Can my apartment complex fine every tenant for any garbage left outside the bin regardless of who broke the rule?

No. Firstly, a landlord can only assess fines if your lease allows for it. Secondly, if the lease allows for fines then you can only be assessed...

My brother and i are both on our rental lease..we have been summoned to court for eviction..do we both have to appear? Or can j

The only one who can represent you in court is yourself or your attorney. However, your brother may be able to reach an understanding with the...

Can I evict on a month to month with a tenant who has not pAid his rent

You can evict the tenant either by his failure to pay rent after a 5 days notice demand, or simply on 30 days notice.

Can the landlord make me pay for carpet cleaning due to my pet in the common areas?

Your dog's mess is your responsibility.

Hot water is an essential service. The landlord should fix the hot water heater as soon as possible.

Can my landlord let the water get turned off ?

The landlord cannot intentionally turn off the water--which includes intentionally not paying the bill to let the City turn it off. However, if...

As an attorney I have to give you the most conservative advice and tell you to go through the legal eviction process. This is the only process the...

How do I get my nephew out of my mother's building??

You should give the tenant a five days notice demanding the rent due. If he does not pay within the five days then you can file an eviction case...

What exactly qualifies as unstable or filthy living by law when you are a tenant in a new home?

There is no magic number of insects that crosses the line from habitable to uninhabitable. The question is whether a reasonable person could...

My tenant subleased my apartment to a roomate and I’d like to know the best way to handle this?

If your tenant leaves the property then you do not have to evict the tenant. If you and the tenant agree to end the lease then the subtenant has...