The statute of limitation for an oral agreement is four years. If you are not past that, you can begin a lawsuit. If it is over $5,000.00, see...

First, last and security deposit was collected from my tenant. I have estimated that damages exceed the security deposit paid.

Schedule with the tenants a walk-through appointment. Get the keys back and have them sign a form which indicates that they have turned in keys...

Tenant sent letter terminating her lease 5 months before end of lease.

Yes, deliver to her a Pay or Quit Notice aka three day notice right away. Make sure that it is properly prepared and properly delivered. i would...

Any legal problem with faxing 3rd demand letter for $25 to former tenant's workplace? Hoping to shame her into reimbursing me.

I think that would be a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Act and you would be subject to fines of several thousand dollars.

If you re trying to remove someone from your real property, then the distinction is between a tenant and a non-tenant (other terms might be ...

LANDLORD HAS INITIATED eviction proceedings for non payment of one months rent in the amount of $850.00

You must deposit all of the rent that is due or becomes due during the proceeding. In your case, you must deposit January's and February's rent...

Will this be considered "breaking" a lease?

If the landlord doesn't agree, then you are stuck. You could still move, but you would be risking your credit on the remaining tenant paying the...

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Can I evict a "John Doe" or person with an alias name?

Yes, use "Unknown tenant." Next time, ask to see a photo ID and make a photocopy.

You can terminate the current month to month periodic tenancies and state that they have to apply for a new tenancy. Make sure you have an...

If you leave today and give the owner / management possession, you are liable for the rest of the lease. If there is no early termination clause,...