Friend borrowing my house for a year, I am charging no rent, but am charging utilities. Should I prepare a lease agreement?

Dear Owner: If I were able to provide legal advice to you then I would suggest that you absolutely use a written lease and provide for the...

Calculating 3 day Notice to Pay or Vacate? Partial Payments?

Dear Owner: According to you, without counting your late fees (and if the lease did provide for late fees and returned check fees as "additional...

I was just served with a notice of petition for non payment. I have a legitimate counter claim. Do I need a lawyer to respond

Dear Tenant: Yes. By all means hire an attorney. You may have valid claims for the property damage, but in a nonpayment proceeding, your...

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What are her options as a "Licensee" if any in a 10 day notice to quit?

Dear Friend: Your "friend" needs an attorney, because only her brother may claim she is a "licensee" instead of a co-owner of the...

Help me count the days in a 3 day pay or quit.

Dear Landlord: I agree with Mr. Wild's sound advice and he is located near you. It is hard to seek verification from an attorney in a public...

Can I cancel a lease before it begins?

Dear Tenant: Landlord and Tenant laws vary by state. Post your question to a Pennsylvania attorney. In New York a lease is effective when...

Is there a way to get rent back if the place isn't liveable?

Dear Tenant: Assuming you moved out after giving notice to the owner of the decrepit conditions in the trailer and had the trailer inspected for...

Dear Homeowner: You asked nearly the same question about three month ago because you had begun to burn the wood given to you when your guests...

Dear Claimant: Read about the process of a trial in Small Claims...

My son is 22 years old. He is receiving SSI. Would he be eligible to apply for Welfare

Dear Parent: Your son is receiving services but have you looked at New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities...