant for not paying rent?

Notice to Quit. If the tenant is not withholding rent because the landlord failed to maintain the property or make repairs, the landlord may begin the process to remove the renter from the residence. Landlords must provide a three- to five-day notice before filing an eviction with the court.

Can a landlord evict a disabled person with a disability?

Landlords cannot evict a disabled tenant from his home or apartment because the cost of modifying the home to accommodate the disability is “too much.”. Landlords have to make reasonable modifications to the living space to insure that it is safe and comfortable for the disabled tenant.

Can a landlord evict a tenant for Racial Discrimination?

You cannot evict a tenant for a reason that could be considered discrimination. You cannot evict a tenant because you don’t like the color of their skin, the religion they practice or the fact that they have children.

Can a disabled person refuse to sign a rental agreement?

Disabled tenants can refuse to show landlords medical records or answer questions about their disability before they complete a rental agreement. Disabled tenants have certain legal grounds and recourse if and when they’re taken to court for eviction.

Can a landlord evict a tenant for not paying the electric bill?

Since your failure to pay the electric bill threatened the safety and living standard of the tenant, you cannot pursue the tenant for the remainder of the rent or file for an eviction because they did not pay the full amount of rent.

Can a landlord evict a disabled person for no reason?

Tenants who fail to meet the definition of “disabled” or who live in buildings with less than five units can be evicted on one of five possible grounds: lapse of time, failure to pay rent, noncompliance with a landlord’s rules or regulations, breach of statutory duties, and engaging in illegal conduct or conduct that constitutes a serious nuisance.

What happens if a tenant does not pay rent?

If that time passes without any word or payment from the tenant, you can move on to file for eviction. If your tenant has not paid rent by the required time for the pay or quit notice, it is time for you to move on to filing for eviction with the court system.

Can a landlord file a discriminatory eviction against a tenant?

A discriminatory eviction is an eviction based on the tenant being a member of a certain class. You cannot evict a tenant because you don’t like the color of their skin, the religion they practice or the fact that they have children. The Federal Fair Housing Act protects seven classes of people.