Can a landlord raise the rent in such short notice? Don't they have to wait a year to raise the rent?

If you are on a monthly agreement, the landlord can change any terms on 30 days notice. If a rent increase exceeds 10% of your rent, you must...

Can as a subtenant with just a verbal lease be kicked out because my room mates has to turn himself in jail for a three days

Not legally, but depending on the facts your position may be untenable. If you pay rent monthly, at the very least you are entitled to 30 days...

Do I have rights as a commercial tenant if the landlord wants to allow a medical marijuana shop to open next to my boutique?

I agree with my colleagues, and add that it would not hurt to hire a retail leasing specialist to read your lease, ask some questions, and possibly...

Are my house tenants allowed to take video of me, real estate agents, and potential buyers in my house??

It never pays to market a property occupied by hostile tenants. Any competent agent knows that. Put marketing on hold. Email tenants that they will...

Landlord won't accept my rent unless I sign a new contract?

I think you should start out with a positive attitude. What landlord is doing is wrong and illegal. But the idea "landlords change things" all the...

Landlord cannot change fixed-term lease provisions without your consent, unless the lease provides for it under certain circumstances. They often...

Is is it legal for a landlord to do this?

If you are on a monthly rental and lived there less than a year, they could give you a 30-day notice tomorrow. If you've lived there over a...

Can a landlord serve a 3 day notice for allowing my bf to stay 2 to 3 nights per week? Legally it's 14 per 30 days..

I agree with Mr. Driscoll, and add that bringing guests into a shared home where you only rent a room is a very sensitive issue. Try to understand...

If you have fully signed lease, you are liable for the obligations. Canceling the check won't make them go away, but it will likely result in...

Dad passed away inherited two properties one of them was a rental. Having issues with rental property tenants, what can we do?

Yes, you need serious help, and it can't be delivered in a public forum. Not for a matter this complicated. First question is whether you and...