I signed a lease to begin next month & need to cancel. Since I have not taken possession, am I responsible to pay rent?

The signed the lease agreement seals your responsibilities unless there is come breach by the landlord that does not appear to apply in your...

My daughter damaged a towel rack the first day she spent at a group home. The owners refuse to return the rent and deposit.

There are some facts missing from the scenario, however your daughter's landlord cannot just keep $450 for a simple towel rack. Check Hawaii's...

Renting my single family home out on a month to month lease. Want tenants to vacate. How many days notice (Florida)?

IN most states, tenants cannot arbitrarioly withold rent--there is a process for doing that that is supervised by the courts. Witholding rent...

Landlord/Tenant law

Check your lease agreement with the tenant--it may lay out formal processes for you to communicate to your tenant. If not, give your notice in...

Will I need my own divorce attorney?

First--you don't ever have to have a lawyer--you can always represent yourself it is your right. That being said--based on what you wrote--you...

My rights as a tenant

Document each instance. Keep pressure on the landlord by requesting he/she take action. Your landlord has an obligation to keep the environment...

Did you get your personal belongings? If so, you have no damages. I you left items in the house for two days after the 15 day notice to quit, and...

Spousal Support

Spousal support is more complicated than just one factor. The courts in Virginia consider a long list of factors, including but not limited to...

Tenant refuses to clean up after dog

Try the letter first. Review the lease--many lease agreements have a provision regarding health and safety matters that under certain condition...

Can I break / get out of my lease if there is constant noise coming from a community 'game room' beneath my apartment?

Another option is to establish an escrow account into which you pay your rent. Most states will allow the court to establish the account--the...