Sorry you face this situation. Also that landlord reacted like that in such a landlord friendly market. There are a number of issues involved,...

Does the grandfathered in clause apply?

Sorry there is no such thing as a grand-fathered right to smoke. Your lease determines your rights. If your original lease expressly granted you...

Next time ask the question before acting. It is your landlord's responsibility to clear your space. You have now created liability for yourself and...

When can a landlord dictate the way I decorate?

It is not "illegal." It may or may not be covered by your rental agreement. If you signed a lease that does not explicitly provide that landlord...

If I give 30 days notice to end my lease in the middle of the month, do I have to pay for the entire month?

You can end a monthly rental agreement at any time by giving 30 days prior written notice. If you delivered notice today, your occupancy and rent...

Can my landlord make me pay half of next month rent?

You and landlord can enter into a mutually agreeable lease termination agreement. It should be in writing and identify all the terms of agreement....

If 2 children are on a Quick Claim Deed with their parent, can the parent sell the house without their 2 signatures?

All I can add to what my colleagues have written are some questions and a suggested approach to handling things. How is the relationship with your...

I recoded your question as Landlord & Tenant. While it would be necessary to look at your lease to be sure, generally speaking leases put...

Can my landlord force me to sign a new lease at +40% our current rent?

There are a lot of things wrong in your story, starting with the email. While email is great to give people information, a rent increase is not...

What are my rights when water gets shut off apartment complex?

Good heavens. Of course it is inconvenient. And take a moment and put yourself in the shoes of the manager - they have an entire community to...