Written by attorney Joseph Tobener, over 1 year ago.
Tenants Rights After Fire, Flood or Disaster REVISED O8/30/10 If a landlords wrongful or negligent act causes a fire, a tenant may recover medical bills, moving costs, rent for a replacement... more
Written by attorney Edward Lake, 27 days ago.
Environmental claims address types of toxic mold that can cause injuries or illnesses. One type of claim that may lead to compensation is exposure to harmful mold. This type of personal injury case... more
Written by attorney Athina Karamanlis Powers, about 1 month ago.
Whether you're a newbie lawyer or experienced one, you know that when you litigate or you write a letter to the opponent or even when you receive the letter or memorandum complaint, the first thing... more
Written by attorney Douglas Wright, 12 months ago.
Once youve prepared the eviction notice, you need to make sure you serve the notice properly. There are a few options: first, you can do it yourself or have a friend to do it. These are the least... more
Written by Avvo Staff, over 2 years ago.
Building owners can impose restrictions on tenants, but signing a lease does not mean giving up all your rights. Federal laws provide basic protections to most tenants, and many states offer... more
Written by attorney Rixon Rafter, over 1 year ago.
Once the parties have reached a rental agreement, the landlord must deliver physical possession of the premises to the tenant. Although landlords own their property, they may not enter the leased... more
Written by attorney Brian Hester, about 3 years ago.
Were you served a copy of the foreclosure complaint naming you as a tenant?. In Ohio, a party can name anonymous parties if they don't know the true name of the parties. Therefore, if there's a "... more
Written by attorney Marc Whitham, about 2 years ago.
The primary legal protection for residential tenants in California who have had their utilities shut off by a landlord is found in Civil Code Section 789.3. This code section prohibits a landlord... more
Written by attorney Theodore Araujo, about 2 years ago.
The Law. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No. 111-22, §§ 701-704 (2009), which became law on May 20, 2009, applies to state eviction proceedings. The act requires that a new... more
Written by attorney Jeffrey Feuer, almost 3 years ago.
All renters in Massachusetts are entitled to certain basic rights: 1. Exclusive Right to Possession of the Apartment Can my landlord lock me out of my apartment without a court order? No, not for... more
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