Does a new/renewed lease=new tenancy or is it just a new lease & tenancy begins at occupancy? is there a legal definition?

When did you move in? When was the first lease signed? Why do you think he was wrong with the security deposit?

If you breached the lease, you could be liable for the remainder of the lease. The landlord would have to mitigate their damages, which it looks...

Can I appeal a case dismissal without prejudice?

You want to file an appeal because the court's ruling is causing you to have health issues. That would not be a good reason to appeal. Where is the...

Can I make bed bug covers mandatory?

You can add this. It could easily be part of your cleanliness portion of your lease. If you are unfamiliar with drafting a lease, hiring an...

My dad died - no will/estate. We received a reimbursement check for prescriptions and he has $ in bank. How do we get this $$?

You would have to go through Probate Court and his creditors would need to get notification of the probate. If they file a claim, the court would...

My father was assaulted and the police say there is nothing they can do. How should he proceed?

I am sorry to hear this. Did they interview any witnesses? Did you witness this? Your father can file a complaint with the police department about...

Does my landlord have to give me my apartment back after repairs from a fire or am i stuck displaced on the third floor

How different are the apartments? If your housing went from 2 bedrooms to 1, that is an issue. How long has it been. If he remodeled the other...

How can we navigate trying to find an apartment to rent with a 10 month old baby?

The biggest problem you are facing is landlords with lead paint in their apartments. If they rent to a tenant with a child under the age of 6, with...

I am sorry that you were embarrassed. This is not fraud. It is not illegal to look through an open window or open blinds. If you are going to pull...

Water damage to my personal property due to neglect by land lord.

You can dispute the turnaround in time, but the insurance company will only pay on claims that they are able to verify. Talk to a manager at the...