Do I have right to break lease if landlord has not fixed items as promised or broken items reported when I moved in?

Thank you for your question. I agree with the other postings and would add that there may be a contract breach suit for the condition of the...

What rights do we have if the apartment complex wants us to pay for bed bug extermination?

Thank you for your question. Bed bugs are difficult. How long after you moved in did you notice the bed bugs? A review of the case with an attorney...

Can my landlord make me move out but still charge me rent while he finds a new tenant?

Thank you for your question. Did you ever send a written request for repair by certified mail? Ultimately you may need to sue the landlord for the...

Do I need to pay a late fee when I could not receive an answer to what the original charge entailed?

Thank you for your question. I would recommend paying it now to stop further additional $10 per day. You can always be able to go back and have the...

What rights do I have as a tenant of a residence whose owner/roommate passed away?

Thank you for your question. It sounds like the estate has decided that the property is not worth what is owed on it and thus has let the mortgage...

I need some advice on residence/rental laws in Texas concerning abandonment by a mutual tenant.

Thank you for your question. You safest route is eviction. Let the tenant know you intend to evict, follow the procedures, and file for eviction...

Do I have to pay rent until 8/12 when my lease EXPIRES 7/3 and I gave notice 7/12? Mgmt says I have to so it'll be 30 days.

Thank you for your question. From what you posted yes you would owe the prorated amount. I am almost certain that if you have the standard TAA or...

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Is a buyer agent permitted to sign a tenant to a lease BEFORE the sale of a property WITHOUT the consent of the seller in PA?

Thank you for your question. Other than the real estate agent owing you a duty as your agent, how does the fact that the buyer obtained a tenant...

Can a landlord send you more than one accounting if security deposit statements?

Thank you for your question. The landlord is afforded additional time if it is reasonable. Typically the issue has to be so bad that the 30 days is...

Can I use my two extra deposits as my last 2 months rent rather pay my landlord?

Thank you for your question. In all likelihood the answer is no. Statutes cover this very item and state that if you refuse to pay the last month's...