Dear Landlord: I would heed Attorney Mansella's warnings about backdating the lease. I hate to answer a question with a question, but it is...

How do I get my security deposit back?

Dear Tenant: Hire an attorney and hold your landlord responsible for their wrongdoing. Generally speaking, I do not advocate suing...

What are my rights and options?

Dear Tenant: If you only received a lease renewal, then there is no immediate threat. If your landlord wants you to leave, then he/she needs to...

Late rental fee

Dear Tenant: You do not have to pay the late fees. The information you found is correct: a landlord cannot charge a late fee until the rent...

Dear Tenant: I think I understand your position, but I am unclear as to whether you have a question. What exactly do you want to...

Over-payment and landlord refused to deduct electricity bill

Dear Hai: There are a number of issues here that need to be discussed in detail. If you did not expressly agree in your lease to pay for the...

Do I have the right to withhold my rent payment if the landlord refuses to make necessary repairs?

Dear Tenant: I agree. You should call the BOH's Inspectional Services Department visit your residence immediately. It would also be wise to...

Landlord is unresponsive and has not returned last months rent/deposit -- It has been over 60 days.

Dear Tenant: Do not wait any longer. Retain a landlord-tenant attorney immediately. You WILL recover triple the amount of your security...

Dear Tenant: I agree with the other attorneys. Hire a landlord-tenant attorney. Get your money back (and some).

Is this a case of extortion regarding my older landlord?

Dear Tenant, You have a viable claim against your landlord. You need to schedule a consultation with a landlord-tenant attorney as soon as...