Signed a one year lease in July 2012 and landlord never gave me my copy. I had two witnesses when I signed it.

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   Rixon Rafter

   Fairfax Landlord / Tenant Lawyer

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   Answered February 23, 2013 16:21. A LL has NO power to evict. Only a court does. Depending on what your lease says, what type of tenancy you have (apartment, house, room in house; weekly, monthly, annual) your rights may vary a bit--at bottom remember the LL must use your state courts if he/she is going to force you out.
   
   First thing a lawyer is going to need to see is your lease agreement. If your lease is oral and month to month (or written and month to month for that matter) the LL still has to give you proper WRITTEN notice of termination.
   
   Contact a local landlord tenant attorney (many give free consultations) and have a quick chat--it souldn't take long to figure out your status--and don't let that LL bluff you into anything.

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   Kerrie MatrePro

   Cincinnati Litigation Lawyer

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   Answered February 25, 2013 10:55. Two issues come to mind...
   The first is that as long as you are paying as set out in the Lease, you cannot be evicted. Secondly, if he is discriminating against you on the basis of religion or religious beliefs, you definitely want to speak with an attorney!

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