Is my landlord responsible for getting and killing rat

Yes, the landlord is responsible for getting rid of the rat(s). Notify him in writing of the problem and request he immediately resolve the...

The person I rented a room from has changed the locks and taken my things...

Assuming she has not taken you to court and obtained an eviction order, with the Sheriff showing up to remove you, her actions are unlawful and you...

Does a landlord have to disclose that a sex offender lives in the same building as you are renting.

No. Many areas of the country have that sort of information available online though so you are free to check for yourself before signing a lease. ...

If you are a co-signer of the lease, your roommate does not have the power to remove you from it or to kick you out. Only the landlord can kick...

Is there such a thing as "retaliatory eviction"? At the end of the given date to move, does he have more time to get moved out?

If a tenant is on a month to month tenancy, the landlord is free to terminate the tenancy without cause with proper notice, at any time they wish. ...

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Can a landlord give notice of intent to enter for a specific thing then do another once they are in your apartment?

Generally the notice requirement is a notice of their intent to enter, not a limitation upon what they do once there.

What type lawyer do I need if I am having issues with an apartment complex about and other resident and noise

Take a copy of your lease and any/all notices you have given to or received from the landlord to a local landlord-tenant attorney for a complete...

Can a landlord deny housing based on arrest not resulting in a conviction that's not even listed in the screening report?

Certainly - a potential landlord can refuse to rent to anyone for any reason or for no reason. They just can't refuse to rent to someone for the...

Letter of Eviction

Your question is not clear - who is trying to evict your husband? Is he on a lease? Month to month or term lease? Or do both of you share a...

How much time required to ask tenant to quit if have childrens.

If you are trying to get rid of the tenants because they have children, that's free money - possibly lots of it - all to the tenant and their...