If you have a Lease with specific duration (i.e., a set "end" date) , then unless the Lease provides otherwise, or the landlord lets you walk -...

This will depend on who is ENTITLED TO the funds, NOT who 'asks' for them, and who doesn't. Sounds like (since you lost) the landlord is the one...

I agree; you need to take your Lease and the extension to a good local tenants lawyer for a proper review. Hope this helps

If you broke it - so you should pay for it no? You may be able to argue the amount of damages, but the responsibility for the repair is YOUR's,...

If you want to challenge the Landlord's claims, your best bet is to retain a good local tenants lawyer. You can't get help for something like this...

I agree with my colleague, unfortunately no one here can opine about the rodents, as that depends on your lease, and the nature of the property you...

On line research by a layman "landlord" (with all due respect); plus no lawyer and a City Code restriction = BIGGGGGGGGGG TROUBLE (and by no means...

More facts needed. Did you vacate early (even one day before your lease was to end?) Did you send the Landlord a WRITTEN "objection" (i.e., not via...

I think you will find it VERY DIFFICULT to make that argument in court (that you were "forced" to sign b/c of the "leasing agent's" remarks - and...

I agree 100% with my colleague; your best bet here is to consult a good local real estate lawyer (and/or an estate planning attorney), to advise...