Can I require deposits from tenant of existing lease with previous owner? How do I make sure tenant will properly vacate ?

I am assuming this is a commercial, as opposed to residential, rental. When you bought the building, you bought it subject to the existing...

Does a TEXT message count as a legal form of notice when a tenant wants to move/give their 30-day notice to vacate a rental??

No, a 30 day termination of tenancy notice has to be written notice that is served in person, by first class mail (adding 3 extra days for the...

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Why the tenancy was terminated has no bearing on returning the security deposit per se. The deposit was to provide the landlord security for any...

My sister and I signed a joint POA.We live in different states. How do we fix it so I can access my dad's accounts from my state

You appear to have at least 2 problems. First, the Bank and everyone else is limited to whatever the POA says. So IF it requires both of you to...

Can my mother put a restraining order on her home and vehicle

As others have noted, there are a variety of potential restraining orders that have different requirements in order to qualify but all of which, if...

Can I break my lease because I have been extremely sick due to pregnancy and my inability to work much during this time?

I am sorry t hear about your health problems. Unfortunately, it does not sound as if your landlord is responsible for them and since he has done...

Car accident!

Unfortunately you are caught in a common problem - you paid more or still owe more than the fair market value of the vehicle. Of course you would...

You may or may not have a case against your landlord and thus may or may not be justified in terminating your tenancy penalty free. Like most...

Can I be given less than a week to be out of the house I have lived in for over a year?

The biggest issue in determining your rights is likely to be whether you have paid rent (or at least agreed to, regardless of whether you are...

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How can I safely, get out of an apartment lease that is ending, if my roommate wants to renew the lease?

As you appear to realize, you need to carefully read your current lease terms to determine what steps you need to take to not have your lease...