What do i do if someone has held personal property as a threat to get money

Contact a NJ lawyer and ask for a telephone consultation. If you had no verbal or written agreement, then how could you have owed them rent?

If the 24 hour eviction notice was posted today, May 24th, 2012, you will most likely face being removed on Tuesday, May 29th. The holiday on...

Can I successfully sue landlord who is unlawfully withholding security deposit in Broward County, Fl within 30 days of move out?

You still have to wait until the thirty days have passed. You can send a demand letter on June 13th certified mail return receipt requested. ...

Can an apartment complex change terms of rental agreement to add payment of water and sewer?

No, they cannot add on payment of utilities unless the written lease agreement states that they can change this. Make an appointment with a...

Is it legal for my landlord to knock on the door, enter my home, open my refrigerator to see I'm breaking the 'no beer' rule?

If the written lease agreement states that the landlord can enter at any time and open the fridge, then yes, she can. You may want to take the...

My ex landlord never provided me with proof of where my deposit was being held. Does she have to forfeit it back now?

No, the LL doesn't have to forfeit the deposit when he / she fails to send a letter disclosing the location of the deposit or prove that it is...

Is the claim against my florida security deposit faulty if it does not list specific $$$ amounts for claimed damages?

The claim letter does not have to specify the damages. The landlord has to do that if you sent the proper objection notice. You would have had to...

Is a lease still valid if the house is under foreclosure or short sale?

Yes, the lease agreement is still valid even when real property may be sold at a foreclosure sale or a short sale. The tenants would have...

Storage of personal property.

I believe this situation is handled by Florida Statutes Chapter 715. You will need to mail a letter and send it certified. If you don't have a...

Renter house in process of being forclosed

I agree with Attorney Abrams. Once you have a copy of the Foreclosure document, you will have the case number. You should take a copy of your...