What should be the statement in the rental lease to be able to deduct unpaid rent from security deposit?

There is no specific language you need. The security is there to ensure performance under the lease. If she has vacated and owes rent the...

I am under joint contract for rent with a bad husband. I want to break the lease. What do I legally do with his things?

The property is abandoned. You are responsible for returning the rental in broom clean condition upon vacating the property. You can dispose of...

Get the Department of Health to visit and send a notice of the problem to the LL asap as required under the lease. If the infestation is as bad as...

If landlord did not previously enforce no pet portion of lease for 6 yrs (& other dogs live here) can they send Notice to Cease?

Assuming you have not hidden the dog from the LL, he is deemed to have waived the objection under these circumstance. Since you have complained...

How do I get a tenant out of an illegal apartment?

Ms. Ginzburg hit it on the head. Your friend is going to have to move gingerly. I would have everything reviewed and see if there is another...

Am I entitled to my security deposit if I left a month to month lease due to multiple mouse infestations?

It depends did you give the LL notice under the agreement of the problem? If yes, then you can get the security back but will have to sue.

I left my apartment do to constructive eviction. Can I be sued?

Successfully? Probably not. It depends on the initial condition of the apartment, what damage if any beyond normal wear and tear. The evidence...

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Can landlord deduct the unpaid rent(1.7 months),late payment fees, damages, court cost, and attorney cost from security deposit?

Yes, if it is allowed under the lease. Be advised if you represent yourself the attorney fees are not a factor.

Is my landlord harrassign me and was it illegal what they did?

Your lease is good until the day it expires under its terms. The LL has to have a basis under the Anti eviction act to evict you and has to go...

Tenant didn't pay rent, left & took his belongings from the apt but didn't return keys.Can I change the locks &get a new tenant?

Change the locks. You will also need to send him an accounting of his security by certified and first class mail to his last known address. If...

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