Withholding rents!?

I agree with Attorney Gaffney's response. Your option is tonsend a 7 day notice to repair. You should consult with a tenant attorney to assist...

Can My landlord refuse to take my rent payment if i deducted work i have done for her?

Yes. Your obligation to pay rent is totally seperate from the landlords obligation to pay you for work done.

Im owed around 14k in arrears. Is there a way to collect this if i found the other party is getting money from selling a home?

Yes it's possible if you already have an arrearage awarded or a judge for arrearage. If you don't have a family law attorney you need to hire one...

Can can I file a second response and the clerk of court I filed the first one within the 20 days that was allotted to me?

Once you have filed an answer you then need to seek leave of court to file an amended answer. Thus you should file a motion for leave to amend if...

Can I get a credit for lose of full use of the home I am renting?

I agree with Attorney Klurfeld's response. Your situation does not qualify for an abatement of rent. Best suggestion is to work with the landlord...

You have a major uphill climb to find an attorney to handle this type of case on a contingent basis. Also this type of case, especially in light...

Is my landlord aloud to withhold the electric bill ? What if I find uncapped live wires in attic isn't that a fire hazard?

No way to tell what is happening without seeing the bills. however you do raise some very concerning issues. Live or exposed wires is definitely...

If my mother has a trust named after her does that mean she can change the trust?

Whether your mother can change the trust depends upon what type of trust it is. If she set up a separate trustee other than herself that sounds...

If my ex passes away will the closing on our house still take place?

You state that all paperwork has been completed by buyer and seller but closing is set for middle of month. Normally at closing additional...

How long can my COA deny me access to my unit without giving me answers?

You should be able to get answers from the COA or their remediation company. Most remediation's involve opening of wall cavities and ceilings in...