Is this a legally justified form of not refunding a security deposit?

None of her arguments are valid...if you rent housing, the law applies. You can sue in small claims court to get your security deposit back. You...

MONTH TO MONTH LEASE, PAYEE REFUSE TO PAY RENT INCREASE, tENANT ONLY NAME ON LEASE, i NEED NEW CONTACT WITH PAYEE SIGNITURE ALSO

The payee needs to sign a lease or agree with you. If the payee does not, you need to end the arrangement and seek to evict. You cannot be the...

Selected as the best answer

The landlord can only charge for non wear and tear damage. Mopping and sweeping is normal wear and tear unless a bunch of trash is left and the...

Deposition JITTERS!! Any pointers??

The only thing you can do is stay calm, cooperate, and tell the truth. Without knowing the facts of the case its hard to properly prep someone....

I gave my dad 2900 to buy me a car. The title he gave me says 500 was paid for the car. It has many issues. Can I sue for 2500?

You need to consult civil litigation attorney. Likely , if you did sue, you would do so in Small claims court. But you need to prepare your...

I am currently a tenant with 2 other roommates in a house that has been foreclosed on and they are offering cash for keys.

Its hard to say how much you should negotiate for. Right now, you all are protected by the "Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act." This means you...

How can I find a good estate lawyer to handle my grandmother's will in my area who's not too expensive ?

Lawyers do not advertise their rates. Unfortunately, the only way to know what lawyer you like and will charge a rate you want, is to speak to...

If i surrender my property what happens when they sell am i responsible for the balance if they dont get what is owed on it

If you filed Bankruptcy, most likely your home was included even if you don't think it was. You should confirm this with your bankruptcy attorney...

I'm 17 years old and turn 18 in 4 and 1/2 months if i leave can the person I'm staying with get in trouble?

You have 2 choices 1. Wait until you are 18 and you will be an adult 2. You can call Child Protective Services if you are being abused, but...

Tenant 3 day notice

There is no 3 day notice, not sure where you read that. In NC, if you want to sue for eviction for non payment of rent, you need to do two...