How can I dispute the final escrow balance after moving out of an apartment?

File suit at the offices of the local District Justice where the property is located. The Court will decide whether there was damage or just...

Is a home rental legal if a re inspection for certificate of occupancy was never taken?

Are there repairs to be done to the premises? If so, call the local Housing Inspector in the area where you reside. The landlord will be compelled...

My mother in law just gave me a eviction notice stating that I have to leave in 15 days or a landlord tenant complaint will be f

An eviction notice is the initial step in the eviction process. The next step is the filing of an eviction complaint at which time you will have...

Fighting a bad landlord with a blog. Yea or Nay? Lawyers, please speak up. What do you think of this idea?

If you have repair complaints, call the local Housing Inspector who can cite the landlord if repairs need to be done. The Inspector can also summon...

I have lived in this apartment with 20 year old carpeting and possible mold issues behind the shower wall what can I do as rente

Mold must be addressed promptly. Excessive and long term exposure to mold could result in health problems. If the landlord fails to correct the...

How long do I wait to start withholding rent in escrow?

Call the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections first thing Monday morning. Lack of Hot water clearly violates the warranty of...

If this is an illegal occupancy, the landlord may be required to pay to have you relocated to other housing. Retain counsel ASAP to follow up with...

I pay 700 dollars of a 1125 monthly rent in an apatment where my name is not on the lease. My cousin, who is on the lease, pays

If they accepted rent, you can argue a tenancy exists. I presume you want to remain on the premises. If so, follow up with the landlord to try an...

I am a tenant in a house that was undergoing a sale and I was not notified about showings and inspections.

You are entitled to notice. Check the lease to determine how much notice is required and advise the landlord's representatives accordingly. That...

Can we sue our old landlord for our security deposit or more?

The landlord must return the deposit or a list of damages within thirty(30) days of the end of the lease or surrender and acceptance of the leased...

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