You should be able to rescind the lease agreement on a variety of grounds...breach by landlord....code violations...construction eviction....but...

Do I have grounds to break lease legally? I am 2 years into a 3 year lease have had multiple water issues (roof/basement leaks)

First, never use the phrase "break the lease" if you believe you have legitimate grounds. What we call it is construction eviction. There are a...

You did not give 60 days notice in the manner described in the lease agreement which is a contract. Yes, you can fight it but it will require the...

What can I do to avoid this going to collections?

It would have been better to have consulted a lawyer before you told the landlord you were "breaking" the lease. There may have been some other...

Can i withhold rent when the landlord does not have an active rental license; Can i receive my security deposit earlier now?

You should ask an attorney to communicate with landlord on your behalf so that rent is properly escrowed and you are not evicted for non-payment of...

Breaking Lease due to Covid-19?

You should immediately hire a landlord tenant lawyer and stop using language such as "backing out of my lease" which will be used against you in...

The first step is writing a letter to the landlord in business format (dated, signed, indicate your unit number and method of delivery letting them...

Do I have any recourse if a neighbor will not keep his townhome in good condition and it affects my unit?

I have changed category to real estate. Answer on your recourse depends upon whether there is a Homeowner's Association or not. Seems like a...

What defines abandonment of apartment by tenant and how does landlord take repossession? What about personal belongings?

There is no one size fits all answer to what constitutes "abandonment". Each case is different and depends upon the totality of the circumstances....

Faster eviction?

Due to the complexities of the matter I suggest you hire a landlord tenant attorney to help reissue and serve the writ of possession. You cannot...