If the lease of an apartment didnt go through can landlord keep security deposit? i found out apt was ilegal and did not move in

No, she cannot legally keep your deposit. There was never an agreement for which that money was security. If she does not return it, however, you...

Can I get evicted for parking?

Unless your lease has a provision that states that you must park in a particular area, I don't believe your parking in unassigned spots is a...

The landlord has the right to seek payment from any and all of the parties who signed the lease. I doubt that the landlord would voluntarily agree...

Landlord deducting money from sec. dep. , going back on his words, what are my rights?

Ultimately, you have the right to sue your former landlord for improperly withholding portions of your security deposit. As you probably know, he...

Is it legal for a Landlord to include the repair clause below in a Residential Lease Agreement? What room is there to negotiate?

It is a permitted provision. In fact, similar language is in most residential leases. Basically, it says, You break it, you fix it, with a $100...

Living in unacceptable conditions, paying way too much, now today given a notice to quit May 8th! What are my options?

I don't see a defender to an eviction. That means you are going to have to move. It sounds like you want to move. In an eviction, the court will...

We are making a room available to a professional temporarily for free as a guest & need an agreement drawn up

This arrangement may prove to be an example of "No good deed goes unpunished." I gather that you are doing this out of generosity but still seek to...

Landlord began an eviction, but we left prior to any filings etc. We have found out that he went to court without us.

It sounds like he withdrew the eviction action but he may have decided to sue you for unpaid rent or for damages to the apartment not covered by a...

I live in a house that the landlord rents room only 3. Does the landlord suppose to have a license

The landlord is prohibited from entering your apartment except in specific circumstances. Just walking in is not permitted. Taking your mail from...

In practical terms the motion for use and occupancy puts pressure on the defendants to file an answer. In your case, that has happened. You need to...