My apartment complex wants to take away my parking spot for repairs

Ask for a small rent credit. Be grateful your landlord maintains the property!

Is there recourse for a landlord leasing to a competitor if there is not a no compete clause in the lease?

I'm afraid not, and I'm impressed that your landlord lowered your rent. None of the ones I toiled for would have done that. Retail leasing, and...

Our niece lived with us for 26 months and helped with some bills totalling $1800. She says we owe her $2800 as she has been kee

Call her bluff. Write nice note saying you'll be happy to respond to her (phantom) attorney's letter.

Your questions can't be answered, mostly because you are not in control of events, and especially of a local judge. The best way to protect...

We operate a church on a month-to-month lease. The landlord gave us a 30 day to vacate. Can they do that to a church ?

Yes. Get some help from a leasing professional to negotiate for more time if possible, while you make other plans. In the meantime, sit down...

No, I don't think you can break a lease because landlord is offensive. But you can still negotiate. Read the approval language carefully. Some...

Private security guards to do not have authority to demand identification under the circumstances you describe. If you have not done so,...

How can I remove my ex-domestic partner from our lease without her consent?

Mr Busch is correct. If you want to act now, discuss situation with landlord, who may cooperate in effort to maneuver ex partner out. You might...

Landlord charging $1,119 for "damage" that occurred after I turned in my keys

See Mr Carlyle's answer. Based on facts in your question, the presumption is you are entitled to a refund of your deposit. And I don't think your...

Is buyer obligated to close escrow before mediation appointment?

The two things in your question are not mutually exclusive. Meaning, there is no rule against mediating before closing, and there's no bar against...