My ex landlord wants me to pay

Early termination cannot automatically void your deposit, no matter what the lease might say. Landlord must follow rules in this handbook:...

Can I sue the seller for changing his mind on a short sale Propety after short sale lender approval?

Where's your broker (or seller's) on this? The agents may have a role to play and possible liability, depending on the facts. Also, review the...

90 year old mother being foreclosed by reverse mortgage co. For $3600.00 in back taxes. How can we stop this?

Your mom needs a lawyer, but you are out of time. Have tried calling the mortgage holder and offering to pay taxes if they call a time out? Action...

With notice of shutting off water how often can you do it and when do they have to deduct it from our rent

Have you tried speaking with your apartment manager to learn more about the problem? Sometimes construction-related issues can go along for a long...

You're not going to like this but here goes. The first flag for me was your reference to "legal limit." I don't know what that means, but activity...

How can I avoid the fee of an Owner-Move-In eviction?

If you have not already done so, you should consult with an attorney about all aspects of transaction. The gift, tax consequences, necessary...

Is kitchen sink and stove illegal to have in an in-law unit?

It depends. You should sit down with an expert in SF issues to go over situation. You need to disclose location and other factors to get an answer.

Do I have to let my commercial landlord know how much I'm subletting my space for?

Thoughts from a leasing veteran: short-term subleases are recipes for unpleasantness. If you need to do that for some reason, be completely...

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If you want any chance of recovering any of your deposit, better drop the highly emotive track you are taking. Repairs are not "illegal" if an...

Neighbor/pool has fence they have attached sheds to, causing fence to come 4 ft in my yard. what do I do? can hurt lives, prop,

Two related choices. Hire a local attorney to get your neighbor's attention. Someone who can write an aggressive letter, but with the intention of...