The Security Deposit is supposed to be placed beyond the reach of the Landlord's creditors, therefore it has to be attached to the tenant's SS#. If...

In my experience, the judge will likely give an ample amount of time to secure counsel. Objecting to having the ability to even ask for a...

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Best practice is if you are going to send something that needs to be signed for, you also send it by regular first class mail. You should note the...

Need to get Mom's estate settled. Her one- man office lawyer unreachable. Any options?

Other than this attorney possessing the will, there is no requirement that he be involved in administering your mother's estate. You are free to...

You have many options. Your LL is responsible for keeping the premises free of pests. You can initiate a lawsuit, withhold rent until the situation...

What is judgement of dismissal and what is the next step in the process?

If you are the Plaintiff you want a default judgment in your favor, not a dismissal. That would take care of the liability portion, but you must...

Can we sue our property manager for excessive showings of our apartment and not notifying me of the past two showings?

Yes you can sue. The theory would be breach of Quiet enjoyment. Whether your suit will be successful or not is another question. However, what you...

What are my options for terminating a lease with little-to-no credit damage/penalties if I am unable to find a subletter?

Most small landlords do not report to credit agencies, so I would not worry to much about that angle unless your landlord is a large one. You...

Is a lease void if landlord provided wrong information before signing the lease?

A couple of things. First, the LL is required to give you a lead paint disclosure as part of the documents you sign. It is usually titled "TENANT...

Make sure you notify your landlord in writing. If there is an inadequate response you have several options. You can report to the board of health....