How can I prevent an 84 year old man in federal prison who has multiple physical and mental health problems from being deposed?

If the case is appealed from small claims court, a recent law allows a corporation to proceed pro se in District Court. Effective 10/1/17 N.C....

Can we be legally charged an extra $500 to park at our apartment on top of our rent when we resign our lease?

I agree with Mr. Love. My daughter is in an apartment in Boone. Rents there are high. Some complexes include parking, others do not or charge a...

How to get rid of houseguest who refuses to leave? The houseguest is a family member?

I recommend giving her a letter telling her she has a reasonable period of time to move, specify 7 or ten days and tell her she is trespassing...

Can Landlord take appliances they in house because it wasn't in the contract?

You need to look at your lease. The landlord has to fix the hot water heater because the lack of one is almost certainly a habitability and there...

What happens after an eviction is dismissed?

If the landlord did not appeal that judgment, I think you have a good argument that the landlord's claim for the rent sued for in that action is no...

Can I do anything to prevent my landlady from being present in the house while we are moving and cleaning?

I represent several landlords who handle tenant move outs differently, probably depending upon their level of trust and comfort with the tenant. ...

Question about breaking lease

I agree with Ms. Coleman. If the new buyer chooses to occupy the house themselves, it would seem unlikely they would have taken an assignment of...

I am in nc and I rent an apt. I have been here 5 years.

I agree with Ms.Coleman. I would add that there is no rule that landlords have to paint after 5 years. The only applicable rule is that they have...

I am sorry for your loss. Your landlord has a duty to provide fit and habitable premises. Sounds like they are not presently habitable and you...

Read your lease. Is there a clause that says if you get a dog and don't tell the landlord, they'll assume you had it all along and charge you a...