In the middle of an eviction but we are leaving voluntarily. How do we notify? Do we still have to appear in court?

If you let the LL get a judgment by default, it gives him grounds for pursuing you for a money judgment. Your better course would be to appear,...

Is this a good strategy?

You do not offer anything as to the actual violations. Is it the mere statements that violate the code or is it that you made claims as to doing...

I got notice of a housing court date yesterday and it is sched for Monday. I need more time to give notice to work.

You need to call and tell the housing clerk of the late notice. It is not as important, that you can't get off from work, but rather that you were...

Yes, you can demand moving expenses as damages, but you will need to be willing to risk having to move to a different apartment (different...

My roommate disappeared and I haven't paid rent in 5 months. Can I write her a letter of abandonment? Her name is not on lease.

You are asking the wrong question. Your problem is with the landlord. Did you sign on the lease? If so, you are solely responsible for the...

Tenant destroyed other tenants bathroom.

I always recommend starting an eviction action as soon as the tenant is behind one month. Housing should be their first priority. In your case, ...

Re: Homeowners property damage...ice/water damage/2011..Claim placed..ins adj.,places claim at 37k, No communique for 8mos.Con

I really do not understand your contractions and statement. if you are claiming that you are up against a statute of limitations, you have no...

Please help!!! Did I void the notice to quit and/or the eviction papers I sent to my tenant?

the short answer is that nothing cancels a N/Q. perhaps except a judgment. A N/Q simply terminates the prior lease. So, if you and the tenant...

Can I defend myself on my property in Connecticut.

This is a "catch 22" Question. For no matter what the answer might be, you will never know if your confrontation qualifies until it is to late. ...

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Tenant paid past due rent before I sent him a notice to quit. Does this void the notice to quit of any eviction papers?

My answer depends on your general relationship. A N/Q terminates a lease, so if you are happy with them otherwise, just have them sign a new...