It isn't clear without looking at the association documents whether the HOA has the right to fine you, or whether the fine imposed is reasonable. ...

First, you will more than likely run into trouble with state and local ordinances preventing raffles and/or gambling. In the county that I...

What are my legal rights as a tenant for a privately owned condo?

Unfortunately you didn't memorialize the early move in agreement. However because the terms of that two week period are oral, your testimony...

Can I terminate my commercial lease agreement and sue for damages?

You should hire an attorney as soon as possible. Much of the answer to this would be dependent on the terms of the lease, but if the landlord was...

As a business can the landlord lock my shop because of unpaid rent

State laws prevent self help by landlords because of the obvious problems that would go along with self imposed remedies. If your landlord locks...

Do I owe less because I over payed rent?

If there is a verbal agreement to pay a higher amount, you don't have a right to setoff the "over payment" because it is actually the correct...

Not really sure what to do.

Absent an agreement between you and your friend that requires him to pay rent, you probably aren't entitled to it. You can sue for ejectment if he...

2 months ago my fiance and i bought a house with both our names on the deed . what are my rights if we split?

You can bring a court action to either split up, or, more likely, force the sale or buyout of the property. The problem with a buyout in these...

One lease, three tenants on lease, one leaves before lease is up and doesn't pay rent.

Each of the tenants probably liable for the entire amount of the monthly rent to the landlord. The landlord will collect from whatever tenant or...

Commerical Lease. Being evicted after the new landlord wants to change the terms

Sounds like there is a problem between your past and current landlords. If you have already put down a depoit and paid rent for this month, your...