Am I entitled to get my rent back on an illegal unit ?? Also can he legally evict me if the lease is void???

Yes, you can be ejected from illegal space. The good news is landlord must reimburse the rent you've paid and possibly other damages. Hire a...

I rented a commercial property for a pet grooming day care, but the place doesn't have any heater to warm the house.

You might want to call the city/county and determine whether the property is actually zoned for a commercial use. If it is not, you will be...

I agree with Mr. Driscoll. Chances are you're dealing with a rogue manager. Such conduct is sadly common in residential property management....

Whenever I read about addiction-driven conflict on these pages, which is daily, I point people to non-legal resources to get help. The best way to...

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Please follow Mr. Alexander's excellent advice. Your father-in-law should hand deliver a written demand for repairs, and a retroactive 100% rent...

Well, gobs of folks have extra refrigerators in the garage. There should be no problem so long as there are not code issues involving wiring &...

How can I retrieve my personal property from ex-fiancé who just broke up with me suddenly after six years?

You should immediately hire a family law attorney to intervene on your behalf. BTW, you are not alone in these circumstances, which are jarring,...

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What is the best way to end a lease?

More facts would be helpful. You can "redeliver space" by sending the keys back in the mail (certified). If landlord is holding a security deposit,...

Hell yes, you are covered by the law. Since you missed the deadline, better send tenant all of his money or a small claims court judge may triple...

Within 21 days after you move out, landlord must provide you written explanation of deductions or send your money. The presumes you are entitled to...