I live in WNY, NJ. I have told my landlord multiple times that I have no hot water. This has gone on for a month now.

In every lease there is something called the "implied covenant of habitability." This means that a landlord is obligated to maintain the leased...

Attorney threatening and dropped the case right in the beginning not even in the middle, demanding more retainer.

If you owe her fees, then she could theoretically institute legal action against you. Whether she prevails or not, is another question...

Lawyer closed the case in the middle demanding more money

Without knowing the situation something seems a little amiss....what kind of action was this attorney filing on your behalf? How much money is owed...

Is it common for opposing attorneys not to conduct ANY discovery after 6 months into a civil case?

It could be strategy. In small cases, I've made the executive decision not to undertake discovery and incur fees for my client, because I already...

Emotional distress was definitely caused by the defendant's tort, but there are damaging topics in clients' counseling file.

If a client is claiming emotional distress, then you might have opened the door to all your client's treatment mental records because the issue...

How can I get help with a uncooperative & non pay renter?

Consult a local landlord/tenant attorney. Your serving the notice should have been sufficient. It looks like you will have to obtain a...

I have a question re the house we are renting

Arguably, having central air conditioning was a material part of your initial lease. I'm not sure of the term, as it was 3 1/2 years ago that you...

Tenant gave notice moving out before lease is up

Your tenants would be liable for the amount due and owing under the lease, unless your state requires a landlord to mitigate damages. You can take...

It is not just a minimum age for rental purposes. In Maryland, the law presumes that a person under a certain age does not have the legal capacity...

What can be done about an inconsiderately noisy neighbor

In every lease agreement there's an implied covenant of "quiet enjoyment." Which means that your landlord is obligated to allow you to have your...