Do I have grounds for suing?

I believe you'll definitely need a lawyer to resolve this problem. He or she should have expertise not only in real estate transactions, but also...

Can a landlord win a case if theres no paperwork signed?

"Shoulda-woulda-coulda" is a tough spot in a landlord-tenant dispute. Nevertheless, you should have gotten your work-to-rent deal with the...

In this day of nearly ubiquitous smartphones capable of video recording with sound, it could be argued that NO ONE has any reasonable expectation...

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Can I move out without breaking lease, if the other person on the lease sign a document agreeing to be financially responsible ?

The lease is an agreement between you and your landlord. Please read it over carefully, to discover what rights you have (if any) to delegate your...

For starters, I suggest you sit down with your lease, to see if it says anything specific about the tenant's right of quiet enjoyment. If it...

Can I break my lease if I have unsafe living conditions such as mold and Sewer issues

Talk to an attorney about the "implied warranty of habitability", and other possible grounds for avoiding your leasehold obligations. Basically,...

I suggest you get in touch with an attorney, to explore not only the fundamental landlord-tenant issue, but also possible claims against the...

Is my right to keep a security deposit?

It's a written lease, correct? If I had to argue this case, I'd say the lease is a written agreement being terminated at the prospective...

I agree with Mr. Bopp. Take a careful look at your lease, and ask a lawyer any questions you may have about it. If the document is ambiguous on...

I signed a Standard Agreement for the Sale of Real Estate

Assuming you are the purchaser, and further assuming that your seller is not willing to release you from the terms of the agreement of sale, you...