What kind of rental rights do we have if we rent without a contract?

You have the same legal protections as other tenants. The landlord has an obligation to keep the property in repair and habitable. An oral rental...

My landlord issued a partial refund the day after I filed in small claims court

Presumably, you sued for the full amount. The full amount was not paid. Further, your landlord submitted the refund late. Since you have already...

If your landlord was embezzling money from his or her employer, could you withhold rent? Crimes are against the citizens of the state...

We broke our lease because of concern about mold, from leak in living and bathrooms. They want rent. Should we sue 4 damages?

This is quite a dilemma. Certainly mold poses a health hazard, and your health and safety must be a priority. Mold problems can be dangerous, and...

If an eviction for non-payment of rent can take up to 60 days, will the tenant have to pay all of it at the end?

Excellent question. Most landlords rent property to tenants to make money. So income from the rental property is of primary importance. If you have...

Workers comp wants me to sign paperwork, I don't need medical, but they'll leave that part open for future complications.

To answer your first question as to whether or not you are entitled to pain and suffering and scarring, generally no. While I am not familiar with...

Am I responsible for an additional auto repair fee that I was not previously told about?

Dear Reader, It is always a good idea to get agreements in writing. Typically when you leave your car at a repair shop, you are provided a copy...

Am I responsible to make payment for a cheerleading outfit that I never received?

Hello, You may very well be liable to pay for the outfit. If the cheerleading outfit was custom ordered for your daughter and cannot be used,...