Can a landlord hold a deposit for an apartment when no lease was signed?

It sounds like there was never a meeting of the minds. In other words there is no contract. NO contract means you get your $ back. Go to small...

Title company asked chase bank to research old mortgage & chase spent 12 days researching wrong current mortgage

Is this a question or just an opportunity to vent. We all know how bad it is when someone else screws with your money.

An easement would reduce the value of your property. You might want to consider an agreement that the driveway will be moved if they sell or if...

My spouse & I are buying a home in PA. What is the downside of having the title for the home as title in the entirety?

The positives usually outweigh the negatives. The estate planning issue comes up if you have assets of $10M and want to separate the pot into his...

I assumed ownership of a rental property from my parents with existing tenants. Do there existing leases transfer over?

The leases are your leases. You have simply stepped into your parents shoes.

I bought a 8 acre piece of property and the real estate company advertised it with mineral rights and i signed a contract

It easy to say "get to a lawyer." Its also easy to see the strengths of your case. Let me lay out a weakness. Since you had the ability to...

What happens with home that wife is on mortgage and deed (not through survivorship) with her mom if she passes or goes in home?

I would love to answer your question but it is so confusing that I don't know where to start. I think your issue is that your wife and her Mom own...

Can a landlord take you to court for putting a stop payment on a check

People who simply provide checks have no contractual relationship with the LL. As a result, the LL should not be able to win against you in court....

Who is responsible for my hotel bill when I'm forced to move out of rental unit during damage repairs?

It does not matter if the lease is written or oral. Your LL has the duty to provide you housing. That does not mean you can go into Philly and...

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How should I write a letter to protect myself from losing a home that my grandmother put in her name but added me to the deed

You have not really given enough facts for anyone to answer your question. Try to add some more detail.