Can a landlord raise your rent the day before it is due, without giving the required written notice?

The landlord is required to give you written notice of a rent increase at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the increase.The notice is...

What are my next steps/action items?

First of all, please accept my condolences. Losing a parent is difficult and having to deal with the estate long distance can seem like a daunting...

Can my landlord evict me without any notice knowing I'm not on a lease?

If you don't have a lease and pay rent on a monthly basis, then the landlord can evict you after giving a 30 day notice to vacate. Since you...

Is it legal to raise chickens

It depends on the zoning in your area. I suggest a call to the local building officials office.

How can I move in before closing?

Generally speaking, it is not good practice to move in before the closing, but it is more of a risk for the Seller than for the Buyer. I really...

The landlord in an apartment building behind our house has failed to respond to my verbal &written requests to cut his trees

Your problem is that you don't own the trees. They are owned by the Landlord/Owner of the property. You have made him aware of the dangerous...

Is it illegal for a landlord to collect rent then 4 days after send eviction notice

There are several different scenarios in which it may still be legal to send you an eviction notice 4 days after you have paid rent, however...

I don't know of another way to compel your landlord to return your security deposit other than thru the courts. You may want to suggest that if you...

Will i pay capital gains on a house that caught fire when i sell it

You should meet with a tax professional to get a definitive answer to your question. Generally, if the house was not your principal residence, you...

Will I need to have my son go to court because his dad passed away and he left unclaimed money and stocks?

As long as your son is the sole heir, there shouldn't be a problem. If there are any siblings, then he is not the sole heir is is not entitled to...