What is considered a legal month?

Rent by the month and rent by the week are two different provisions. Your lease contains an error that needs to be immediately corrected. It is...

Can I withhold rent for broken furnace that needs replaced?

Yes, there is a process for withholding rent to effectuate repairs. Contact a local attorney for guidance based on your specific circumstances. ...

Housing

You need to contact a local attorney who can likely explain why the Judge ruled as you described, beyond your present understanding of why your...

Can I put my rent in escrow account due to unlivable conditions?

Yes, it appears you have a valid basis to exercise the option of holding back your rent and demanding that the repairs be addressed. Contact a...

I have squatters living in my home. When I tried to evict them, they filed a ppo on me. Now I can't go near my own property.

These are two separate legal actions. First, contact a local attorney and file an objection to the PPO. Second, if you intentionally gave...

If your roommate is indentified merely as an occupant and is not a party to the lease, then your roommate is renting from you, not your landlord. ...

There is no legal requirement for new carpeting nor fresh paint, but it must pass an inspection. The most important inspection is yours! If you...

Eviction?

The April 7-day notice for nonpayment of rent was satisfied by your payment. From your statement, the rent is paid current through April and the...

Is it legal for the washer for both halfs of a duplex to only be connected to my waterheater?

Your girlfriend needs to bring this issue to the attention of the landlord. Perhaps there is a utility from which she is getting a benefit without...

Can a landlord deny renting and not telling you?

The landlord has a right to say no to your application without stating a reason. You must use other means to discover evidence to support your...