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I'm renting a room for $135.00 a week (me & my two young children. I'm a single parent who is trying 2 keep her children safe

Clifford's answer | Answered on January 11, 2014

Under the law you must give him written notice and set a reasonable date for the repair. State that the ceil\ing leak is making the one room...

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I'm worried

Clifford's answer | Answered on December 31, 2013

If the complaint names only you, an award against you will not create a lien against your sister. However, you must work up a plan to get current...

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Can I get my money back if the house I rented is not in move in conditions?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

You can file a complaint, with the magistrate but expect the landlord to claim that you breached the lease. Your evidence should be in order. I...

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My driveway is on a right of way. The right to use the property is in my deed. Whzt are my rights if the property is sold?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

You don't say what kind of right of way it is. You need to take all of the documents you have to a lawyer who practices in this area of the...

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Can a tenant in PA with no lease be sued for rent when house being rented was not up to code and had no smoke detectors?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

It is the landlord's responsibility to maintain the premises under applicable regulations. You need to organize your evidence. Is there proof of...

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My boyfriend moved to a mobile home with out a lease just verbal arrangement now has criminal trespass charge felony

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Hire a lawyer. He should be able to prove he was there initially by consent through witnesses and documentary evidence of repairs. Also, was any...

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Magistrate granted me procession of the house the the lady appealed it to county court how do I get a date to see the judge

Clifford's answer | Answered on August 23, 2013

Unfortunately, the Magistrate's decision wiped out by the appeal. Under the Rules, you have 20 days to file a Complaint in the Arbitration...

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Landlord to sue property manager?

Clifford's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

Ordinarily, you can fire an employee for any reason or no reason. However, since you have a written contract, it would be a good idea to have the...

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I'm late on rent and my landlord changed my locks with no warning or notice

Clifford's answer | Answered on June 30, 2013

Get a locksmith and break in. Your landlord has no right to lock you out without proceeding under the landlord and tenant act. Clifford L...

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How to evict

Clifford's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

Leave a notice on the door demanding that the premises be vacated in 15 days. Go to the Magisterial District Judge in the jurisdiction where the...

Clifford L. Tuttle Jr.'s Answers (988)

I'm renting a room for $135.00 a week (me & my two young children. I'm a single parent who is trying 2 keep her children safe

I'm worried

Can I get my money back if the house I rented is not in move in conditions?

My driveway is on a right of way. The right to use the property is in my deed. Whzt are my rights if the property is sold?

Can a tenant in PA with no lease be sued for rent when house being rented was not up to code and had no smoke detectors?

My boyfriend moved to a mobile home with out a lease just verbal arrangement now has criminal trespass charge felony

Magistrate granted me procession of the house the the lady appealed it to county court how do I get a date to see the judge

Landlord to sue property manager?

I'm late on rent and my landlord changed my locks with no warning or notice

How to evict