I am in a rent to own agreement basicallly I am renting and the owner will no do any repairs. who is responsible for repairs?

Hopefully, the rent to own agreement speaks directly to that. It is frequently the case that the tenant agrees to upkeep and maintenance in these...

All I ask is if the property is sold is the new owner obligated to honor the tenants leases in the property

Barring anything else specifically agreed upon in the lease, a leasehold right is one that "runs with the land" and transfers with the ownership of...

Getting coverage for property damage from tenant's renters insurance

You can not make a claim against your tenant's insurance. The way to avail yourself of that coverage would be to file a lawsuit against the...

Can you get back into your apartment after an eviction due to a restraining order.

A restraining order is first granted on a temporary basis for ten days. Before the ten days are up, there will be another hearing for the judge to...

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What legal rights do I have, critter in my house for a month but they want full rent. Not in my home fir 3 weeks.

It is correct that you should not do a self imposed rent abatement. However, if you did and the Landlord is now moving to evict you, you can still...

Evicting a "tenant" who isn't named as tenant on the lease?

John Doe may have an argument that the lease does not apply to him if it was never showed to him and he never signed it. However, it does sound to...

If me and my spouse have attorneys can he discuss things concerns our separation agreement with me directly?

As long as there is not a specific court order barring contact (like a Domestic Violence Restraining Order) then he may contact you directly. You...

Business partner quit before opening and wants payment for items

Indeed this is a complicated matter not given to simple black and white answers. This would require an inquiry of equity. Ie, what really was the...

Legal measures to evict tenants and find their whereabouts to serve court papers

Unless your lease waives notice, you will need to give them a 10 day demand for payment of all arrears and notice that you will proceed to evict if...

Am I liable for rent if my apartment is uninhabitable due to an issue with plumbing?

Plumbing is significant and can render the premises uninhabitable which will give you a claim for rent abatement. I would attempt to negotiate...