What is a proper way to secure my part of deposit if living with a roomate

These roommate situations are often confusing. Written, not "verbal" agreements can help avoid trouble. If you signed lease, but roommate paid...

What alternative way can I take instead of relying on local police ?

Hire an attorney to stop neighbor. Be prepared for an ugly expensive fight. Consider getting support from arborist activist groups and...

Is talking about drugs against the law and who or how are they able to hear my conversation within my apt. Can I find out how

That's awful. Who called you into office? Write that person's boss a kind but firm letter objecting to what happened. Write, "please make sure your...

Can I stop working with this first real estate broker whom I no longer trust? And switch to a different broker? If so how?

Duplicate posting. Go see broker-manager. Change agents or cancel listing. Ignore wails of anguish from family and "friend."

How can I get rid of my realtor? (I have already signed many papers to hire her.)

Meet with your agent's broker-manager in private. Tell them what you want to do. They will explain consequences. If you switch to new agent in same...

Is it legal for a Ca real estate broker to pay a finder fee to an unlicensed individual with respect to finding a tenant.

No. What you're describing is garden variety violation of licensing law. It is also common, and phenomena that puts brokers in the ranks of...

Could there be such a thing as an unconscionable clause in a homeowners insurance contract?

Oh, my. Beware becoming victim of a "Southern Barbecue." You need a SC attorney. Try William H. Jordan in Charleston. Give him my regards.

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What do I do now? Should I try to get in contact with the owners themselves? Can I get a cat anyway?

Sorry, I detest anti-pet landlords. But you have a dilemma and face a choice. If your lease doesn't prohibit pets, they can't stop you. BUT, the...

Can they request us back on title and for what purpose because it was Chase who wanted us off in the first place??

Your question makes me shake, as I went through short-sale hell myself some years ago. It. Was. Hell. It was also in Florida, a much less...

Am I allowed to withhold the amount of the rent increase due 3/1 until my costs for a mold inspection are covered?

You send the request, and receipts. The landlord has no obligation to repay you on these facts. Try to process this: While buildings can and do...