With a supplemental writ, the landlord can get an immediate set out. It typically takes the court one or two days to process the paperwork. When...

What are my options for driving another month on a 36 month leased car with expired tags? The lease expires in 1 month?

Plates are specific to you, not specific to the car. You keep the plates when you return the car, and put them on the next car you get. Be sure to...

I have a friend who is a victim of a domestic violence situation. Can she terminate her lease on her apartment?

Through the civil protection process, she can have the court order that she has exclusive use of the rental property. If she clears out the...

Depends on the officer. Some won't pursue charges if the landlord did not witness the tenants remove the appliances from the property. If the...

WHAT CAN THE LANDLORD DO.

Unless your lease states otherwise, the following is standard: If you're a month to month tenant, then you get a 30 day notice given before the...

I've heard landlords only have a few years to collect

The garnishment is continuous in nature. They'll collect those small payments until the judgment is paid off unless you lose that job, get...

How do I evict adult children that do not pay or contribute in any way if I rent my home? Do I need to go through my landlord?

You will need an attorney to review the arrangement and any leases or agreements to determine if you have the right to file or if it needs to be...

I need help

If no eviction was filed on you, then the fee sounds improper. Check your local municipal court website to see if they did file against you.

Can I break my lease?

The cleanest way to handle this is through the court's escrow process, and ask the court to terminate your lease.

Our landlord refuses to make repairs, threatens us, and invites himself in our home unannounced

Contact the legal aid society about the landlord's violation of your rights. They may be willing to file suit for you, but not during your...