How can I stop an illegal garnishment?

Did the landlord agree to "release" your personal liability, with an assumption of the liability by the new lady? Otherwise, you are still on...

What can I do if the tenant can't get the utilities in their name ?

Sounds to me like you let the tenant in without the utilities in tenant's name. That appears to be a waiver by you of that condition. Merely...

So basically its up to the landlord and the judge whether or not i will be evicted even if i pay the rent owed on December 29,l

Because the landlord had to file suit, it does not have to accept whatever you pay it, short of what you are obligated to pay, after the suit has...

I have a court date for Jan 18th 2017, If i pay my rent on Dec. 29th 2017..do i still have to go to court??

Yes. You are dealing not only with the landlord, now, but also the Court. The action may be for eviction............................. in...

I have seen delay, by the judge or the court officer at this time of year................simply because no wants to put someone (especially those...

Move. Break your lease if you have one, because that is a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment. To the extent that tenant might be breaking...

First, write them a letter, keeping a copy, saying "That is not your property, but rather mine. You do not have rights to use it." Second,...

What are my rights as a tenant when my landlord does not effectively handle repairs?

After your very last warning, withhold rent payment and put it into a specially established bank account, telling management company where you have...

I was told by my Parents Attorney that I can ask for the property to be sold? Is this correct?

I do not understand your statement "I'm at a great risk of liability." If it is titled int the name of the Trust, then the trust has any...

By cashing the check, you open the door for the landlord to argue that you accepted that as a compromise. For that amount of money, depending...