If I'm on a month to month. Can my landlord go up $140.00 on my rent if I moved my partner in? I've done a lot of repairs!

First of all, I believe New Haven has a fair rent commission, so call them with your questions. But beyond that, without a written lease, each...

Usually it is 30 days or as agreed to in the lease. However that is not your problem. Unless the landlord agreed in writing, you owed rent until...

I moved out of an apartment last october.the landlord still hasnt given me my security deposit back and its been over 8 months.

Not only is the prior attorney correct in that your claim is still good, but more so, if you have proof as to your lease, written or oral, and...

Who is at fault for property damage due to the toilet over flowing my landlord or the tenants above me?

As far as you are concerned, both of them are. You need to give notice to both and to your insurance carrier as to the damages and let them fight...

I got a code violation notice, but I am unsure of which charge it is for and want to know what to do?

I suggest you have two alternatives to consider: A. Were you drinking in a manner that violated the ordinance? If so, is fighting a $75.00 fine...

CAN SUB-CONTRACTOR DIRECTLY SUE THE OWNER, EVEN IF THERE IS A CLAUSE FOR HOLDING THE OWNER HARMLESS?

Basically you can draft your contracts to impose any limitations you want. However, under general theories of law, quantum merit means that you...

While I agree with the prior legalistic answer, in simpler terms, the consumer's contract was with the flooring company. so they are primarily...

You need to do three things: A. Read the contract carefully, see if it says what you are being told. B. Read the statutes that apply. See if...

A subcontractor filed a lien against my property. The contractor wants me to pay the sub more money than the original bid.

The sub will be required to prove the amount of the debt. I expect Texas lien statutes provide for you to move for a hearing to release the lien. ...

Can you file a mechanics lien in Louisiana if you are not a licensed contractor ?

As I do not practice in Louisiana, I don't know. However, you should be able to find the appropriate statute on line. Read it! You should...