Can I evicted, can I defend my self?

The federal Fair Housing Act requires landlords to make reasonable accommodations to the rules to allow disabled people to live in rented property....

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You can't do anything. Your neighbors can tell total lies to the police about you, and you could not sue them for anything. (It's still a crime,...

What are my tenant rights? and does her notification to list property to sell break my lease.

Your lease is still good through June. But if you want to go sooner, your landlord will probably be more than happy to let you out. The parties to...

Can this be consider scam?

I would find a client's use of a fake name to me upsetting for two reasons. First, it would prevent me from checking whether I had a conflict with...

How can we sue the landlord of a neighboring 4-plex that is creating an unpleasant, illegal and immoral environment?

People who live in university towns (like mine) have had success suing for nuisance in small claims court. A landlord sued by every tenant and...

Landlord wants disabled HUD recipient to pay for heater repair.

Being disabled and in HUD housing has little to do with it. Your landlord has the obligation to include a water heater. The HUD office may be...

I was harassed, threatened and constantly told to resign by manager,

If the blackouts and stress are continuing, you should consult a workers' compensation lawyer. You may also be entitled to state or social security...

Any attempt to limit use to members of a family would run into serious constitutional problems. Any HOA or landlord trying to prevent unmarried...

How hard is it really to take someone to small claims court and win?

The small claims courts are very used to hearing disputes over security deposits. About a third of the people sitting in the courtroom with you are...

Landlord will not pay for heater repair!

I certainly sympathize with the absence of heat. Unfortunately, that may be the price of renting an old building. Your heating system must...