Questions answered by Leslie A. Margolies

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Can I break my rental lease do to domestic violence, even if the girlfriend moved out?

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2017

I agree with Attorney Goodman that emotional trials and tribulations are not a legal excuse for early termination of a lease. However, i would...

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Do I have rights as a 10 year live in caregiver?

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 26, 2017

With the help of a lawyer you may be able to work out an amicable resolution but i agree with my colleague.

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Can we pay the rent in arrears

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 26, 2017

Once in my career (because of the wording of the pay and stay order) i saw a sheriff stop the possession because the tenant paid in full to the...

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I have loud neighbors. My landlord says it's out of his hands. The police say it's a matter between me and the landlord. Help?

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 26, 2017

I would check to see if your borough has a noise disturbance ordinance (sometimes requires no noise disturbance after 9 pm and before 7 or 8 am) ...

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I haven't paid my rent for February and March how long can I stay here been here since 2009 payed rent on time always

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 25, 2017

I agree with Mr Goodman. It depends upon your landlord who may move to swiftly to evict or who may act slowly...i suggest a consultation with a...

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Am I able to file a complaint or suit against my landlord or rental agency to recover any past funds, rent, security etc.?

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 25, 2017

If you have a written lease it is possible but the outcome is unpredictable. Judges vary on this issue but i have seen some award damages when a...

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In Pennsylvania is it 30or60Days Notify to My Landlord that We Will Not be Renewing Lease on House we have leased I8 months

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2017

This is not specified in the Landlord Tenant Act. It is determined by the terms of your lease. I suggest you consult with a lawyer and bring your...

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If a. Person the. Landlord. Changes the. Locks assaults and. Threatens. Tenants. Is it. A. Crime

Leslie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2017

An illegal lockout is a violation of PA Landlord Tenant Law but it is not a crime. Assault is s crime.

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What are my options as a tenant ? Please help .landlord won't make repairs

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

You can withhold rent if the property is considered uninhabitable and if you put the money in escrow and if you have properly put him on notice...

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I have a land lord tenant question

Leslie's answer | Answered on December 23, 2016

I agree. There may very well be a confession of judgment clause. If there is, its usually a paragraph at least partially in all capital letters.

Leslie A. Margolies's Answers (2645)

Can I break my rental lease do to domestic violence, even if the girlfriend moved out?

Do I have rights as a 10 year live in caregiver?

Can we pay the rent in arrears

I have loud neighbors. My landlord says it's out of his hands. The police say it's a matter between me and the landlord. Help?

I haven't paid my rent for February and March how long can I stay here been here since 2009 payed rent on time always

Am I able to file a complaint or suit against my landlord or rental agency to recover any past funds, rent, security etc.?

In Pennsylvania is it 30or60Days Notify to My Landlord that We Will Not be Renewing Lease on House we have leased I8 months

If a. Person the. Landlord. Changes the. Locks assaults and. Threatens. Tenants. Is it. A. Crime

What are my options as a tenant ? Please help .landlord won't make repairs

I have a land lord tenant question