What happens if the tenant does not file an answer to a complaint eviction

The answer must be filed "the first Monday after the Monday entry date". Usually entry days are Mondays. Either way, assuming there is no answer,...

Can a lease contain a clause that allows a reality agency to enter the apartment with only one hour notice?

It depends upon the lease. Have you looked it over? Usually, it says something like notice must be "reasonable". Defining that is difficult. If you...

When is a real estate transaction officially broken and legally over?

I take it that you are not already working with an attorney yourself. I wish I could give you a definitive answer, but it depends how the Offer...

It will be difficult to provide a definitive answer online. There are many factors that can play into this. There are potential zoning issues,...

Lease changes via e-mail

My only additional point would be that an email "could" be sufficient. Again, it would depend on the language of the lease and the nature of the...

Pulling a permit for siding?

Often times this includes the local building inspector checking the work to make sure it was done, and you pay a fee for the permit application. Of...

From what I read here, it does not sound as though you have any actionable claims. Does your lease agreement require cotenant approval before...

Basic living rights of tenant at will

I disagree with the previous answer. There are good times and good places for use of tenancies-at-will. As for your "rights", it really depends...

My landlord wants to sell my building and there are illegal conditions in my apartment. What are my rights?

Your tenancy in the building is an interest in land. When the landlord sells the property, he is selling it subject to your lease. The landlord is...

What is the worst my condo association can do to me for smoking marijuana in my unit?

You've touched on what is starting to be a hot button issue in the condominium world. My one piece of advice would be to take a look at the condo...