Is it legal for my boss to take a truck payment from my check with no signed contract, or payment agreement ?

Most probably you can and might be able to recover additional amounts. You may want to get the ball rolling with writing a letter, return receipt...

Can I get a portion of paid rent back from landlord who resorts to retaliatory eviction after we complained about his smoking?

Depending on what type of building you live in NY RPPL 223-b provides that a landlord may not take retaliatory actions against a tenant who...

You may want to send a letter, return receipt requested, to your landlord explaining in detail when and how the noise is disturbing you and that it...

My granddaughter rented an apartment in Pittsburgh for 2 years. She is unable to stay in the apartment for the second year.

I agree that my colleagues questions may be important. I would add that generally in Pennsylvania landlord's do not have the responsibility to...

What are the next steps when a purchaser fails to close?

Whether the purchaser breached the contract depends on the terms of the contract of sale, including whether there is a time is of an essence...

Is it legal to first give a 30 day notice and before that is up come back and give a 3 day notice and shut the water off

Generally, a landlord may not not shut off their tenant's water or remove their tenant's belongings without a court order. The lease agreement...

If a no-lease/month to month tenant does not give written notice and moves out, for how long can a landlord continue charging?

Pursuant to N.Y. RPP. LAW § 232-b "A monthly tenancy or tenancy from month to month of any lands or buildings located outside of the city of New...

Can a tenant alter property without permission

Assuming the nephew is there with the permission of one of the 3 tenants in common the nephew has a right to use the property. However, since you...

Borrowing money from business partner in Europe for a real estate deal in the U.S.A.

I would carefully review the choice of law provisions, especially if the partnership entity is registered outside of the US and/or if the secured...

My mom won a court case (small) against her landlord, is it considered retaliation when they gave her a notice of rent increase?

Unless owner-occupied with less than four units N.Y. RPP. LAW § 223-b creates a presumption of retaliation where the landlord makes a substantial...