My tenant caused a kitchen fire and I am requesting reimbursement of my 2,500 deductible from her insurance carrier – without su

Of Course, if you have a written lease,that is what the security deposit is for. Otherwise, make demand and offer monthly payments with interest...

Is it possible to break my lease or not extend my lease (which was extended on 1 August 2015 for another year)?

I agree, it is not likely that you actually renewed the lease over the phone. So you have a choice, Either send written notice that you are not...

The two or three of you should join to have one attorney file a lawsuit for fraud, etc. It is not likely that there will be enough assets to cover...

We recently sold our home in CT which went through a thorough inspection - passed with no issues. New owners having water issues

You should not have to worry. If you disclosed the well, the buyer should have investigated the draw down rate. Your two occupants vs his 4 or...

A friend is breaking the lease we signed together; wants me it give them back their half of the security deposit now.

Do you realize that you will have to replace, his 1/2 of the security deposit? Why be so nice?

Landlords rights to enter an apartment after eviction for non-payment of rent was ordered to tenant.

You need to do an immediate inspection, with a witness and a camera. List all the damage and make demand for them to repair. Then servev them...

My tenant has vacated property before court date.i

Just bring suit for the damages and losses

What are my rights as a tenant pertaining to lead paint and lack of disclosure?

Simply put, Get out of there! You now have due notice of the hazard and that you have no legal right to remain, either because of the...

Can my landlord evict me if has been accepting partial rent payments from me?

I agree with the prior answers. You owe the "full rent", so the eviction can be valid. But, it does not start until you are legally served. But...

Housing is federal funded.smoking is allowed in one place.can they use this for eviction if I walk out and around building

I agree with the prior answer. It is a question of proof. But two points: 1. You know what you have been doing, so why play games. ...