How do I get security deposit back when I didn't sign a lease?

Send both roommates a certified letter indicating that you paid $667 as a security deposit when you began the tenancy, you have since ended the...

Bankruptcy & settlement meetings in foreclosure

The filing of a Chapter 7 sets in place the Automatic Stay, prohibiting all creditors from making any efforts to collect on the outstanding...

Is a contract binding even when I was not made aware of the terms when I signed it?

Unfortunately it is your responsibility to review the documents you are signing in their entirety. The contract is an all encompassing document...

As was previously mentioned you are all equally responsible for the rent. Although your roommate does not have the funds to pay you should keep...

Although attorney asked for $500 retainer in good faith we gave him bank check for $1,000 since we were considering bankruptcy.

If you signed a retainer agreement, you must read all of the provisions in the agreement and determine whether the "free consultation" ceased to be...

The biggest mistake people in this type of situation make is trying to ride it out. When there are signs of violence and your well-being is put...

Is this even legal????

I agree with Mr. Smollens. The residential "eviction process" is technical and has several steps in order for a landlord to be allowed to evict. ...

Can I get out of a sales contract by paying the other party's expenses ?

As with any contract, the parties can agree to reasonable compensation for the lack of performance. However, the buyer may have the right to sue...

If you have bedbug and your apartment has been being treated for more than two years and it is not working.

Often times Landlords treat the bedbug infestation as it is reported, on an apartment by apartment basis. The issue is that the bugs travel...

Terminate a rental tenant.

I agree with William's answer above. I would only add that if they are truly engaged in illegal activity you should call the police. At a minimum...