What do I do if my landlord won't do anything about the issues I have told him about?

You can do two things. One, withhold rent. If you do this, you need to do it in the right way. Consult with an attorney. It’s easy to screw...

Would I have to pay additional fees for a case that was dismissed due to landlord failing to give proper notification of evicti?

There might be some clause in your lease that allows the landlord to charge collection costs to you. That being said, the judge might not make an...

Does a landlord have the right to switch utilities back into his name while you are still living there

Not without your consent. But consider the advantages: You might not be on the hook for your utility usage. But before you do anything, consult...

What is the process in evicting a roommate with no lease?

Even if you don't have a signed document, there still might be a "lease." Does he pay rent? What other arrangements are there? Also, 15 days...

Based on what you say the contract says, he shouldn’t be doing that. Ask him, nicely, to stop. Next, tell him that is against the contract and...

Can I sue to get my loans forgiven?

It is theoretically possible to obtain a discharge of some student-loan debt in bankruptcy, but it is not easy. One should, as mentioned in the...

The trick here is determining whether they are simply guests --- who can be told to leave at any time --- or tenants, who must be pushed out...

How do I evict my 37 year old daughter and her boyfriend from my house?

Evicting a tenant, including a family member, is a complicated task, especially if you think that the tenant might engage the services of an...

Can a landlord ask for rent from a final eviction?

The landlord cannot lock you out until he acquires a "writ of possession" from the court. He is several steps --- and about three weeks --- away...

The landlord needs to give a 30-day notice, in writing, delivered in a certain manner. Landlords frequently make mistakes when they attempt to do...