Is it possible to draw up an agreement that will cover all the future work without specifying it?

You should consult with a local business attorney on this. It is worth it for you to pay a few hundred dollars to make sure the language in the...

How do I write the contract so that it is all legally enforceable?

He cannot remove you at any time if you are paying rent.

Can my roommate (additional tenant on the lease) legally lock me out of the house I currently have paid rent for

No, they cannot do that. It is an illegal eviction. If you want to take them to small claims court for damages, which would be the rent that you...

Is it legal for my former landlord to keep me from checking the mailbox to get my mail out?

I agree with the previous responses to this question. You are no longer entitled to access to the property - including the mailbox. Your landlord...

Do "guests" have to be on the lease and can I charge the tenants extra deposit/rent for "guests" residing on the property?

This is why you should have hired an attorney to draft your lease agreement. Lease agreements should contain a clause that states no person or...

What options do I have? At this point can I break my lease and have my landlord return my deposit? How can I do this?

If you wish to breach the lease, you will likely not receive your deposit back. However, since you have been withholding rent while still occupying...

Can I sue the property management for negligence?

If you have not done so already, you should put your concerns and request for removal of the mold in writing to your landlord. If your child is...

Is it reasonable to demand that a landlord delay a construction project until I vacate?

Your demands are unreasonable. The landlord has the right to make improvements to the adjacent unit so long as he is abiding by local ordinances.

Can we get in trouble if the maintenance man took it/gave it to our landlords?

Based on your paranoia, I'm assuming this is an illegal substance.......you probably will not get into legal trouble but next time hide your drugs...

If a tenant's late payment fees are not paid, what a landlord can do?

If the late fees were specified in the rental agreement and your tenant is in breach of that agreement and fails to cure the breach within a...

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