I need somebody evaluate if I have any legal chances to break my lease. The noise is really terrible in the night.
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Answered on April 11, 2016
There are both express and implied covenants/warranties in every residential lease. You should schedule an initial consultation with a local...
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What can we do?
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Answered on March 16, 2016
The most practical resolution is seeking to be relocated within the complex. Otherwise, document the noise issues: by audio/video with date and...
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Is it my legal right to negotiate for a higher security deposit from a family with 5 children. Is it illegal to do so?
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Answered on February 26, 2016
Two months rent is a proper security deposit (for the first year) per the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act. Not sure how this became a problem.
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Can I legally be charged for normal wear and tear items?
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Answered on February 24, 2016
You have not provided very much information. If your question is whether your LL may deduct $50.00 from your security deposit per the quoted...
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Can they evict me for not paying the lawyers fees?
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Answered on December 18, 2015
As a practical matter, when/if the Constable shows up to do a lockout and you are able to show him proof of payments since the date of the judgment...
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What can I do to get my security deposit back. And how do I dispute the withholdings?
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Answered on December 15, 2015
Assuming you provided your Landlord with your forwarding address, your Landlord has an absolute duty to return your Security Deposit to you and/or...
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IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN FIGHT THIS . OR ANYTHING I CAN DO I AM STILL PAYING EVERYTHING I HAVE FOR MY BACK RENT .
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Answered on December 15, 2015
You may be referring to an Order for Possession, which would have been served on you (or posted on the premises) by a Constable. Part of the...
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Can the tenant claim a credit for value of oil in tank (about $500) to offset damage deductions from escrow?
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Answered on December 09, 2015
Oil in tank may be considered abandoned property. A review of your Lease, however, would be helpful. As a practical matter, the Landlord is...
Does an expired yearly lease in PA turn into a month to month lease if nothing is signed for the new term?
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Answered on December 03, 2015
Above advise may be correct (assuming you pay rent monthly), but the terms and conditions of your Lease would be determinative. It is always a...
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Rent hikes with no renovations. Do I have to pay up?
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Answered on November 20, 2015
You raise many good issues. The first, and easiest, is that of course, your Landlord can raise your rent (presumably with required notice as set...
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