I have been served eviction papers for the current month. I have had maintenance issues due to them not fixing the ac. $987 pwr

You might want to consider retaining a lawyer. The simple answer to your question is: no, you can't withhold rent. What you could have done was to...

That does sound like bad faith to me. You'll have to prove your case to a judge, though. Code section 44-7-34 would still apply, but code...

Can my rent increase because of partial payment even thou there is a signed 2yr contract?

There is no way to answer your question without a careful reading of the lease. It will depend entirely on what your lease says. Try consulting a...

What can landlord do to tenant?

How do you know he is gone for good? Did he leave any of his personal belongings in the unit? If you re-enter the unit and change the locks and he...

Who has the legal right to claim my 18 year old daughter on their taxes in 2014 and then 2015, me or her mom?

To claim the dependent exemption for a child, s/he must have lived with you for more than half of the year and cannot have provided more than 50%...

Does my landlord have the right to retain my security deposit?

So are you saying the LL sent you a bill for $6,000? Or is he suing you? What you describe is arguably normal wear and tear.If those are the only...

If the landlord has wrongfully retained the deposit, you may be able to gt 3x the amount plus attorneys fees. You should consult a good...

What can I do about the leasing agent that is threatening me and my family?

I agree with Mr. Hopkins and would just add that the landlord or agent cannot lock you out, cut off the utilities or do anything to interfere with...

Can salon owner change locks by locking you out with your things inside without notice?

This is not a landlord tenant question as, per your description, your agreement was not for a lease of the space. You may have contract and/or wage...

Can Georgia landlord wait until end of lease term to deduct late fees from deposit, or must this be billed when it occurs?

The landlord is legally required to return your deposit within 30 days from the date you vacate. She may retain some or all of the deposit for...