Can my landlord charge me for repairs without discussing costs/estimates first?

Maintenance, including maintenance of the utilities, is your landlord's responsibility. How is it even possible to "not use a microwave...

The landlord cannot "kick you out" in 3 days. However, if the landlord posted a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit, if you do not pay within 3 days...

The landlord is absolutely responsible to maintain the property is a watertight fashion. If there is mold growing on shoes and mattresses in a...

How has can an Eviction be processed?

Once the landlord has filed the complaint, if you do not respond to the lawsuit, a default will be taken against you and you will be officially...

Can an owner of an apartment charge tenants fees for garbagge services?

Dear Uncle, It depends on where your niece lives. If she lived in Los Angeles, the answer would be "no," because of rent control. If she is not...

Responsibility for payment of exterminator?

Dear landlord, You are responsible for the cost of extermination. Just because you did not have mice when you were living there does not mean...

The answer is yes, but the landlord won't agree. That's the problem. Legally, the landlord by not exterminating the rats has breached the...

Is there a limit for a lanlord to increase the rent in an apartament?

The apartment is likely rent-controlled. The Rent Stabilization Ordinance limits how much the landlord can raise the rent. No matter if...

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Does a landlord have the right to tell you which cable/dish company you may use?

First question: There is no real law in this area. I think that the law would support a landlord who said he did not want dishes on his...

How many times can a defendant postpone a court date?

Unfortunately, the defendant can continue the court date as many times as the Judge will let them. The Judge has to find good cause for the...