State free lawyer causing us much distress

First, the State does not provide free attorneys in landlord-tenant matters though perhaps Legal-Aid or a similar organization may help him secure...

You just need to read your lease carefully. Many leases say if rent is not received by the end of the fourth day of the month, tenant is subject...

Can I bring charges against a company for addressing a package to me with someone else’s mail enclosed?

Of course you can sue them - anyone can sue anybody for anything. For a mistake of this magnitude, I would anticipate a Judge would throw your...

Commercial tenant doesn't sign rental agreement?

I would issue him a 30 day termination of tenancy notice and give him the choice. Sign your lease and accept your terms or get out. If he does...

How do I get my non paying stepson out of my house .

In addition to my answer to your other posting of this same question, do note that there is no reason you have to continue paying for all his...

How do I get my non paying stepson out of my house .

It is a somewhat complicated call. IF there is a basis for finding there to be a landlord-tenant relationship between you, then you can give...

What do I do if my landlord attempted self-help eviction, but I missed my court hearing and had a default judgement against me?

First and foremost, carefully document all of his violations - dates, times, pictures if available, witnesses, etc. Second understand that while...

Can a new roommate get rid of my couch without my permission?

Actually no. She owes you the value of your couch when she got rid of it; if you are willing to accept the replacement as full compensation, then...

Depending upon what you mean by they are threatening to have you arrested, you may have claims against them for unlawful debt collection practices....

My landlord cashed her the money order for rent then sent it back to me with a personal check and then gave me an eviction notic

A landlord can return payment of rent or partial rent within 10 days of receiving it and legally not have accepted the funds. Hence if payment is...