The apartments where i live was recently sold and the new owners are trying to raise the rent but i have lease already.

My colleagues are correct. Ultimately, your issue comes down to the terms of your lease. If you're in a fixed term, it is less likely the new...

Selected as the best answer

Your affirmative defenses have nothing to do with what a judge ultimately awards. Affirmative defenses raise issues that are not otherwise raised...

What legal recourse do I have against my landlord? Month to month rental agreement.

Marijuana and crack cocaine are treated very differently under the law, including landlord-tenant law. Crack cocaine is an illegal drug which...

A contractor I referred to my customer verbally agreed to pay me when work was done and did not. Can I collect in Small Claims?

I agree with the other attorney that a mechanic's lien may be available. I also recommend drafting a written agreement to use in the future. ...

I financed a vehicle for my ex & he has been late on payments, we have a notarized agreement that he's defaulting. what can i do

Although I cannot give you legal advice, I agree with the other attorneys, that you may want to immediately sell the vehicle in order to mitigate...