I concur with my colleague above. It all goes by your lease and whatever amounts were agreed to in the lease will control this matter. Just like...

Do I need an attorney to break a lease?

Safety issues , If serious may violate the lease. Every Pennsylvania lease has an implied warranty of habitability and if the safety issues rose...

Last Month's Rent & Security Deposit (Both the same?)

These two items are different. A good lease will cover the landlord and secure as much funds as legally possible. That said a last month's rent...

What if no agreement was made about what was owed after being asked to vacate an apartment

When you say "what is owed" are you referring to unpaid rent or damages to the premises. The law under 250.512 sets forth the 30 day period the...

What can I do about my leaky ceiling?

A leak may be a habitability issue. I would seek a lawyer and give them all the details. Generally an issue that rises to a habitability issue may...

Do I have to move or pay any more rent if landlord rent me a apartment in a building zoned for 4 unit but renting out 7

The short answer is it depends. Based on the facts you have not been guilty of nonpayment of rent. So long as you have not violated your lease...

Is this worth taking to small claims?

I would get a lawyer and file against them for the security deposit. Under the law 250.512 you may be entitled to double damages which means you...

I'm in a current Rent to Own and my landlord got served with papers for a foreclose, what could happen with all this?

As a renter you may have protection. Look into the protecting tenants at foreclosure act of 2009. Pursuant to this , a lease can survive a...

Late fees for apartments

Late fees are not governed by statute. In terms of how much can be charged it's governed by a reasonable standard. A judge may find against her...

What entitlements do children have when estranged father passes?

Maybe. Was there a will? If so then that controls unless you can claim some sort of fraud/duress or other foul play. If there is no will then the...