Not only is it illegal, you are perfectly within your rights to call a locksmith and change the locks. I would also make a police report for...

Can lease language relieve a landlord of the obligations of state law with regard to return of security deposit?

If the landlord has your email address and has remained in full communication, it is unlikely a court will uphold what appears to be a contract...

Can apartment lease renewal be refused because we bought own washer/dryer & asked mgmt to pick-up their set we'd been renting?

In addition to what Mr. Dean correctly stated, unless there is a specific lease provision requiring them to renew, there is absolutely nothing in...

Can they hold him

Your friend should hire counsel immediately. Depending on the severity of the charge, his prior record, and flight risk as determined by the court,...

We have a second "mother-in-law quarters" behind our house that we are renting and are wanting to evict a month-to-month tenant.

Feel free to call. There is a method to get possession for abandonment of the premises without a suit for eviction.

My son has lived with me for 2 1/2 years which the manager was aware of and said it was ok.

Advise them in writing - email or certified mail which you keep a copy - that your son has long resided with you and their actions are illegal. Any...

Why is there a termination fee?

If there is no lease provision requiring this then no. It is not allowed. Also keep in mind that within thirty days of leaving they must provide...

There is no way that littering can be anything other than a "violation". For a question asking about convictions, you may answer no felony or...

I have a son who has a trustee who also wants to represent him in a felony case , i have a problem with this

Depending on whether or not your son is a minor, either he or his guardian will decide. It seems on a first blush that there is some conflict of...

My son had a warrant issued last night for not appearing in court he now lives in florida the charge was misdemeanor stealing

It sounds like the sort of charge that would certainly be municipal. Unless it is a felony warrant, which a petty theft such as this does not...