You must provide them with written notice that you are the new owner and it's a good idea to have a lawyer draft that notice. You can make a demand...

On a request to vacate from my landlord, am i entitled to a refund of my last months rent if i moved out the middle of the month

Since you had a right to stay until the end of the month, you gave up your rights unilaterally. You might have negotiated a deal with LL to move...

If I pay my tenant to move out, am I forfeiting my judgment against her?

You already have a judgment? Confused as to why you want to garnish her wages and give her money to move. The short answer, however, is no: you...

What can we do to get rid of such a person without any legal ramifications?

As you know the person is a tenant at this point. However, that does not mean you have to put up with harrassing, racist, offensive behavior. If...

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A SLUM LORD TO FILE A RESTRAINING ORDER ON A CURRENT TEANANT.

It does not seem possible. A restraining order cannot restrain you from your own home. What is the reason for the TRO?

Can I sue landlord for reimbursement for all costs associated with partial water caused repairs and further ensuing damages?

From what you describe, the situation is a mold explosion waiting to happen. Indeed it probably already has happened. You have a good argument that...

My Landlord has illegally shut off my water.How likley is it that i will be awarded damages for having to move andmiss home paym

Absolutely. It's an outrageous act and you will likely be awarded punitive damages. As to attorneys fees that depends on the laws in your state. In...

What can i do about neighbor, who is very loud and the landlord does nothing?

Not totally sure whether the neighbor is also a tenant of the landlord. If it is, you have the rights of a tenant -- ultimately to withhold rent if...

How much heat does a landlord have to provide

enough to provide warmth suitable for the circumstances. Could be a wall heater, could even be space heaters. If its winter in PA, it has to be...

I am being sued by my tenant for $2000 rent overpayment not paid. They are using a carbon copy of a deposit receipt as evidence

The correct action is a motion to quash. The problem is that small claims courts have very limited rules. I"m not sure if the court would accept a...