Am I responsible for attorneys fees for a landlord if I win a portion of the security deposit back?

From your facts it appears that after you returned possession of your former home you landlord wrongfully retained a portion of your security...

Can I get out of my lease for a violation of privacy?

You should check you lease to see exactly what it says about the landlords ability to enter your residence with or without notice, the lease will...

What is required to prove misadvertising?

I understand that you are upset about the condition of your apartment complex. First I recommend reviewing your lease to see exactly what...

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Is my tenant entitled to a deposit return in this situation, or am I entitled to keep the deposit?

You have a signed contract which creates obligations for both sides to the contract. The specific terms of that agreement will control your rights...

If you rent, ask repeatedly for copy of lease and landlord will not provide it where does one go?

With regard to your security deposit. Your landlord owes you a formal accounting of the charges for which he is withholding your security deposit...

Is it possible to get out of a new apartment lease?

Unfortunately, without the apartment managements agreeing to cancel your contract, you cannot cancel the contract on your own. However, you may...

As a tenant, am I entitled to a copy of my lease?

Yes, you should have a copy of your lease. This is the only way you know what the rules of your tenancy are.

CAN A PERSON EVICT YOU IF THEY GAVE YOU A HOUSE 7YRS. AGO AND YOUVE BEEN LIVING IN FOR THOSE 7 YRS?

If your friend gave you a deed or some other writing evidencing the home now belongs to you and no longer belongs to him then he cannot evict you. ...

Is there a time-period limitation for a tenant to cash/deposit a security deposit return check? It has been over 60 days.

Unless your check limits the amount of time that it is valid then it is up to your banks policy as to how old they will allow the check to be...

I got married and moved in with my wife. She never put me on the lease and now she has moved out and the landlord says i have to

This is a very common question. You should follow Mr. Leroi's advise and move before you are faced with criminal charges.