How can I get a refund for the $700 water bill that was deducted from my security deposit?

Generally the water service is considered a utility so the fact that the lease shifts that burden to you will likely prevent you from being...

Can I file a private criminal complaint, do I even have a case, and is there any help for this hell?

If the police are not helping, you can file a Private Criminal Complaint. It is a simple form that you can obtain from the local District Court in...

Can my ex be partially held responsible for work done without permits?

I would recommend you contact your divorce attorney to discuss this matter. The City will likely want you to pay the entire amount and then you...

What rights do we have since there was no lease signed?

With no written lease, you should be able to move out when you want. I would recommend giving the landlord written notice in advance of the date...

I understand the frustration with your situation, but many government programs like this are acts of compassion rather than something that is a...

With never having a written lease or agreement, do I have to give a notice ? Can he come back on me if I do not give a notice ?

You arrangement is a verbal lease, even if nothing was ever in writing. The septic and water issues really have nothing to do with the notice...

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What should I do write a check to owner and hold it and go to court with my finding or the person claiming to be the owner.

Ask the landlord for documentation confirming his legal right to collect rent. If the actual property owner has authorized him to collect the...

Is this an inevitable thing i cannot avoid and how serious is it if i refuse to pay?

Pennsylvania law does allow a landlord to garnish wages for a Judgment for unpaid rent, but it is often complicated and difficult to do...

Do I, or my parents, actually, have to show him the papers, and is the eviction notice legal?

You do not have to show the landlord tax returns. Prior to a new lease, some landlord will want to see proof of income but there should be no...

"Self-help" is not permitted so shutting the water off was certainly a mistake, but it sounds like you realize this now. Once a landlord-tenant...