Does landlord owe me? Leakage from ceiling for months. LL tried to fix and failed.

If the water problem is merely cosmetic, the landlord does not owe you anything. Although the landlord is required to maintain the property in a...

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The quick answer is, no, the landlord may not deduct for a debt that is not due. However, it appears that all parties from the water company on...

If a new building owner returns your check with a letter stating, they can not accept your tenancy (16+ years) because

Yes, what the landlord did is legal. Not good business, maybe, but legal. Just pay the rent you owe, and be absolutely certain you pay all rent...

I need a landlord/tenant lawyer... Our Landlord failed to handle some mantinance and failed to inform us of information.

First, one question must be answered: How does all of this affect the habitability of your apartment? Keep in mind the answer to this question is...

Ex has been using credit cards to run his non-profit and his own business; I will be held liable for these debts?

Ask this question to the attorney representing you in your divorce. If you don't have an attorney, get one right away. Way too much is going on...

I just received a wage Garnishment notice from my employer but the amount is incorrect

Mr. Pederson gives you good advice. I agree that the cure might be worse than the disease. One other possible remedy that occurs to me, though,...

I moved out on the first of the month and was charged 1 day rent and for carpet cleaning. Legal??

Given your fact situation, the landlord may not charge you for cleaning the carpet, but I think he is entitled to one day's rent. Arguably, the...

I have two weeks before I move into rental apartment. It is not ready to move into, until landlord perform much needed repairs.

Certainly you are not required to accept a unit that is not fit. Hopefully there is no provision in your rental agreement that states that you...

I rent a room mo. to mo. and the tenant disappeared after 2 months past due. No call no show...how do I serve and evict??

You may not have to file an eviction action. Believe it or not, there actually is a self-help provision in the code that might be of assistance to...

The landlord sent me an statement regards my move out, but the price is overcharged.

primary issue when you go to small claims is whether or not any of the damage you caused to the apartment was "beyond normal wear and tear". The...