If i have verbal permission and a key, can I enter my brothers house after he was incarcerated?

A Notice to Quit is the formal notice required from a Landlord prior to initiating an eviction action. I recommend attempting to work with the...

Can we legally ask my ex-brother-in-law to leave our home after being here for one year?

Can you ask him to leave? Yes. But what if he refuses? Then you must evict him via the judicial process which starts with proper notice. The...

What do I do if I filed the paperwork to change my court date for a traffick ticket, but never heard back about a new date?

If you will not be in court on the day of your court date, you should consult with an attorney about hiring him or her to represent you.

Can a landlord counterclaim a tenant on security deposit refunds?

Sounds like you are on the right track. If you were late with the accounting (calculating this can be tricky) they way you avoid treble damages is...

Can I be Pro Se in state court against plaintiff's attorney and be represented by counsel as a defendant in federal court?

The short answer is yes. But, I suspect that there is a lot more to the story and if you are involved in two lawsuits which may or may not be...

Does landlord need to have itemized damage list in the mail within 1 month or do we need to receive it in 1 month?

The Sec Dep Statute is not clear on this issue, generally, courts will use the postmark date as sufficient. But, your lease may have allowed...

Yes - You must follow the same eviction process as you would under a current lease contract. You should have an attorney review your lease even...

Do i need to pay my lease break fee if I have filed a noise complaint and talked to the office many times about the situation?

If you refuse to pay the lease break fee then your Landlord will determine if they want to pursue you for monetary damages. Your defense to that...

Do we have to return security deposit if tenant refused to sign the lease?

You may be able to withhold the Security Deposit. But, not because she refused to sign the lease. You'll need to comply with the Sec. Dep. Act...

If my tenant does not pay Jan rent by the grace period for Feb can I charge a late fee twice for Jan and once again for Feb?

It is unlikely that you can charge the Jan late fee twice. But, that is dependant upon the lease language. Likely, you should start focusing on...

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