My apartment needs some maintenance

Put the landlord on written notice of the repairs to be made to the premises. If, for any reason, the landlord refuses to make repairs, you should...

Who can I call or report what my landlord is doing to me ?

Self help eviction is not permitted in Pennsylvania. Call the police to get access to the basement. Get an attorney immediately to follow up with...

If the lease requires you to pay utilities, OK provided it is Actual use. If there are not separate meters, there is no way to determine actual...

If my name is on a lease to one apartment, can I reside in another with my fiancée legally without being on his lease?

If there is no breach of contract, there is no case. If you fail to make the half payments, that could give rise to legal action. Does your...

Can I evict a tenant Who pays late and refuses to pay the late fees.

Late fees can be charged if the rent is paid late. How much are you owed in late charges? If it is a small amount, it would not make sense to file...

Generally, leases are assigned to the new owner when the parties go to settlement. There is nothing a tenant would need to do to transfer the...

Water leak kitchen ceiling from bathtub landlord says I have to pay cost to repair up to 400.00 over 400.00 he pays lease 50.00

Get an attorney to assist you. There is a warranty of habitability in residential leases. Repairs are the responsibility of the landlord at his/her...

Do I need an eviction lawyer?

If you are a section 8 tenant, you may qualify for free legal aid. Call the Legal Aid office in the county where you reside. One of their attorneys...

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Apartment management refusing to fix heating cooling unit. Need options

If you live in low income housing, you may qualify for free legal services. Go online and get the telephone number of the Legal Aid office in the...

If the tenant breaks the lease, are they entitled to their last month's rent and security deposit in Pennsylvania.

After tenant vacates the premises, make a good faith effort to rent the apartment. You should try to mitigate your damages. Keep copies of any ads...