Any contract may be terminated for breach.. You need to give notice of the breach with a specific itemization of defaults and a reasonable period...

Can I file a lawsuit against my neighbor? I'm 99.9% sure he broke in to my home, stole my son's IPod and my valuable jewelry.

You can always sue anyone you want to. BUT, you never want to bring a case you are not going to win. You "believe' you are 99.9% sure who did it....

Help me understand your question. Do you want to plant flowers in the place where they now drive? The fact that the neighbor does not use the...

What rights does a quitclaim deed give me

Have you recorded the quit claim deed? A quit claim deed is not actually a deed. It is a "release" of any claims to the property. If your...

What happens to my second mortgage after my first takes me to foreclosure, in Washington State?

The second lender will definitely have a claim against you if they are not paid at the sheriff's sale. You can count on them not being paid. Most...

I just received a letter from my old Landlord stating he is keeping 400 of my security deposit? what is normal wear and tear?

Most people say it is hard to describe ordinary wear and tear. A U.S. Supreme Court Justice was once asked to define "pornography." He said " I...

Condo, tenants do not pay rent and now want me to fix the air conditioner

In most states, the obligation to keep the apartment in repair is independent of the claim for rent. Many tenants justify not paying because...

Landlord is on breach of contract

You have said you were in a year to year renewal. If that is so, they had no right to push you out mid-term. I am not sure what your question is. ...

As a landlord can I terminate lease early?

The simple answer is NO. You rented the property to the end of July and you are bound, exactly as the tenant would be. The response given is...

A friend was renting a room out without a lease and the tenant left what is the legal status of his abandoned property

The problem is with the word "abandoned." Before taking the property or tossing it, write to the former tenant and give them 10 days to come and...