What is the law for returning a security deposit to a lodger?

Chances are you are a tenant under the law, rather than a lodger. The only significant difference between the two concerns the rental payments,...

If your landlord tells you to leave because your wife has too much stuff in the house for hoarding

I'm sorry you face these circumstances, which are common. Hoarding is part of an illness. Before you do anything, I suggest you ask landlord to...

In theory yes, though your question is a bit vague. Answering confidently requires more facts, and a look at the lease. "Common areas" generally...

Yes. It is routine for commercial space leases to require tenant to provide non-building standard improvements.

Can a building manager manager legally block a tenant from gaining access to the landlord himself?

Both the lease provision and the refusal to connect you with landlord are legal and customary. Have you tried offering to pay some increased rent...

Sadly, I concur with Shawn Alexander's conclusion about your lease. However, from long experience in retail leasing, I suggest you look at this...

I appreciate that you asked your question so carefully. Legal notices must be in writing, and mailed certified or as specified in your lease, or...

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Unless set by your lease, the formula varies. Tenants are benefited by using the actual numbers of days in the month, except in February when doing...

How should I handle a process when a separation agreement is presented to me?

Mr. Alexander is absolutely right, and I' like to expand on his direction. First, and as quickly as possible, you should review context and...

Can our commercial landlord increase our lease by 30% without notice?

Please follow Mr. Alexander's wise comment, "$400 is not worth a fight." Going forward, I recommend you keep in mind that legal notices must be...