Tenant changed the locks on me, won't provide a key.

There is almost always a clause in the lease allowing you access for these purposes. I would arrange to get a key made for your use, but in the...

Must I repay my rent?

I agree with my colleagues. The landlord is entitled to payment. You are entitled to incidental costs. James Frederick

I agree with my colleagues. It is often the case that the landlord will arrange to pay the water bill for the reason that, if it is not paid, it...

Does my landlord have to buy back through meaning 12 months of my lease because he wants to break the contract?

I agree with Mr. Stearn. I would suggest that you review the terms of the lease agreement, however. It may specifically address this situation and...

I believe my landlord is illegally renting to me because there isn't any record of a rental registration for the property.

I agree with Attorney Stearn's answer and analysis. I would add simply that you can access the Wayne County Register of Deeds online, so you do not...

What would be considered fair and reasonable compensation for repairs that were requested but not made.

I do not think you can get compensation for the repairs. You may be able to get compensation for the damages that were done by the contractor. Time...

Can State Farm be sued when new information has arisen on two old cases. Once $70,000 second time left me homeless

Both sound like possible lawsuits. You need an attorney to evaluate the facts and determine how to proceed. Your trying to handle this on your own...

Landlord denied our request for copy of rental agreement to review prior to signing/renewing our lease. Is this legal?

Is it possible? Yes. Is it likely? Less so. It is in your landlord's interest for you to understand and agree to the lease and to renewal. He only...

Finding a trust

This can be a real challenge because a "trust fund" can mean many different things. Ideally, the trustee or someone else close to the decedent...

If all assets are in a joint account and IRA have spouse as beneficiary do you need a will and do you have to go to probate

Yes, because something could happen to both spouses/joint tenants together. In that case, your "estate plan" would not work, and in the absence of...