Evicting tenant due to breaking lease agreement?tenant responsible for rest of rent? return security dep due to breaking lease

Very well said by attorney Andia. If your lease specifically says NO pets allowed at all you must give the tenant notice of the breach in writing...

I agree with the other attorney's about the waivers. If you are worried about the tenants not vacating, everyone could sign the settlement...

I am assuming that you filed a police report? I would also suggest if you know where the landlord keeps the keys and can perhaps take a picture...

If i leave before the lease is up, what can happen to me?

Essentially the terms of the lease can not be altered. If you can find a person to transfer the balance of your lease to then you could leave with...

Is it legal for 'Jane' to refuse to list apartment as available, especially as I am unable to live there or sublet it myself?

Did you have any written agreement with Bob about rental terms and amount? If you did you could potentially locate him and hold him responsible...

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Do I have standing to sue him for extorting more money? Does it make more sense to let him try and evict and expose him?

It sounds like you have the evidence that your rent was $950 a month and banking proof to show you've paid that amount. He has to notify you in...

Can she come in my place for inspection?? Is she allowed on the property after court if I didn't show up?

You absolutely need to appeal the courts decision and make sure that you are in court to defend yourself. It it not acceptable to be without heat...

Is there a NC Statute that will allow me to break this lease for security and safety reasons?

Unfortunately there is no statute that will release her from the lease for those reasons. What I can suggest is that your daughter calls the local...

Can they just walk in?

Attorney Robinson makes many valid points. It is often difficult when family is involved. It may be a good start by having a civil conversation...

Do I need to let the landlord know my intentions now even though my roommate is unsure of her decision? Who returns my deposit?

A majority of leases require 30 or even 60 days written notice. Definitely do that as soon as possible then you are releasing yourself of any...