Of course I'd like to see you lease agreement, but based upon the facts presented I believe that you have a strong argument and likely a winning...

Can I break my commercial lease and collect damages?

Commercial leases are treated differently than residential leases, in commercial leases the parties are presumed to be "sophisticated" and thus...

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We have family who has lived in the back house for 24 years never paid rent and damaged the property. How can we evict?

There is no requirement that rent be paid to be tenants. Although depending upon the arrangement these folks may be "guests." Never-the-less,...

Are landlords required to give a certain amount of notice for lease renewals? Case law reducing rent for inoperable amenities?

Have you ask your management for additional time and they denied your request? Likely your best course action if 5 days is not sufficient and you...

Management company I signed my lease through was fired and now owner has taken over, with different thoughts on process...

First, you have a contractual obligation to rent the apratment for 12 months unless the lease allows you to terminate the lease early. The lease...

The final walk-through checklist showing no charges will provide you a defense to not pay for damages out out your security deposit. The landlord...

The home is the property of the landlord, the tenant has a right of exclusive possession. So barring an unusual clause in the lease agreement, the...

The language in your rental agreement will control, there is no law that trumps the agreement, unless the agreement is illegal etc. If the...

Although not previously enforced, a holdover clause allows for 1.5 x normal rent per month. Is it possible to require payment

Normally, when a lease ends and you continue to accept rent from the tenant, absent any specific language in the lease agreement, the annual lease...

Most apartment leases will not allow subletting. I recommend finding a for rent by owner, many times they do not run background checks and even...