Can I withhold rent?

You have to start off with a zero balance on your tenant ledger. In other words, you can't owe unpaid rent before you begin. Then, you send...

I have a 3 day notice owing $3,000.00, but I have been without a job and paying partial payments total of $5,972.00 what do I do

If the amount of unpaid rent on the Pay or Quit aka Three day notice is correct, you have until the deadline to pay the full amount or the landlord...

LEGAL WAY TO EVICT HARRASSING TENANT WHO RENTS A ROOM IN MY HOME?

If you have a written lease agreement, you may have a clause in there that he is violating. You would send a letter telling him the lease is...

What is the time for a landlord getting back to a tenant who has objected to a security deposit being withheld?

There is no time frame. The next step is for one of the parties to file a lawsuit for the money. You can get the small claims forms from the...

Can I get evicted without a court hearing?

You cannot be evicted by the sheriff's department until and unless the owner / property management files an eviction lawsuit. They cannot do that...

My lease was up last month on the 24th, I just received notice for the managment that they plan to increase my rent by $50.00 .

Yes, they can do this. I totally agree with the answers given by the other attorneys. I'd like to add that you have the same notice...

My husband and I are splitting up and he is on the lease at our apartment but he gave the key back and has been gone for 5 days

I agree with the lawyers who answered this already. I wanted to add that if he gave you the key, the answers would be true, but if he gave the...

My a/c vents leak. 700 sq. ft. apt electric bill has been $130 . Now it's $208 can I deduct the difference from rent ?

You need to start with a seven day letter. Threaten to withhold rent if the problem is not fixed within seven days of receipt of the letter by the...

My landlord has threatened to evict me and my boyfriend i just paid him 440.00 towardsa 600 rent i owe him 340 back rent

Yes, your landlord can post or serve a Pay or Quit Notice (a/k/a Three Day Notice) if you owe any kind of balance for unpaid rent. It is the...

If a count2 eviction is filed, how much can be claimed? 10 months remain on their lease. They won't pay rent & haven't moved out

You file in county court if the unpaid rent is less than $15,000.00. You file in circuit court if the amount is $15,000.00 or more. I always...

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