I want to increase my tenants rent at the end of their lease,

You first need to find out if Guttenberg has a rent control ordinance that governs increases in rents. If it does, then you must comply with the...

This is not a question for the Landlord & Tenant forum; it belongs in the Immigration forum, so I have moved it there.

Do I have rights to opt out of this month-to-month lease situation?

You and your ex are “jointly and severally” responsible for paying the rent under the original terms of the lease. That means that the rent could...

How do I get out of paying a sewer bill on a rental I no longer live at?

If you still have the keys to the apartment, then you have not properly terminated your tenancy and may still be held responsible for maintenance...

How to evict my almost 18 yr old son? He'll be 18 in 2 months

You would have to have him “ejected” from your property after his 18th birthday. Ejectment is similar to eviction, but for residents who have paid...

What can a condo association do when a condo owner decides to pay what they want for hoa fees instead of what they owe.

There should be a provision in the condo documentation for placing a lien on the property of the offending owner. If you are not familiar with...

I have a question about a judgement for possession.

Then he cannot have you locked out. His judgment becomes null and void. Be sure to pay by check or get a receipt for what you pay just in case he...

“Reasonableness” is the standard used to determine the legality of such issues. This late fee is only about 6.7% of the rent, which is usually...

If a tenant is a few weeks late? Can the landlord or management company begin eviction proceedings?

The landlord can begin eviction proceedings the day after rent becomes late. So if rent is due on the 1st of the month, if it has not been paid by...

Can I be evicted for not showing up to court even though the case is supposed to be dismissed?

You should definitely appear in court on the date for which trial is scheduled, just in case. Better safe than sorry. Be sure to bring proof of...