How do I retrieve owed rent from a tenant who moved out?

You mention that he moved out, but what about keys? Did he turn them in to you? It matters because you might be able to pursue a different type...

Can i break a lease if the restaurant buiding im leasing has rodents,pests and animals on the property and getting inside buildi

The language of your lease will govern resolution of this matter. If the pest problem is due to some act or omission by the landlord and IF the...

I have a rental property in Virginia and tenant did not pay rent in time as is in rental agreement.

You cannot involve the sheriff (other than to have the sheriff serve a written notice for you) without first going to court and obtaining a...

Does a landlord have to tell the tenant if the tenant is not complying with the lease?

The landlord would have to put you on formal notice of any alleged breach and allow you the opportunity to cure. From your facts, I do not believe...

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Yes, it is reasonable to request that, but the lease controls - read it carefully to determine whether the landlord actually obligated itself to...

Should I sue my landlord?

You should consult with a local landlord-tenant attorney to inquire about righting a letter to protect your rights (the right to privacy being the...

Can a landlord charge me twice for rent?

You mentioned that you have a receipt (or more than one) for the month(s) AFTER a five day pay-or-quit notice. Does that mean that you acknowledge...

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Girlfriend's son living rent free at my house refuse to leave can I throw him out of my house?

Additional information from you would likely produce a more precise answer. For example, I would like to know how old he is and whether his verbal...

Was served a Warrant In Debt, if I have a judgement placed against me I will be kicked out of the Navy. What do I do?

Normally, I would not recommend that a client execute a note to confirm a plan to repay a debt at a future date, but yours could be an exception. ...

Me and my wife have been renting for a year and 2 months. our landlord will not give us a lease now getting evicted

I think this answer may pick up on what a couple of other attorneys stated. The big picture is that the landlord does NOT have to continue the...