Can a landlord shut off my utilities, because of past due rent? Given the details below, what should my course of action be?

You should immediately consult with a local landlord-tenant attorney - you have claims against the landlord. A landlord may not cut-off utilities...

Eviction in the early stages, questions???

Florida law will control over anything the lease says. I don't understand what 5 day notice you refer to, most States require a 3 day pay rent or...

It will take a South Carolina attorney to say for sure but I do not know of any State that requires a landlord to provide appliances. If they do...

Can my ex kick me out of our home?

If you are not on the lease, technically either your ex or the landlord can kick you out. That said, I think a Judge, under these circumstances...

How to evict tenant speedily.

I fully concur with Mr. Mauger's response. I would just like to emphasize that neither email nor text message is valid legal notice of anything. ...

Two people on same lease. 1 pays n complies. other tenant is late, violates lease, n harasses. Can L/L evict just bad tenant?

I am confused when you say they both are on the same lease but one pays if full while the other does not. If they are both on the same lease, they...

My landlord gave me a hand written eviction notice telling me to leave in a week. What recourse do I have to stop her?

You should consult a local landlord-tenant attorney. Her notice is likely to be invalid but yours may be too. You likely have claims against her...

I need legal advice, but do not know what type of lawyer I should be looking for. What practice area.

Without specific details and facts (which you should NOT post online), it is difficult to respond. However most law offices which are not...

How do i evict a person that was allowed to stay rent free and has wore out their welcome and has been given 3weeks+ to move

If they will not voluntarily leave, your only remedy is to file a lawsuit. This is not likely a do-it-yourself project, so review everything in...

Flea infestation

It is your landlord's duty to get rid of the fleas, as soon as they appear and he/she is notified. If you brought or otherwise are the cause of...