My sister in-law is living with my wife and I for three years now for absolutely free. Does not pay anything at all to live here

If your sister-in-law does not pay rent or contribute to the household expenses, then she is not a tenant but a house guest. You will need to give...

My daughter's father took her into his home and now wants her to leave in 30 days. Can he make her leave without any lease?

Yes, he can legally make her leave. But, there is no self-help in Florida to remove her and he must file a law suit for unlawful detainer if she...

Who would I put as the defendant on STATEMENT OF CLAIM - LANDLORD/TENANT - SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND form? Can I put the agent?

You probably should hire an attorney to review your lease and complaint. If you prevail, you are entitled to an award of your attorney's fees and...

Invalid 3 day notice, do I let the landlord know?

The choice is yours, you have no legal obligation to inform your landlord. If the notice is in fact defective and your landlord files a law suit...

I am a tenant with an option to buy whose home is getting ready to be auctioned off, How can I stop it?

My colleagues are correct. I add that your contract should definitely be reviewed by an attorney. Depending on how it is drafted, its possible...

I am seeking a landlord tenant attorney who can assist tenant with a proper drafting of a release form, continue reading...

A release can be drafted, but you cannot force your landlord to sign it. Most likely, your landlord is familiar with landlord/tenant law and will...

I agree with my colleague and add that just because someone is arrested it does not mean that they committed a crime. If the State Attorney's...

Question on renewal lease?

If your original lease expired on 10/31/12 and was renewed for one year, then the renewed lease expires on 10/31/13. It appears you have given...

How much notice must a new residential landlord give a tenant to move if lease with old landlord ends at time the house is sold?

I agree with attorney Stage and add that if you enter into an entirely new written lease, be aware that any residential lease for a term of six...

I agree with my colleagues and add that the utility company may believe you are the same users if your last names are the same. This would not...

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