Can i sue my land lord

Dear tenant: You may sue the landlord for the amount of your loss after deducting any recovery from your renter's insurance coverage. In...

Hi, my friend is willing to rent an apartment in Germany Constanz, with the online conversation with the owner, he has agreed

In a long distance discussion and without a face to face or a chance to verify the the facts of the proposed rental; sending money is a mistake....

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What happens if an eviction attorney loses a tenants rent check that was given to him to give to me?

Dear landlord: Whether the check was lost or mislaid makes no difference as the lawyer and the tenant likely signed an agreement ( a...

In 10/2013, does the lease renew as a 2 yr (10/1/2013 -9/30/2015) or 1 yr (10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014) term, unless ended in writing?

Dear managing agent: One way to find original intent is to ask the landlord how the renewal term was created. The tenant may tell you that the...

What is landlord's responsibility to neighbors when they have been warned of negligent actions of tenant?

Dear neighbor: Provide notice to the owner of the adjacent property with a formal letter containing the photos and mailed by certified mail...

My landlord threatened to switch the locks because I won't move out.

Dear tenant: At least you know that your landlord plots to illegally evict you and now you can get a head start on protecting your...

Can my soon to be ex-boyfriend kick me out of an apt I've been living in AND paying rent for; for at least 9 months?

Dear tenant: At least be assured that you cannot just be "kicked out" and if your soon to be ex does so, the New York City Police will return...

Definition of "ownership" in jointly owned home?

Dear asker: In New York, ownership of real property is best evidenced by a deed. The deed provides notice to the "world" of the identity of the...

Dear landlord: If the tenant moved out on November 1, 2012, the tenant owed rent for the entire month. New York does not have a "law" relating...

What to put in my lease to protect myself in case of change of tenant?

Dear`Anne: A tenant cannot sell an apartment. If you are subleasing an apartment from a tenant, your sublease cannot extend beyond the tenant's...