How common is it for landlords to seek garnishment of wages from a tenant that owes money?What is the procedure for doing this?

Wage garnishment activity is not very common, as it is expensive and sometimes fruitless. It costs either $188.00 or $288.00 to file with the...

Is Eviction Possible?

Yes, eviction is possible when a tenant doesn't pay the rent. The reason for non-payment usually doesn't matter. Ask your landlord if you can...

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Is the equivalent of two months rent to move in an apt considered first and last, or first and security deposit?

If not designated, the money paid up front for a rental unit would most likely be considered a security deposit for physical damages. Look to any...

How long does it take eviction when you have a children

Attorney Morcroft is correct. Evictions can take one to five weeks, depending on the court's schedule and many other factors. Having children...

Can I put my rent in escrow if landlord has been collecting rent, sales tax and HOA fees from me but not paying them?

No, you must continue paying rent to the owner unless and until the judge in the foreclosure case issues an order or judgment that you will pay it...

........President X of Company Y as the tenant....... Does this mean that the President is personally liable for the lease?

If the tenant is the corporation and the officer is signing his name as the agent / officer of the company, then no, there is no personal...

Evicting a Month-to-Month tenant

You should hand-deliver a Pay or Quit Notice aka three day notice. You should also mail certified mail a termination letter, which states that...

Myself and my family are defendants in an eviction lawsuit in a mobile home park, the first notice was sent by certified mail

You should be able to have your minor child's name removed from the lawsuit. See a local landlord / tenant lawyer or real estate attorney. You...

I have a tenant that has not paid rent in over six months. He has a month to month tenancy.

Make a consultation with a local landlord lawyer. You can post a Pay or Quit Notice now and also mail a certified letter to the tenant terminating...

My landlord's Attorney filed a motion to strike, do I receive a letter from them, but the letter is not stamped by the court ?

The Attorney prepared an original document called a Motion to Strike and mailed or delivered that to the clerk's office. Then, the attorney mailed...