Landlord is arguing that our lease isn't valid because she never picked up her copy

Whether or not it's a valid lease depends on whom the judge believes at trial. Based on what you said, I am somewhat curious as to why a 2-year...

Can a landlord enter our rental home with notice to check up on completed repairs?

Landlords do have a right to inspect with reasonable notice. Courts have repeatedly ruled that 24 hours is reasonable. There is no requirement that...

Can my landlord charge me for water bill that is not mine because she refused to pay the balance for us to put it in our name?

I see 2 options. 1. Sue her for the $300 in small claims Court. 2. Deduct $300 from your rent and treat this as a repair and deduct remedy....

Is the landlord able to do this, and offer no explanation to where my things went?

Even if you didn't have a right to use the garage, the landlord has no right to take your things - especially if she has reason to know they are...

In a physical sense, yes. Anyone who has your key has the ability to enter your vehicle - even without your permission. Morally, he should...

Is there legal action to take against my landlord?

And after sending the landlord a demand letter your next step (after 30 days) is to sue in small claims court. This is an easy process and no...

Is it legal to amend a month to month lease to say the cost of rent will remain stable for one year?

Is it "legal?" Sure. Is it really binding? Not if terminating the month-to-month agreement is a workaround. But that's the tenant's problem, not...

Is this error fatal? Will I lose this case at trial? Should I refile or go to trial?

It sounds like you're talking about item 7b on the form UD-100. If so my answer is no. I've never heard of a judge throwing a case out for this...

Can I

The repair and deduct and rent withholding remedies are very risky. The DCA pamphlet Justin McManus suggested is what I always use to advise my...

Calendar days. The sheriff will always serve the notice on a day that allows the lockout to be performed on a business day. Our sheriff provides a...