I signed a one year lease on my apartment, however, the water heater broke and caused flooding what can I do on this?

To break the lease, you need proof that the landlord knew of the problems and did not fix them promptly. So, I suggest you send a letter to the...

Can a subcontractor put a lien on my house after I've fully paid my contractor for a project in nebraska?

Yes, however, your proof of payment should result in the lien being lifted, leaving the sub to sue the general contractor with you out of the...

Due to an injury, does my tenant have the right to stay while not paying rent?

the lawyer is expecting the court to sympathic. That should not deter you from starting the eviction process. You should also sue separately for...

Quite a while. First the Notice to Quit must be served. Then after the date specified has past, the complaint must be served. Then the Marshal...

My roommate went crazy on me and I want to move out. I'm not on the lease so if I leave can she sue me?

If the landlord cannot prove you were supposed to be on the lease, they cannot chase you for rent. but if for example you signed some of the rent...

I have filed a summons and complaint against my tenant. The court date is next Tuesday. 2 questions: the lease states that he

I am not sure whether the $ 10 per day will be legal in your state. find out first. As to the $35 late fee, that is added to each month past...

The heat is not working in my apt. it did not work well last winter - we were told that it was fixed this summer. What can I do?

First check with the municipality whether the space heaters are acceptable. also as to the requirement for hot water. If you pay your own...

Daughter moved into an apartment, got extremely sick in days, thought it was flu, doc said no. now we think it was Carbon monox

First of all, does your daughter want to move out? This is something that the landlord can and should fix. If he does, he can hold her to the...

Can I Waive "Repairs" ?

Sure you can promise anything, however it may not protect either you or your landlord from the penalties of violations or liability. You will...

I need to legally evict my mother's brother from her home

Who has the power of attorney for your mother? That controls who can protect her property. If that is you, I urge you to get an attorney and...