I recommend that you contact an attorney to review your contract and the facts of the situation. You likely have a claim for breach of contract...

Not illegal - this is a common practice.

How do I kick out my tenant properly? Do I need to give written notice?

If your tenant has not paid the rent and refuses to return possession back to you, then you only have one option. That is to initiate the Judicial...

Can a renter ask for a deduction on rent?

A Tenant can ask. A Landlord can make a business decision whether or not to grant the request based on the severity of the issue and ensuring he...

How do I evict my 18 year old son ?

If you have asked him to leave and he refuses then you need to initiate the judicial eviction process. This starts with a formal Notice to Quit. ...

What sort of attorney representation do I need in my situation?

It looks as though you are being sued for $100,000. I recommend contacting an attorney to discuss your defense strategy. If you do not respond it...

Builder of a new home is unresponsive to our requests to fix the punch list

I recommend having a free consultation with a local attorney RE Construction Defect Litigation and other Breach of Contract claims to get this...

Is retaliatory eviction hard to prove?

Was there actually an eviction? Meaning did you have your day in court to tell your story and did the Sheriff arrive to remove you from the...

Why don't you initiate the eviction process after the 3-day demand for rent or possession expires? Likely the clause in your lease related to...

It is likely that you can be charged a fee or the other but not both. Unless, the lease language states otherwise a judge is unlikely to all the...