Can a realtor or landlord require both spouses to submit an application for an apartment when only one is a contributing earner?

Yes, it's routine to request apps from all adults who will occupy the rental. Ask them to waive the second fee, or defer it, or give you a rent...

How to negotiate a commercial lease as a poor non-profit

The place to start is a consultation with a commercial leasing expert. Getting a strategic overview of your situation is critical to negotiating...

What are my rights as a tenant?

All I can add to Mr Driscoll's thorough answer is this. Negotiate. Be honest about your situation and ask for more time. It's disturbing...

On Dec 4, I got an email from my landlord saying that my rent was going up $600/mo, beginning Jan 1. Is this legal?

Landlord must provide 30 days notice of rent increase. 60 days in Seattle city limits. I'm sorry about your accident and hope you recover...

My colleagues are right. Here's what I can add, from 30 years of retail leasing experience. Failure to invest in competent lease negotiation help...

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You face a no win situation and the police won't help. It's pretty clear that you and ex are not able to cooperate, though with help from a...

What can be done if a tenant builds a wall in the second bedroom to split the room in half, paints, etc without permission.

Mr Busch is right. Usually I recommend olive branches and soft approaches, but not with rogue tenants damaging property and possibly creating...

I Purchased a condo with an HOA

Sure, it's legal for HOAs to make such restrictions. Whether your HOA is acting properly depends on the CC&Rs. You should have been given them for...

What is the best way to break my commercial lease, on my store,

If you are paying less than market rent, your landlord may be delighted to take the space back early. If your optional term rent is below market,...

How do I get my 26 year old son, who is named as a co-tenant on my lease to leave, legally?

Sorry to read about the difficult situation you face. You were not alone with these family issues. The best thing to do is to enlist your...