Do I have to pay an additional "high risk" security deposit that was not listed in the lease for being late on rent.

The question is can the landlord enforce this requirement of additional security deposit. Unless the terms of the additional security deposit are...

My landlord has threatened me when I complained about electrical issues.

So your landlord makes threats that he or she may or may not be able to enforce. You have asked no question.

How does a landlord proceed when a previous tenant claims they never received their deposit back?

Security deposit issues are potential landmines for landlords. The only way to completely protect yourself from treble damages and attorney fees...

What can i do?

The cockroaches and the water leak may be sufficient to protect you under the Warranty of Habitability should you wish to move and simply desire...

How do I get someone out of my apt who's not on the lease.

You have become a Sub-Landord and your ex is a Sub-Tenant. It is likely that you will be viewed to have entered into a verbal month to month...

A tenant is not responsible for damages due to normal wear and tear. Are the stains truly normal wear and tear will be the issue to be proven or...

Can a rental agency charge you for something the previous renter installed on the rental property?

Your obligation is to return the property in the same conditions when received minus normal wear and tear. Hopefully, you can prove the yard was...

Who legally can evict a tenant who is subletting room in house where property mgt co has lease with tenant subletting room?

If you are renting from the Tenant then you are a subtenant and your landlord is a tenant/sublandlord. The Sublandlord would have standing to...

Can an apartment force tenants to remain inside or outside their units for a solid 12 hours daily for a week during repairs?

I can understand why you may be upset about this access issue. The problem is that the apartment complex must ensure that the residents are safe...

What are my rights until I find another home?

I'm not sure what your question is, you have analysed the situation properly. The new owner buys the home subject to your possession rights in the...