How to brake a lease?

When you enter into a contract both parties incur duties and responsibilities. Your main duty as a tenant is to pay rent. Your landlord has a duty...

I'm totally disabled; I receive SSDI; I've a sec. 8 HUD voucher from NJ

Dear Citizen, First I'm sorry your in this situation. I'm not an expert on SSDI but believe you should use all the resources at your disposal....

Does my mom have any legal defense to an eviction from a mobile home park?

Your mom may have some legal defenses. Since she has made the place her residence the mobile home park has to go unlawful detainer proceeding to...

I agree with the above attorneys and encourage you to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

My friend, "Jane", was involved in a no contact accident. The other person wants to take her to court. Should she get a lawyer

Jane should most certainly retain an attorney. Stick to your story. The plaintiff changing his story will discredit him to the judge and jury.

Have you ever heard of a settlement being held in a lawyer's escrow account?

Attorneys have fiduciary duties regarding your funds. If it is not handled property contact the local bar. I agree with Attorney Adams.

Would someone who is being told to move within 60 days from an illegal garage be forced to pay the last months rent?

I believe that a landlord has no right to demand rent for an illegal structure.

If a tenant pays me for utility costs, will I waive the right to evict?

I agree with Attorney King. A tenant should pay for their use of utilities.

We've signed the lease contract about 2 weeks ago and want to get out. landlord said no, how do we get out?

There is quite a bit going on here. Have a local landlord/tenant lawyer look over your lease. LL cannot provide false information to induce you to...

I lived on Long Beach. My apartment was the top half of the house so no damage there. The bottom half was destroyed.

Dear LB Resident, Landlords have a duty to provide a habitable place to live in. If the place is destroyed and unfit for habitability you may...