You can file a lawsuit, but I am not sure how far you could get on these facts alone. Consult with a good local litigation attorney to determine...

Can I get out of my lease due to lack of maintenance?

if the LL is reponsible (under your lease) for the refieragter and toilet, you MIGHT be able to send a 7 day written notice pursuant to section...

Nope. I agree with my colleague, he could be in big $$$) trouble if he does. And the LL has to provide you with written notice of his intent to...

Simple. You should retain a good local real estate attorney. Litigation is not a DIY project. gsg

Can I kick out my brother he's not on the lease does not pay bills or mortgage payments he's been with me for 3 months

He's your brother, so the best bet here is to get to get him voluntarily leave. if you can't do that, however, you should consult with a good...

Can a real estate agent working on a rental property inquire prospective tenants of the following information?

Your real estate agent is incorrect. Ask him to tell you WHICH LAW prohibits him from asking that sort of information in order to ''pre-qualify"...

Can i require (on a lease document) my commercial tenant to obtain insurance for damages **to my building** ?

Absolutely, in fact. most (astute) commercial landlords DO; and they require that the tenant provide certificate of insurance, a copy of the...

I want to rent my house out but don't know where to start.

It's likely legal, but you could very well lose your homestead tax exemption and you may get in trouble with your VA mortgage, and with your home...

I agree; it's always better to be up front. But this is not even about "disclosure." This is about mortgage fraud. What goes on one's "credit...

How does a quit claim deed work exactly?

A quit claim deed transfers whatever interest one might have in a certain property to another, with no warranties. Essentially, it says, 'whatever,...