I am sorry you face this crisis and know how traumatic it truly can be. The answers to your questions are no and yes. The law doesn’t like...

Start by reading your lease, which likely prohibits adding additional occupants without landlord’s consent. Then consider landlord’s interests;...

Both my colleagues are right, and Christine James has an excellent point about seeking help from estate counsel. Given what you have shared, I...

From your description, it sounds like landlords broke the law and caused you significant damages. I am sorry you did not seek help before moving,...

The answer depends on how the rental agreement was written. Someone would have to review all of it and ask questions in order to do a competent...

Are you really asking whether it is okay for you and tenant’s GF to commit fraud in seeking money from the government? Why is tenant in...

Unfortunately, neither notice you describe is a legal notice under the law, so tenants can ignore them. A notice must be ink on paper, delivered...

Are you assisting as co-tenant (named on lease) or guarantor? There's a difference, though the financial liability could be catastrophic either...

You may have violated a HUD regulation which could have consequences. Leases for affordable housing contain clauses to raise your rent if you...

There are circumstances when you could be liable for water damages. A lawyer needs to review the entire lease and ask you questions in order to...