Sorry to read of your troubles. Offer not to sue girlfriend (GF) for the rent she owes you if she moves out immediately. Unless she agrees, your...

Can I break a lease in my 55 & older community because I am getting custody of my 14 year old daughter & need a 2 bedroom.

A change in your personal situation is not grounds for early lease termination. That's the bad news. The good news is your daughter should be...

Can my landlord sue me i n court

Did you have a written lease? If so, show it to local attorney or other leasing pro. If you have a lease and it called for you to pay utilities,...

Want to put son on lease.My son grew up in the apt. It's rent stabilized & family lived her for 22 yrs.Spouse & I are divorcing.

Your question can't be answered completely through a forum like this. In order to protect your family's interests in the apartment, you should...

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Landlord witholding security deposit and demanding I pay rent for the month.

If you can prove the things stated in your question, the landlord should be returning your deposit without question. They should be happy you did...

Breaking of lease.

Hold it. If you and "GF" both signed the lease as tenants, I don't think GF and landlord can modify the lease without your written consent. You...

How long does landlord have to make repairs?

You have described significant breaches of the lease by your landlord. Many issues of concern are evident. I'm wondering why you want to continue...

Property manager & tenant problems. Wants to end lease right before school starts.

You need some help reframing the conversation with the manager. Based on your description, they should be fixing things for you, but who knows what...

What is the process to complete in order to protect yourself from a neighbor trespassing on your land.

You've received excellent answers from three attorneys who answered your question directly. So here's a curve ball, just to shake loose anylurking...

Neighbor conflicts and issues like the ones you describe can be worked out in mediation. If the neighbors and/or landlords are willing to try a...