Does my landlord need a renters license

In Philadelphia County, a landlord must have a rental license in order to collect rent. You may wish to check with the local or county government...

Should I just pay it and rid myself of them? Or wait for it to go to court and see if my chances are better there.

Consult with a local landlord and tenant attorney. If there were serious habitability issues in the apartment, you may a valid defense to the...

What are our rights w/ a month to month lease? What can we do to stay at least 30 days?

It appears the landlord did not give proper notice of lease termination. If so, the court may dismiss the case without prejudice and give the...

Pay the rent with postal money orders. Send the rent certified mail return receipt requested .

Can I sue for diminished lease value? Do I need a lawyer to represent me at the appeal? Can I sue for harassment?

Retain counsel for the appeal. An experienced landlord and tenant attorney would be quite familiar with what needs to be done on the appeal....

Do I send the demand letter even though I have already filed a claim, or should I not send it and just go to court? Thank you.

I assume that the landlord's assistant was person with whom you communicated during your tenancy at the premises. I also assume that the landlord's...

What actions by a landlord are considered criminal offense?

You need to specify what the landlord is allegedly doing to obtain a more definitive answer to your question.

How long do I have here before actual eviction and is it possible to collect any money from the remodel.

I assume your hearing is before a local district justice. Take any written agreement or other writings summarizing your discussions with the...

Does our landlord have to give us, back rent money that was paid while his is license expired? Should we continue to pay rent?

You cannot receive a refund for rentals already paid during the time the landlord did not have a license. However, if the landlord does not have a...

Is this house being illegally rented ?

If the landlord has improperly held your deposit, you can file suit for double the amount of the deposit, interest and other costs associated with...