Look at the express terms of your lease. Did the lease automatically terminate at the end of December 2016, did it become a month-to-month lease,...

Security deposots

Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act 250.511a provides that PA Landlords can not require more than two years rent as a security deposit (in the renters...

Self-help isn't permitted in Pennsylvania even if it is authorized by the lease, so the short answer to your question is no, landlords cannot lock...

How do I keep the neighbors out of my driveway?

Are you describing a shared driveway with your neighbor? If so, check and see if there is a Shared Maintenance Agreement. Most properties with this...

What to do if your landlord tries to withhold your security deposit.

The applicable law here is the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act. Landlords have 30 days from the date the lease concludes and the tenant vacates...

What will happen did we have to pay

First, look at the wording of your lease. Is there a Holdover Clause, or anything else that discusses what happens if the property is not...

How do landlords handle security deposits?

The short of it is that the Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act does not prescribe the manner in which a security deposit should be returned - only...

I want to get out of an apartment lease before moving in

Assuming the lease you're discussing has already been executed (e.g. signed by you and Landlord, you forwarded any security deposits or first...

Will I be able to claim property I have taken care of for 30 years?

I'd recommend you contact a real estate attorney directly to discuss this matter. From what you have provided, it sounds like you're discussing a...

If someone takes money for construction materials and pockets the money, is it a civil or criminal matter?

Generally speaking, breach of contract matters like this would only be a civil issue. Hopefully your mom got something in writing from the tenant....