Commercial landlord question

If you have good evidence the tenant has abandoned the space, you should inspect, verify condition, and change the locks. Then evaluate whether...

Can my building legally charge me a $500 fine if it was never called out in the lease?

A $500 fine for the circumstances described exceeds excessive, even if your lease allows it. Have you tried buying the manager a cup of coffee and...

Can my landlord change the locks and throw away my personal property/business items with out serving us proper notice?

You're in a complicated situation that requires consultation with an attorney. If you have a partner in the business who is cooperating with...

What is my legal risk if a tenant has a fear of mold?

There are no scientific or legal standards pertaining to mold, like there are for asbestos (for example). Beware of the mold inspection racket....

What would our next step would be. Don't know where to start.

You are entitled to at least 30 days prior notice of a rent increase; probably 60 days for increased of that size. Text messages are not proper...

If I feel threatened can I break our 1 year lease? We are only a month into the lease. What are my rights?

First thing to do is get out, today, and protect yourself. Then assess issues like security deposit. It's your landlord who needs to let you off...

Commercial Property question

In theory, if the fence does not interfere with anyone's use of easement, yes. But one can't answer with certainty in this forum. It would be...

Immediately give written notice to landlord. And call her. Tell her what's up, and ask that she start looking for replacement tenant. Promise to...

Can I audio record someone inside of my own home with out their knowledge if they are threatening my life?

If you take the threats seriously, and I think you should, you would be well-served to take a lot more aggressive protective actions than taping...

How my landlord can sue me for unfair business practices without any proof?

There is no such thing as a master tenant, though many believe otherwise. If you are renting rooms to people without landlord's written position,...