What can I do to ensure that I have no liabilities against me when renting out a house with a pool?

You can't eliminate potential liability. You can insure yourself the hilt, and require your tenant to do the same. The very best thing you can...

If I get a roommate in a house that I co-own with my father-in-law, what will their (the tenant's) rights be?

It would be a lot easier to guide you after asking a bunch of questions, but here goes. Yes, it can be expensive to evict someone, but it is also...

How long does my landlord have to make a repair from the time I put in a first maintenance request?

Well, that's a new one. "your request has expired." What BS! It's time for you to write landlord formal notice, pen and ink sent certified mail....

When can I get rid of a co-tenants belongings

If you are on a monthly agreement, sit down with landlord and do new lease that eliminates former co-tenant.

Please Help regarding move

Landlord must give you proper written notice, at least 60 days in advance. Refer her here:...

I urge you to take action today to protect yourself. You are under attack here, not just roommate. You don't need her permission to report crime....

I was giving a 30 day notice . Does that mean I have to be out in 30 days or immediately

How long have you lived there? If over a year, you are entitled to receive 60 days notice. Just FYI. It is perfectly legal for landlord to...

Can I break my lease?

That depends on what's in the fine print. Most apartment leases give landlord the right to change parking rules. You should review lease carefully...

Sorry, but you are in a real jam without written agreements. Tenants are often responsible to clear drains in commercial space, I'd say that's...

Smoking

If you are on a monthly rental, and the landlord wants to make the property nonsmoking, yes. If you have a lease for a fixed term, it may...