How should I remedy this as the property manager when the "tenant" is not cooperative and they circumvented my contract?

If the owners signed a lease with the tenant, then that is the agreement they have to live by, unless the tenant is willing to sign a new...

Our landlord says we've breached our lease by adding new tenants - how do we protect ourselves?

Leases often have a provision that sets the allowable number of tenants in the unit. If you added more tenants than allowed, the landlord might be...

In terms of a "break lease fee", should a tenant be liable for such monies regardless of extenuating circumstances?

You are probably entitled to some or all of your deposit back. The landlord is required by law to, within 21 days of your vacating, refund the...

Changing Lawyers or getting a Consulting Lawyer

As the client, you are free to change attorneys at any time. Your current attorney might not be happy about it, but he cannot force you to...

I am being sued by a large corporation that wants me to sign an Non Disclosure Agreement before legal proceedings begin.

That sounds a bit unusual if the lawsuit has already been filed. Take the documents and the lawsuit to a local attorney for a...

Is there a way to pay work service days off if you know you can't finish them?

Just call them, or have your attorney call them. They will usually give you an extension if you have been diligent in trying to complete your term.

What are legitimate damages you can "counterclaim"?

If your sister wins, which she should be able to do on a statute of limitations issue, your sister might be able to bring a malicious prosecution...

If a manager alleges a problem, does she have to give the tenant the chance to correct the problem before terminating a lease?

Either party to a month to month tenancy can terminate it at any time by giving the appropriate amount of notice - generally 30 days. The...

Bought a jeep was told it only needed brake pads replaced had private owner sign a contract but the booster needs replacing

It depends on what the contract says. Notify the seller of the problem and ask him to cover the extra cost.

This may be enough to create a violation of your right to quiet enjoyment. You would probably be entitled to ask your landlord to let you out of...