Am I able to enter the apartment?

You can enter the apartment if the tenants have abandoned it. Unfortunately, there is no bright line here. Abandonment is a matter of intent. If...

I'm wanting to break my lease for multiple reasons (see below), but not sure if I'll be liable to pay off the remaining balance?

These are not the best grounds to break a lease. Smoke detectors are cheap so you can buy one or a few for yourself. Since they will be yours you...

There are different types of HUD subsidized housing programs. Each of them is governed by Federal Regulations. These regulations are also part...

Does a tenant have to paint an apartment upon leaving ?

Typically, painting an apartment is considered maintenance of normal wear and tear. Unless your use of the apartment caused damage to the walls...

If you wish to remove the tenant from your property then you are better off going through the eviction process. Many people seek a quick end-run...

Do you have to attend asummons in forcible entry and unlawful detainer court date?

Any time you get sued you should always be in court or have a lawyer appear for you. Your legal rights are at stake and you need to defend them or...

Can I break the lease

If you have proper reasons and proper notice under the lease terms then you may terminate the lease according to the lease terms. You are not...

Do I need permission to install security cameras outside of my rental property?

You only need to insure that the cameras are properly installed. Many times the City requires landlords to install security cameras.

I have lived in a basement apt. Not a legal unit...I was hospitalized for 7 days I am 1month behind on my rent can he through me

If the basement apartment is illegal then you may have a monetary claim against the landlord however, it does not mean you get to continue living...

This is entirely up to the landlord and tenant to agree to or not. There is no law covering this--only industry standards. Some landlords are...