Are we able to sue for rent 'paid' to a landlord for violating a legal 2 family dwelling? Landlord legally evicted tenants....

No. At best, if you were supposed to have use of the entire house you might have a defense against collection of past due rent for a partial...

I live in a house that my parents own and I've let a friend live there rent do I need a eviction notice to kick out

the person is a licensee but you still need to go through eviction proceedings to get him out. he is entitled to notice. hire an attorney to be...

Is my son intitled to pay for the mobile home he purchased.

What is the full purchase price? Is it $7000.00 or $13,000.00. If it is $7000 and he has a paid receipt, bill of sale, release of lien and title...

"Can we enforce a signed contract for a roommate?"

Possibly. An attorney would have to review both your underlying lease and the agreement that was signed, but in theory you could collect rent for...

There is no specific amount of time that you must give before you dispose of her belongings. You must give her a reasonable amount of time and...

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You can raise the defense of improper service but that would only be a valid defense as it applies to you. If you were not served properly then...

Under what circumstance can a landlord bring a nuisance eviction case a tenant?

I'm not sure exactly what your question is. You should restate it in a much more concise and clear manner with a specific set of facts. What I do...

Something is missing from this set of facts. You state that your mom co-signed the loan. That would mean that someone else (you) are also on the...

What can we do about a tenant when we have to beg them every month to get the rent?

You should consult with a landlord tenant attorney and consider commencing an eviction proceeding for non-payment of rent. You will have to stop...

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I moved out over 3 months ago and I haven't received my security deposit back. Is there any legal action I can take?

Bring an action in small claims court for return of the security. Bring a print out of the text message stating the apartment was returned in good...