My landlord wants to evict me for something that is not true

Attorney Mason gives very good advice. The one thing I would add is that the landlord would also need to prove his allegation that you are running...

I signed a lease with a room mate 2 weeks ago and can't move in now for financial issues. Informed landlord. What can be done?

Legally, you could be on the hook for the amount of rent owed for the duration of your lease, but the best outcome would be if you and the other...

It is possible that a landlord could prevail on an eviction for someone yelling in an apartment if it is frequent and disturbing to the other...

Help terminating lease from building with multiple code violations?

If you haven't already, you may also want to consider withholding rent due to the poor conditions in the apartment. This can often have the effect...

Mice inside unit, rats outside, dumpsters with holes, Landlord is not properly maintaining premises. Can I break the lease?

I am sorry that you have to deal with this frustrating situation. I generally agree with my colleague's answer, although I will add a few...

If I have been renting for 3 1/2 years, and the building has no occupancy permit, can I get some of my rent money back?

You may be able to get some or all of your rent back in a variety of ways. It sounds like you may have a case against your landlord based on the...

Will a judge evict a family with small child to the streets in winter time

The answer is that it depends. A landlord can only evict his tenants for a legitimate reason and so you would have an opportunity to tell the court...

I received a PHONY 14 day notice to quit by Certified Mail.Landlord has not retained attorney listed in the document.

If the notice to quit complies with the requirements of the law, then it may be valid. If you have concerns about its validity and the case...

We rent out a single family house. Left a week in between tenants to prepare the house not knowing it was infested with fleas.

I would add that it appears that you are making a good faith effort to deal with the situation. This is important since certain claims that tenants...

I have received a notice of eviction if I fail to pay in full in two weeks. I can't come up with that money in 14 days.

If you can't come up with the money with the 14 days provided by the notice to quit you will still likely have significant time after that during...