Can a tenant break a lease because she says her asthma is worse and she says she thinks its from living in our condo.

My colleague is correct. A lot of times in law we have to think about what's right and also what's practical. Sometimes practical outweighs...

You don't provide enough information, which leaves me with more questions. First -- did the tenant have the disability when he/she signed the...

Our landlord did not want to give us another lease agreement...so we have been paying month to month.

In most states, security deposits can only be held for unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear done to the premises during your...

What is the best way to organize thoughts/ important documents so they are easily obtained in court for a custody hearing.

In most states, a person representing him/herself is held to the same legal standard as an attorney. Thus, you're going into court at your own...

If the terms of your lease require you to pay the water bill, and you have failed to do so, then you technically in breach of your lease. If...

I am trying to get out of my rental lease.

While I am sympathetic to your situation, what happened to your wife is independent from your obligations under your lease with your landlord. ...

My ex-roommate made kitchen really dirty and left . Can I file a suit in small-claims court?

Technically speaking, you have a legitimate complaint and may have an oral contract which your roommate breached. Practically speaking,...

Does it matter if the other party subpoenas your witness, not knowing they are your witness?

Generally anyone with factual knowledge regarding a case can be issued a subpoena to testify in a deposition or in a court proceeding. Hopefully...

In Maryland, you generally get 15 days (if served by mail you get an additional 3 days) to respond to a Motion. In Circuit Court, the response...

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Broke lease on Office rental. Now landlord has filed a lien on my home.

I am not sure about your local laws in Texas, but if you signed a 5 year commercial lease, you are generally responsible for the rent due and owing...