Landlord making unexpected visits to property

If the LL takes care of the lawn, he needs no notice for that. He shuld give reasonable notice before interior visits. Your mailbox is off limits...

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Security deposit and utility bills

I would imagine this is being done because they charge cable in arrears. Whether you pay it or it comes out of you deposit should make no...

I want to sell my property. Can i just sell it myself and pay a lawyer for the paperwork?

I am sure that if you find a buyer, a local real estate lawyer will be able to help you. We do this every week. Remember this: set a price. When...

You do not have to sell. The neighbor probably has an easement by implication to maintain the system. This will screw you up when you sell. Don't...

When the LL pays the utilities, the LL can control the thermostat. The Golden Rule is: He with the gold makes the rules. I had a tenant who...

What are the procedures an Association must take to collect HOA from a tenant when owner fails to pay HOA fees but collect rent.

I would be willing to bet that the association has zero right to ask for the money from the tenant. You can get a judgment against the owner and...

What can I do if I was illegally evicted?

New Jersey does not permit self help evictions. The LL must use the courts. DISCLAIMER: The response given is not intended to create, nor...

The law says the lease controls. DISCLAIMER: The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to...

Buying out slbing

Obligated is a difficult word. You are buying under less than arms length conditions. Every state has its usual customs and practices. In PA...

Foreclosured property with a squatter

In Pennsylvania, a person living in a home with permission of the owner is a tenant. I'll bet that is the same in every state. Since a...