Can you get tenants to stop smoking in an apartment?

Notify the landlord again about the problem. If the landlord does not abate the problem, have an attorney follow up on your behalf. Second hand...

How do i go about retrieving my property from my ex roommates house when she won't let me in?

Are you a tenant on the lease? Is the landlord aware that you resided in the premises? Contact the landlord. He/she should be able to give you...

I received a notice to quit three months ago

If the property was sold, your lease was probably assigned to the new owner at settlement. Therefore, there is no need for a new lease. Whether the...

You have been given good advice from the other attorneys answering your question. In addition, who screens your tenants? If the tenant is as bad...

Want to stop eviction due to lease used not valid

When were you in court? I presume the Judge granted a money judgment and possession of premises. If possession was granted for non-payment of rent...

Landlord/Tenant. How long does landlord have to reopen eviction case. We have paid back rent but are now 2 wks late. New Jersey

Did you sign a consent judgment at court? What were the terms of the consent judgment? Did you have an attorney at court. If you paid the monies...

How can I legally force my landlord to offer me a free-noise home at night coming from upstairs neighbors ?

Notify the local police of the noise. Do so to create a record of the noise complaints. If the problem continues, one may argue the covenant of...

Rental foreclosure

Read the notice carefully to make certain you are not being requested to respond to the bank. At some point, you may receive notice from the Bank...

Can a LL legally use a security deposit to pay their mortgage if the tenant fails to pay rent?

A security deposit may be used for property damage or other monies owed to the landlord after a tenant VACATES the premises. If the tenants miss a...

I have dealt with this issue as an attorney for landlords. Generally, the landlord contacts SPCA before an eviction and has the animals taken out...