Can my security deposit go towards my last two months rent since my landlord is in foreclosure & won't be able to reimburse me?

You face a judgment call with risk attached. You will breach your lease by not paying rent. Technically, you could face eviction. But your...

Who should a tenant name as a defendant in the event of a small claim lawsuit, the LLC or the individual name to be legal ??

Both, as Jen LeVine advised. The notice you received may not have been legally effective. And a rent payee change may or may not substitute a new...

If it were me, I would have walked away from the walk through. You do not "have to up with that put," as Churchill said.

What recourse do we have? What should our next step be besides finding a new place to live?

Is your complex owned by a big company? If yes, the first thing i would do is identify the senior corporate asset manager. Send that person a kind,...

How can I break a lease agreement

Brad Kane is right. In order to reduce your exposure, don't delay taking action. Call and write landlord, advising him of your move out date. Tell...

What can I do in a situation like this

Mr. Salas has given you excellent direction. The easiest, cheapest, fastest way to get results on this issue is to make an appointment with the...

What can I do if my tenants do not want to pay rent in the form that I asked them since the first day?

Are they good tenants, except for this issue? Have you considered the costs and unknowns you will face, in looking for new tenants? Do you have a...

What can a homeowner do about a non-occupied property suffering from $100,000 in fire damages during escrow process?

You should understand that insurance companies thrive by denying claims. That's what they do. Often, wrongly. It's not possible to guide you on...

Will we have to pay this bill and are we liable for the event that took place after we moved out?

How do you feel about the fact the dog got sick as the result of your husband littering in the back yard? I suggest your husband take some...

What can I do? Is this a breach of contract case?

Simply put, that's crazy. Immediately engage legal counsel. Find someone with significant retail leasing experience and lease workout skill. You &...