Notice to quit to tenant at sufferance ( for unpaid back taxes)

You should speak with a real estate and landlord-tenant lawyer. It's unclear what your situation is -- are you the previous owner, had the...

Can I find an attorney to settle a dispute on Ebay

You could hire an attorney if you wanted but, before you do that, review the terms of any agreements you have with eBay. It's likely they deal...

If you are providing the heat, then between September 15 and June 15 (the heating season), your units must be heated to at least 68° F between 7:00...

Do tenants have rights even if they do not pay rent?

Yes, tenant's have rights even if they haven't paid their rent, and especially when they are legally withholding their rent because of port...

I just found out that my landlord never had the apartment in which myself, my one year old son,and my husband live?

Violations of the lead paint law can come with very strict penalties against property owners, and you should speak with a landlord-tenant attorney...

A security deposit is simply money held in an account to ensure the landlord can repair the property if the tenant damages it. It is not a limit...

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I live in massachusetts, went to housing court, my landlord has applied my rental payment to atty fees,can he do that?

These answers are correct -- you lease likely has a clause that allows your landlord to charge you the reasonable costs of collection, including...

Should my landlord pay for an exterminator since I just moved in?

Yes, your landlord should arrange for an exterminator to come to the unit (and possibly the entire premises, depending on whether there are other...

Extremely Hostile Tenant

You need to immediately file a request for a temporary restraining order with the local Housing Court, and you should name your subtenant and your...

Hi, tenant lease expired today, moved, yesterday, and left her keys & a room full of furniture. Apt. is rented 9-1-13. now ?????

If you're sure that she's abandoned the premises, and any belongings remaining there, then you can do whatever you'd like with the furniture. You...