Before moving out or communicating with landlord, invest in a consultation to make sure you handle the notices and other steps properly to avoid...

Can my landlord lock me out and not let me have my personal belongings till balance is paid in full

It is illegal for a landlord to lock a tenant out of her home without legal process and a court order to evict. You need more help than can be...

What should I do about getting my boyfriend arrested for DV when we fought each other?

Your question should have been posted under criminal defense, and I changed the subject area. If the fights with BF have caused you problems with...

What are my options in case of a major roof leak that's unfixed for over a month?

It sounds like you have a cooperative landlord. Given HOA and insurance involvement, the time that has lapsed is understandable and not necessarily...

Can my landlord keep my deposit ?

Immediately send landlord a certified letter (no return receipt, just certified). It says something like this, cheerfully and with...

Who can visit and who can not

Generally speaking your landlord can't regulate who visits your home. Overnight stays and other things can be regulated by lease language....

I’m leasing a room for smalL business . Wht does this means

All I can add to my colleagues answers is this. If you are not investing in a proper review of your lease (and the underlying arrangement), stick...

Can I back out of a home I applied to rent if I paid for their security deposit but didn't sign the lease? What happens to my $?

No one can confidently answer your question about the security deposit without looking at documents and asking some questions. Generally speaking,...

What I am about to write comes from experience managing a mediation program in San Francisco that helps hundreds of people each month. We often...

How to legally evict someone who rents a room from you?

Yes, you can evict your subtenant. However you want to avoid legal process. First thing to do is to end the agreement with a written notice....