Being evicted from Illegal Basement. Can I sue my landlord for Food expenses and emotional distress?

It sounds like your LL is in breach of his contract wit you. He tried to rent a space that was not an apartment. While you may have to move out,...

How do i prove my investment when a partitons been filed?

Get yourself to a lawyer. If you don't you will get run over by this man. In most states a partition action permits the parties to go back in...

If my home is joint with my husband on loan & deed, can he give his 1/2 to his sons via will? Or does survivorship trump will?

You probably own the house as tenants by the entireties. That will trump a will unless you predecease your husband. DISCLAIMER The response...

We're in foreclosure & in the process of moving. No eviction notice yet. A guy changed our locks & took things. Is this legal?

The property is still yours. You have the right to go to small claims court to sue the lender and the company they hired. Instead, I would...

My condo assoc notified me that they will be changing their rules regarding leasing my unit. Do current rules apply until then?

The rule isn't the rule until it has been passed. The Condo board cannot make you change an existing lease because they pass a rule. DISCLAIMER...

What is the proper way of evicting a family memeber?

Kenny and Steven have it right. Treat them like strangers. DISCLAIMER The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an...

Is the lease a blank lease, or is you name the only missing item. Read the lease carefully and discuss the missing terms with the LL. NEVER,...

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Can i get out of my lease if my house was broken into

If this were a valid basis for breaking a lease, I am sure you understand that everyone who wants to break a lease will have a friend break into...

Tenants rights.

See my answer to the first question

Unsafe water in my apt.

Unsafe water is a clear violation of habitability. The LL should have the water tested and also reimburse you for reasonable alternative housing...