Do I legally have to allow the landlord to let potential renters walk through my home while I am still living here?

Dear "Do I legally have to": Yes, the Landlord is entitled to show the property to prospective tenants. He must give you notice that he is...

My landlord is saying it is my responsibility to have the entire apartment repainted???

Dear "My landlord is saying it is my responsibility": The question is whether painting needing to be done is normal wear and tear or is it...

Real estate law question regarding pool repair in rented house

Dear "Real estate law question": Yes, you need to be proactive in dealing with this situation. If the pool leaks, you will have a higher...

Dear "Can a landlord throw all your furniture?": Yes, the landlord does not have to use his time and effort to store your belongings once an...

Can the landlord increase my rent from $1065 to $550?

Dear "Can the landlord increase my rent from $1065 to $1550?": Yes, the landlord can increase the rent from 1065 to 1550 IF there is proper...

If landlord changes your locks, can you pay locksmith to come out & fix it? or have to wait days or weeks to get into court 1st?

Dear "If Landlord changes your locks": You should first demand of the landlord that he give you a key and tell him that if he doesn't, you will...

Landlord has sold the house I am renting and has given me notice that I need to move out in 19 days not 30 as stated in the LA

Dear "landlord has sold the house": The landlord must honor your written lease agreement or your oral month-to-month rental agreement. He may...

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Do I have a right to keep deposit money?

Dear "Do I have a right to keep the deposit": A landlord never has a right to "keep" the deposit. A landlord always has a right to charge...

Rental in foreclosure

Dear "Rental in Foreclosure": Yes, the owner can still save the property from foreclosing. Whether he will or not depends on his...

Can a landlord or owner tell you what time and day of the week you can move out of your unit ?

Dear "Can a landlord tell you what time and day to move?": Yes, if you both agreed to the lease and signed it. Look at it this way: you can...