Can my landlord sue me for $150? (see below)

Can your landlord sue you for $150? Yes. Can he win? Who knows. Be aware that if you are renting on a month-to-month basis, you owe rent...

How much should it cost to draw up a living trust in Massachusetts?

I recommend you inquire of the cost with a Massachusetts attorney, as fees will vary from state to state.

Claiming late rent? Landlord was sent US certified-mail with money order rent & US Mail tracking says mail arrived on time.

I believe you have a very strong argument that your rent payment was timely delivered and that the landlord's staff, either by intent or neglect,...

I co-signed a home rental lease with my son for 1 year. The lease was up April 2013. Month to Month now. Am I responsible?

Generally speaking, your contractual obligation is limited to the terms of the lease agreement that you entered with the landlord. A...

I lease an entire building from a landlord, who recently began sub-leasing a portion from me. He's not paying. Can I evict him?

In principle, you should be able to evict your non-paying subtenant, but each lease agreement would first need to be reviewed to determine the full...

Can I take appliances and furniture sold to me from previous landlord? Ive been given 15 days to vacate my home by new landlord.

There is no yes or no answer to your question. If your prior landlord owned the personal property that he sold to you, then you presumably now own...

Tenant in foreclosed house. when should we pack up and leave?

Under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, most tenants will have at least 90 days from when the successor in interest to the property takes...

Is this a legit situation? Can I be forced out with short notice?

I agree with Mr. Johnson and add that I am only aware of a Calif and Mass. court ruling that the tenant does not have to pay rent. To be...

I recommend you hire a local attorney to represent you in this matter. From what you have described, you have more than a simple eviction which...

Real estate

The short answer is, yes. The duties to maintain a rental property are outlined in F.S. 83.51, and include providing functioning heat. But,...