I lived in an apartment for seven years and the carpet is stained and will need replacement.will I be held responsible

In general the landlord is allowed to deduct money from the security deposit for any damages that are above and beyond normal wear and tear. So,...

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

Your property remains your property. Contact a landlord tenant attorney in your area immediately, if the new landlord will not work with you to...

Does a landlord have right to withhold the keys for tenant occupying premises without rent payment.

I agree with the other attorney. It does sound like there are additional facts that are missing from the initial question. That said, it is...

My landlord is holding my deposit for smoke damage. My lease states nothing about smoke damage. Can they do that?

Typically a security deposit can only be withheld to cover past due rent, and any damages that exceed normal wear and tear. I assume we are...

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Am I required to pay for an exterminator for a problem that was supposed to be fixed before I even moved in?

Your landlord has the obligation to keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition. Typically a ongoing pest infestation would not be...

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

If you are moved out of the home before the eviction hearing then make sure you attend, and if you tell the magistrate that you are moved out, they...

Tenant of a home and just found it there is a sheriff sale on it in 3 weeks, never told by lanlord, any rights or leave by then?

With pretty limited exceptions a tenant under a lease agreement will be permitted to occupy the home until the end of the lease term. At a minimum...

Do I have a case for a lawsuit?

The first step would be to call the hotel you stayed in and report that you think you were bitten by bed bugs in there, are now seeing them in you...

2nd cause of eviction

In the Second Cause hearing you will go over the amount of money your former tenant owes you. To prepare you will want to bring a rent statement,...

Is it worth allowing my landlord taking me to court?

The lease and exactly how it is worded will be the most important part of this in determining whether there is any wrongdoing, along with whether...