There MAY or MAY NOT be a duty to mitigate by the Owner. In order to determine that, an attorney would have to hear the facts, review the written...

Eviction?

Yes, you can be evicted. Telling the LL your plan without his agreement does nothing. If you want that kind of payment plan, you have to have it...

If an eviction is filed against me and I leave the state before being served will it still show on my rental record?

Yes, any lawsuit will show up on your background report. "Looking for a new rental" is not an excuse to have a balance on your current...

Sold Home, when do I have to vacate? Month to Month lease

The owner has to give you written notice fifteen days before the beginning of the new rental period. If you pay rent on the first, then the owner...

Do I have to search for tenants current address in sending notice of claim on security deposit when I was not informed new one?

You do not have to search for the new address for the former tenant. I always advise my clients to send the security deposit claim letter to the...

What if there is no lease and only verbal agreements?

Even if you have a lease, it can be difficult to make the landlord do the repairs. You must continue paying rent no matter what. You need to see...

Is my landlord required to take care of black mold within a certain time frame?

If it really is black mold, it is not in your best interest to stay there. Give the proper written notice for termination / non-renewal and get...

How to reject a rental payment made by direct deposit?

The law changed on July 1, 20113 and is more favorable to landlord than before. Simply issue a receipt for the amount you received and mail it to...

Do I keep the Security Deposit from a renter of an RV lot in the Florida Keys who evacuated during Hurricane Irma?

1. Do not use the word "keep" in any way when speaking about the security deposit. That is going to get a landlord in a lot of trouble. You...

What will she have to do to get him out of the home?

If your daughter owns the home and the boyfriend is supposed to be paying rent, then she can give the proper pre-suit notices and then file the...