I sold property, who pays the transfer costs, me or him?

Are you related to the buyer? That might impede the transfer of the utilities. Is that what you mean by transfer costs?

Should I get paid

is it legal to rent an attic in your jurisdiction? I'm not licensed there and just wonder.

What are my rights as a tenant

Does your lease address this? I agree with what the others have said.

I do not disagree with Mr. Bianchi, but wish to point out that you'd better be sure your apartment is no legal before relying on it. A court will...

I co-own a house w/my brother, sister & nephew can I legally get them to buy out my share of the home. They're refusing to sell.

You need to provide more information. Was there a Will? How do your names appear in title? Is there any income generated by the house, and if so,...

My sister's landlord claimed to have access to my sister's criminal history is that legal?

Yes, legal. Smart idea, too. what's the concern? She got the apartment, right? (you call him landlord)

I live in a house when we moved here we agreed to pay water now the landlord is trying to make us pay sewer to can he do that.

Unless you have something in writing, the common interpretation will be that water means water and sewer.

We have personal property stored at our home and the owner has not contacted us since November 2010.

I agree with what has been said, but want to point out that you need to look to any written agreement to determine what your obligations are. You...

How long does a landlord have to replace a non working refrigerator. Does he have to replace spoiled food?

Absent a provision in your lease, a reasonable time and they are probably not responsible for the food. Contact your insurance company.

How can I find out who the legal owner is of the property I rent?

If nobody else (mother) is claiming a right to the rent, aside from your landlord, what is the deference? Just be sure you continue to document...