Can/should we sue landlord for negligence?

Mold cases are very tough; however, that doesn't mean you don't have other damages for the landlord's failure to cure. Send the landlord a 5 day...

Rented apartment and mice

You can deliver a five day notice for health and safety. You should then move out if the landlord fails to cure. An attorney can help you through...

Will I be charged with a felony

This is becoming more and more common. The US doesn't have debtor's prisons. If you simply owe a debt, then Aarons likely doesn't have enough to...

Theft charges were filed against me for removing a gate which my neighbor was forced to erect to replace one she tore down.

Criminal law: Theft requires that you take property of another person with the intention of depriving the owner of the property. Here, if you are...

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We paid rent for a month, but then were forced to move out mid-month due to a flood. Are we entitled to getting that rent back?

What are your goals here? Do you just want to be reimbursed for the back rent or do you want to move out and sue for damages. If you want to move...

I found out a co-worker has been classified as a contract employee for over a year now.

The distinction between an independent contractor and an employee is probably the most misunderstood legal rule. The key is control. Does the...

They are asking me for a 3 FOOT buffer while other homes do not have a buffer.

You must check to see if your CC&Rs have a waiver provision. If the association does not have a waiver provision, then you must show that the HOA...

Is an apartment complex required to notify you of a debt before sending it to a collection agency in the state of Arizona?

Check your contract. Your contract should provide whether you should be provided with notice prior to submitting this to a collection...

What can I do i the property manager won't make repairs? I don't know the law but I have some pretty serious problems in my apt

Arizona Law requires that the landlord (through the property manager) deliver an apartment that is safe and habitable, which includes providing...

Should I advise my property manager or fix it myself?

There's a lot going on here. 1) Do not attempt to repair the house yourself. After a fire, certain inspections must happen to ensure that the...