Can i take someone to court if they break a contract ?

Most residential lease agreements make the Tenants joint and severally liable. This means that if the roommate moves out, you agreed to be...

Legal rental of closed in car port

Depending on the circumstances, the lease agreement may be voidable. The LL may be subject to fines. If you wish to pursue, seek local lawyer...

I live in a townhome with very tall trees. Are trees considered part of 'lawn care', or am I responsible to maintain them?

The LL has a duty to trim the tree and can have liability if the tree falls due to his failure to properly maintain. Mr. Rafter's suggestion of...

When renting an apartment in a condo is the landlord allowed to keep one closet in the apartment locked for his own use.

The Tenant does not have to agree to a provision that the LL keeps a closet for his personal use. However, as the first attorney stated, the LL...

I served a 5 day summons on my tenant. Tenant answered but did not deposit any money owed with the courts registry.

You will need to do the default package now. Include envelopes with stamps and a check for the sheriff. Normally, the courts do not do this...

My wife rented an asprtment while I was locked up so I am not on the lease. Can she keap me from living there if I realy wanted2

You have no right to be at the premises unless your spouse invites you to visit. The attorney above gave a great answer. Go see the local legal...

If the tenants utilities are off & they are not in the house how do i get them & their possesions out & my property back??!

The LL can retake possession if the rent is due monthly, the rent for the last month remains unpaid, and the Tenant has abandoned the unit for more...

Yes, the LL should fax a letter or take a letter to the Civil Process unit of the Sheriff's Office stating that he/she does not wish to enforce the...

Yes, the LL would have to take a letter or fax a letter to the Sheriff's Office that he/she would like the Writ to be returned to the clerk of...

I want to give my roommate a 30-day notice (he's on a month2month) can I change the locks on my house after giving notice?

No, you cannot change the locks. No, you cannot demand to be present when he moves out. I believe you need to seek legal advice from a local...