I rent a home that was purchased today (10/17) in an auction due to foreclosure. I have a lease expiring in August of 2013. What

You need to make sure that the court knows you are a tenant in the property. There is a federal law that protects you for a short period of time...

What are the legal laws concerning landlord fixing a leaking roof? or plumbing?

The first place you should look is your lease. A good lease should spell out the landlord's obligations to the tenants. You should also look at...

I went to court 3 years ago for my children and my father and step mother adopted them but i never signed any papers but when

It is hard to say what happened without reviewing the court papers. You need to consult with an attorney to determine your rights. From what you...

What is court procedure for tenants/defendants to pay any rent due as eviction lawsuit going forward (after initial payment)?

If the tenant fails to pay rent to the clerk on 11/1 you could file a motion for judicial default. If you obtained the default, you would be...

What is my next step if the management company has not responded to my demand for a return of my full deposit?

It all depends on if they sent you the proper notice of making a claim on your deposit. I they did not give you the proper notice, your case will...

Can we break lease due to a potentially dangerous situation with the neighbor who has threatened my wife with bodily harm?

Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes provides for termination of your lease agreement under certain situation. Your lease may also provide for the...

Landlord violated terms of lease regarding my security deposit. What steps do I need to take?

In certain situations the tenant is obligated to provide the landlord with a forwarding address. If the tenant does not do this in those...

Eviction, landlord tenant,

I agree with Ms. Graham’s answer. In this situation, you should have an attorney review all of the relevant documents. This would include your...

A Motion for Leave to Amend is used to request permission from the court to change something in the original petition. Often times this type of...

I found out the landlord is in bankruptsy and forclosure.he has'nt payed his morgate in two years.has a writ what can I do?

I am not sure how your landlord ended up with a writ of possession if you took him to court. Also, I have never heard of a 48 hour writ of...