We have personal property in a building which is being sold. Do we have rights to get access to our things?

Your property should remain your property. Submit a written letter with proof of delivery to the new landowner. State what property is yours and...

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If someone lies on an application for a rental property does that make the lease void?

This describes what is called fraud in the inducement. This can form the basis to void a contract, but a court must decide if fraud in the...

Does my landlord have a legal oblagation to provide water and sewer

Contact the Cleveland Legal Aid Society - Legal Aid’s Intake Line If you need legal assistance, you can contact Legal Aid any weekday for...

Can I evict a subtenant if they failed to pay full amount stated on the Pay or Quit notice? They paid partial.

Typically, accepting partial payment of rent can waive the notice served on the tenant. This link appears to provide helpful information: ...

Can I get out of my lease if the landlord has fixed problems but not in a timely manner?

A landowner must provide a safe and habitable rental unit. Most states allow a tenant to give notice to a landowner to fix a problem or face...

Hello, I am a landlord and I have a writ of restitution against a tenant and the sheriff is going to show up tomorrow. I have t

What does the tenant get for paying the rent? Repossession of the rental property? If so, if your tenant falls behind on the rent, the writ you...

Can I break my lease because of a flea infestation?

Generally, your lease terms control as to when you can break your lease. Also, Florida law requires a landowner to provide a habitable rental...

If a tenant is given notice to vacate premises and late rent, can the tenant sue for harassment?

Tenant can counter-claim retaliatory eviction. See the heading "Retaliatory Conduct Prohibited; Miscellaneous" at this link:...

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Landlord and repairs

Your lease terms should control here. On the one hand, you are the customer and should have your needs accommodated. On the other hand, the land...

Can I break a lease immediately due to rodent infestation for over two months and has yet to be corrected by my landlord?

This is horrible. You have rights under West Virginia law to require the landowner to maintain your property in a fit and habitable condition. ...