What should I do if I've been scammed in a rental and now the real owner is threatening to come the next day with a sheriff?

I am sorry to hear that you are stuck in the middle of this dispute -- an innocent victim. At the present time you don't know who has the...

How could I extend an eviction from a delinquent estate?

You can defend the action before the magistrate and it sounds to me as though you have a defense. However if you lose, you can appeal the matter to...

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Tenant has been on rental property only two weeks and won't sign lease what can I do as the landlord?

You are going to have to file an action with the Magistrate to regain possession of the property. You let him into the property with the...

Can my landlord raise my rent in the middle of our lease?

Without reading the lease, I cannot say for sure, but ordinarily you and the landlord have a binding contract until the rent renewal. I suggest...

Can I change my locks without my landlord’s permission, if he keeps coming in my apartment with no permission or notice?

You shouldn't change the locks, but you could put a latch on the inside to keep him from coming in while you are there. You could also install a...

I am upset that a debt collector would say such a thing. No, it is not true. Tell your family members to refuse to give any information to the...

Yes, this is a good answer. Go down to the traffic court on First Avenue and turn in a form to plead not guilty. Show up at the hearing and...

If the property we are renting is sold, can we be kicked out by the new owner?

Many leases have provisions regarding sale of the property. The board of realtors lease, which is very common in Pittsburgh, provides for 60 days...

What does stringent from record mean when fighting with landlord and tenants ?

Call the magistrates office and find out what the decision was. You have 10 days to appeal. The magistrate decision is wiped out if there is an...

Can my son's girlfriend rent an apartment in her name only and have him live with her?

If she is over 18 she can enter into a contract. The lease is a contract. The lease will often state that a certain number of people are...