The eviction moratorium does not apply to the problems you face. It protects tenants who were unable to pay rent during the pandemic, but does not...

You have put yourself in a sadly difficult position; this matter needs to bring this matter to the attention of your family law attorney. It is...

The practice area has been changed, so your question gets better exposure to specialists. What you describe is not “illegal,” but it seems...

This is an odd situation, in that it is not clear from your question that landlord took possession of the space on September 30. Did he charge you...

May I suggest you send landlord a copy of Mr. Busch’s answer and politely advise landlord that you will expect a full refund of your deposit?

Your situation is not clear from the question and it would be probably be easier to talk to someone directly so questions may be asked. The...

The expiration date of your lease is determined by the document, not the law. Many residential leases are not well written. In my experience, most...

I agree with my colleague Jethro Busch, and also suggest that you immediately object to landlord's plan in writing, once you confirm that your...

The provision may or may not be valid, and no one can opine much more without seeing the full document. Even then, it would not be possible to...

Yes, in theory you could be held liable if there was substantial evidence that you neglected to report water intrusion for a long time. How likely...