Is it legal for a landlord to change the locks on the door after you have signed a lease?

Your lease creates the right of sole and exclusive possession of the premises as defined in the lease. That generally means the entire property...

I want to be notified as soon as a Motion or Reply or Order is filed on my case. The opposing party uses ICEES.

Unfortunately, this is the process a pro-se party must deal with. Service is slow, but you should have time to respond. Otherwise you can alter...

My roommate left before our lease was completed. Is my landlord obligated to return any portion of the deposit money to him?

Depending upon who is listed as tenants in the lease, i.e. you, him, or you and him. The Landlord should deliver the Sec. Dep. to that person or...

Do I need to pay the notice fee after a verbal agreement was made that I wouldn't have any charges at move-out?

If the notice fees are improper you should dispute the charges formally with the management. If you do not get satisfaction there you may need to...

What documentation do I need to break my lease?

You need a written and signed lease termination agreement outlining the terms of the early termination.

I have been a tenant for over a year and was served a Notice to Quit. According to the Notice do I have 91 days to move?

You should contact an attorney to review this matter more thoroughly. It is possible that the new "owner" is not the owner and does not have the...

Is the Landlord (or his insurance) responsible for renter property loss from asbestos in apartment?

If you have valuable personal property you should contact an attorney to discuss this in more detail and review your lease. It is possible that...

If my name is not on the lease and I'm being forced to "move out" do I still have the legal right to have 30 days to vacate?

Your facts indicate that this is a verbal month to month tenancy. You have the right to the time which you have paid for, that is all.

Do i have the ability to negotiate my rent at a discounted rate of my landlord breaches our lease?

You should take your lease to an attorney to review. It is likely that the landlord does not have the right to take these action, as such they...

The facts you present create a reasonable defense should the landlord decide to pursue you for money damages or eviction. The landlord will have...