Tenant rights and duties after vacating the premises.

First things first, you need to look to your original lease agreement for guidance. If it was in writing, then you have at least something to...

Inheritances in Pennsylvania are first and foremost controlled by the Will of the Testator (i.e. someone writing a Will) can disinherit (i.e. give...

I can't believe that the police won't show up. If you and the neighbors are unable to get the police to deal with this, your only other option is...

Is the landlord or tenant responsible for cleaning the apartment at the end of a lease, what about my deposit

The answer to your question hinges on the language contained in your lease agreement. If it says that the rug needs to be shampooed, then... the...

What can a tenant do to compel landlord in returning the security deposit under PA landlord tenant laws

First you should contact him in writing and make sure that you provide him with your new address. This will set in motion a thirty (30) day window...

What are a tenant's responsibilties under PA landlord tenant laws

Your question is quite vague so please excuse the following broad answer. A tenants rights are, first and foremost, determined by the lease...

Contractor that took money, did no work. Now wants to bill me for plans he supposedly had drawn up.

Here is the short answer; Sue him. The long answer is: Unless you can show that he had the intent all along to take your money without doing...

What are the probate procedures in PA state, is getting power of attorney necessary

I agree with the answer above. However, it might be wise to "buy" a half-hour of an attorney's time before you petitioning the Register of Wills. ...

Tenants rights under PA laws regarding the return of the deposit

I agree with the above answer, you need to give the landlord written notice of your new address immediately. However, as a point of...

PA landlord tenant law/act, tenant's right against landlord for damage deposit dispute

In order to claim double the security deposit, the tenant MUST provide you with written notice of his/her new address. Once they have done so,...