Can an appartment filled with second hand smoke be classified as an uninhatitable living condition?

You likely have a good warranty of habitability claim which would allow you to break your lease but this will not allow you to recover past...

Landlord vs tenants in Security deposit dispute

Good job on the security deposit letter. From the facts you present here, you have complied with the law and have nothing to worry about. As...

Can I get back my 2nd security deposit before I move out if I signed a new lease?

A landlord is generally under no obligation to refund your security deposit any sooner than 30 days after you move out. That is the purpose of the...

The eviction is scheduled for dec.26rh sherrif let notice on my door can I stop it

If the eviction is for failure to pay rent you can stop the eviction right up to the trial by paying the rent. If you have a defense you can...

Should I tell my landlord that I will go against them in small claims court if they dont pay for gas as the lease says they will

If you are unable to convince the landlord to be reasonable then Small Claims Court is always a good idea. However, I would not threaten unless I...

Based on your comment about a "verbal abuser" you may be able to raise a safety complaint. You'll need to back this up with records of police...

I have a lease with a private individual who wants to sell the house I am currently leasing.

Several issues here. 1. If you are the one to break the lease, the homeowner can demand that you pay rent for the months remaining in your lease...

I am on a month-to-month lease and we do have a contract. I gave notice and Landlord is demanding more money.

Do you pay your rent on the 1st or the 15th? In a month to month agreement, the agreement is renewed each time you pay your rent. But to break...

Our landlord changed the terms of our lease without a written document agreed to and signed by all parties. Can he do that?

Did he send you a written description itemizing the charges which he intends to deduct from your security deposit? If not you may have a case for...

Can I terminate a lease agreement if the tenant is writing bad checks?

Dependent upon the terms of your lease, a NSF is likely the failure to pay rent. Thus, the rent is late and you may begin the eviction process. ...