Me and my girlfriend are wondering how best to end a lease early and what rights as tenants we should be aware of.

Ultimately, the only way a tenant can end a lease early without being subject to a potential penalty is to have the landlord agree (in writing...

Can I take legal action if the apartments I live in don't ever do maintenence requests submited their son bullies/ruins property

You need to review everything in detail with a local landlord-tenant attorney to determine your exact rights and obligations. The landlord likely...

Can the water company let the owner of my rental property tap into my water line even if it's before my meter

Unfortunately I find your posting to be confusing and apparently conflicting. For example, you say your water bill has doubled but also say they...

OR 90-day Notice of Termination: Written agreement, tenant pregnant by landlord, landlord serves 90-day Term. in retaliation.

There are few defenses to a 90 day no cause termination of tenancy. Retaliation, however, is one but it is notoriously difficult to win. Much of...

What recourse do i have to get my rental deposit back from my previous landlord?

A landlord is required to either refund or account in writing for why they are keeping part or all of a security deposit within 31 days of the...

What are the legalities of selling someone's things?

This is easy - DON'T DO IT! Mr. Mauger is quite right, as usual. Not only is it a crime but she also could have civil claims against you that...

Land lord claims rent is late. Wife sent first class mail on time. Can she demand landlord proove rent late?

If landlord cashed the rent check, the 72 hr notice is satisfied, so what is the problem? If they are trying to charge a late fee, likely depends...

Are Judges to be impartial when it comes to allegations, not self investigating the case(s) brought before them?

Your narrative is a bit confusing but a family cannot appoint an executor, only a court can. If a court appointed this other fellow to be the...

Landlord says I paid rent late when I did not

Prove her wrong? Not really. But your money order record showing the date/time is supporting evidence for you. Happily, you do not have to prove...

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What can i do to slow/stop an eviction after a hearing? Judge said he would "probably " rule 72hrs to vacate/sheriff

It is not at all clear what your situation or status is. IF you are a tenant and being sued to be evicted, then you need to run, not walk, to a...