Can I file a lawsuit against my landlord for negligence and lack of duty?

A landlord is generally not responsible for personal property belonging to tenants and every lease contains some sort of disclaimer to that effect....

"Selling" my house to a son - daughter feels entitled to some equity.

No one is ever "entitled" to anything. The choice is yours, not your daughter's. You should do what is best for you.

There is no set time frame for accepting or rejecting an offer to purchase. The offer remains in effect until the seller accepts or rejects it or...

Divorce/Quit Claim Deed/Mortgage

You are still on the mortgage unless your ex refinanced after you deeded your share to him. it certainly is possible to be jointly liable for a...

Liability of rent for an extra month

If your lease requires you to give 60-days notice, then you are liable for the additional month's rent, unless the landlord was able to rent out...

You must give the tenants 2-months' notice that you are terminating their tenancy due to your need to occupy the premises yourself. You must sent...

Do landlords have the right to force tenants to buy renters' insurance in order to renew lease?

As long as they are not discriminatory or illegal in any other way, a landlord can impose whatever requirements he wants for a renewal lease. Your...

I fell on the sidewalk outside my apartment on January 30th.

Is there a legal question here? This really should be posted in the personal injury forum, not real estate.

"Illegal" means that NO ONE may occupy the space, ownership status notwithstanding. You could be ordered out of the basement by local zoning or...

Went to court for ejectment. Judge gave is 50 days due to situation. Landlord cut our ac lines. High risk newborn and 6 yr old.

Go back to the police and/or judge and notify them that the landlord is violating their orders (and the law). However, it would not surprise me if...