Can I break my lease if the neighboring unit's cigarette smoke is coming into my apartment?

As a practical matter, you do not yet have a legal remedy. I say not yet, because the law is trending in this direction. Public housing projects...

What can I do?

It may be too late, but you should wash all of your clothes AND sheets in hot water. Get your suitcase out of the house. If you continue to get...

It has been almost 2 months since we moved out. do we have any recourse?

The security deposit is to cover damages over and above ordinary wear and tear. In 16 years you should expect a lot of things to wear out from...

What are my rights as a tenant

These matters must be addressed in the lease to be enforced during the term of the lease. However, it sounds like he is planning to raise the rent...

Mental health problems are not a defense in a landlord tenant case. As to how long, there is no simple answer. If you win and the case is not...

For landlord-tenant deposits, is the date marked from when I receive it or post mark date?

The "mailbox rule" does apply. The date of postmark is the important date, not the day you receive the letter. So, wait a few days. Sometimes...

When I renew my lease, would the lease change at all if I don't initial anything but the rent increase?

You are looking for a loophole but from what you state, there does not appear to be one. A lease renewal document can incorporate the original...

We went to court and evicted a tenant. Already got a judgment for back rent. Now need to get further judgment for damages. How?

You will need to file a new suit with the magistrate and get a new judgment. This will not be a landlord tenant suit, but a civil suit for...

MY HOME WAS SOLD AT SHERIFF'S SALE BUYER JUST REC'D DEED, HE PLACED AT NOTE ON MY DOOR SAYING TO VACATE , HOW MUCH TIME DO

In order to force you out, new owner would have to file a new action in ejectment, serve it, obtain judgment and get a writ of possession. He would...

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I want to have the house remain on the market. What are my options with only Power of Attorney and no Will? How do I reconcile

You need an attorney. You cannot address the situation yourself. Even though your father died without a will, an estate can and should be...