Tenant wants to break lease, am I allowed to make them stay until it is rented again?

If I may elaborate on the prior answers. When Attorney Chen says that you have to mitigate your damages by finding a new tenant, what he means is...

My landlord gave me a documentation of charges against my security deposit 23 days after move out...

Why would the judge disregard the 21 day rule if you sue? The whole point of suing is for the judge to enforce the 21 day rule, not disregard it....

When can a land lord lock you out we have jugement against us were to be out on the 10th but had a death in fam need more time

While I do not know all the facts of your situation and this answer does not constitute legal advice, the fact that you did not bring up mice and...

No smoke detector in rental and possible mold is that illegal in Prince georges county md?

As far as the smoke detector, your landlord might be in violation of any applicable housing codes mandating the presence of smoke detectors in...

Can i enter the house to get the rest of my things

If you are on the lease, what are the reasons why you are asking this question? Is there a court order mandating you not be in proximity with your...

Furthermore, it would not make sense to sign a lease that requires a microscope to see the words. Anyone who signs such a lease, without a...

What are options if Landlord refuses to abide by Civil Code 1954?

The landlord is obligated to enter your unit only after following proper protocol. The law delineates very specific times when and reasons for the...

Falsely Arrested by the management company of my apartment complex. I need help.

You definitely should speak with an attorney. This set of facts encompasses a whole slew of issues that need to be worked out. The facts are a...

Do I have a medical Malpractice case?

I believe you might have a case. The facts are a little unclear and further consultation would be required. Because you say a couple years back,...

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Am I still liable for rent?

The only thing I can add to Attorney Chen's answer is that often times tenants who are breaking their lease believe that all they have to do is...