Utilities under apartment owners name. Can he charge us however much he wants?

If the lease says the landlord pays for utilities, you have a defense if he files suit to collect monies for utilities. Even if you are responsible...

My ex roommate has been holding on to my property and clothes for nearly 2 months. How do I obtain a warrant to get them back?

Contact the Legal Aid office in the county where you reside. You may qualify for free legal services. On information and belief, the Legal Aid...

How much time does a landlord need to give to someone staying in their home if they sell their house?

Did you take him to court for non-payment of rent or breach of lease? If you did not take him to court for lease termination, review the lease. It...

What happens after your locked out of an apartment due to breach of contract but more than half of the agreement is paid

If you did not comply with the agreement, the landlord had authority to evict. If you did comply with the agreement, you can file a petition to be...

Can my landlord keep my security deposit and demand additional payment for damages I do not agree with?

Leave a forwarding address when you vacate the premises. The Landlord has thirty days to return the deposit. If the deposit is not returned, the...

Landlord and Tenant......... I Need a lawyer to help in this case ....

Put the landlord on written notice of the repair complaints. If the repairs are not made, withhold the rent. Assuming the landlord files eviction...

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I ask for a stay for the 15th of this month. But my new place will not be avavailable until the end of this month. P

Try again to work it out with the landlord. That said, if you do not move by the 15th, he could file an eviction complaint, which, in my judgment...

Can a new landlord raise the rent by 14%. We are month to month in Little Ferry N.J.?

The other attorneys are correct. Is there a rent control ordinance in the area where you live? If not, the rent can be raised.

How do i file an injunction or restraining order against the Philadelphia inspectors who bug me with notices that are untrue?

I presume this is a Philadelphia property. The notices you received should state a time frame for you to file an appeal. Generally, said appeals...

My landlord says I owe $3960, but the summon served says $3,096. Which do I have to pay to prevent eviction?

I assume suit was filed against you in Philadelphia Municipal Court. Check the complaint. Is the landlord asking for possession of premises based...