Can i break my lease without notice?

If your unit actually violates fire codes, report it to the fire marshal. Presumably this condition is no different than when you signed the lease...

Does this qualify as a legal final accounting for my security deposit?

A landlord is required to act in good faith when rendering an accounting and to the extent that her accounting includes a bill that is...

Absent some local law requiring licensing for a kennel or such, this is just one more of those multitude of issues that roommates have to work out....

Are landlords allowed to give a key to my apartment to a realtor so they can just show up anytime to show the apartment

Can they give them a key? Likely yes. Can they show up and/or enter any time they want? Absolutely not. They need to provide you advanced...

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I was evicted from my apt at a trial. Had an easy questions

In Oregon it would mean by the end of the 22nd (11:59 p.m.). In reality, I doubt it makes much difference. They are unlikely to be able to...

Debt Settlement

You are quite right - you DO need to review everything with a collections attorney. Now! The first question I have is how long has it been since...

Will I be liable for the damages?

This all comes down to being a matter of proof. If they sue you, they have the burden of proving that it is more likely than not that you are both...

The landlord is on the hook for ordinary wear and tear to the carpet. You are on the hook for damages beyond ordinary wear and tear. However,...

Are people on a lease liable for rent regardless if they live in the dwelling?

As long as his tenancy has not been officially terminated, he is on the hook for the rent, regardless of whether he occupies the dwelling. If it...

If you are not confident in your attorney, fire them and get a new one. Understand, though, that you will be on the hook for the work already done...