Can my roomate sue me if I don't buy a new mattress?

First, who owns the mattress? If she does, and she objects to you, why is she allowing you to use it? If she does not own it, then she has...

How long does an eviction take for non -payment of rent on a 2 year lease ?

How long an eviction process takes can vary from State to State, County to County, and even case to case. In very general terms, it usually takes...

The water at my house has been shut off due to my landlord's unwillingness to pay the water bill. What can I do about this?

If the landlord won't voluntarily restore the water, your only real remedy is to file suit against him in court. If it was me, I would be seeking...

To the extent that you can be charged anything, it should only be your pro-rated share of its un-depreciated replacement cost. That said, it will...

If my landlord filed eviction for unpaid rent, but if I pay what is owe before the court date can I still be evicted?

In most States the landlord is not required to accept rent from you after the notice period expired and if they do - even if only a partial payment...

California Landlord Tenant Laws state that proper notice must be given to Tenant before Landlord can enter home. Whats proper?

The tenants are absolutely correct - at least if you were in Oregon. Notices served via email, text message, etc. are legally the same as no...

Landlord seeking unpaid rent

The first question is whether it is too late for you to collect. Local State Law controls the statute of limitations. Here in Oregon, it is only...

At what point, with someone renting a room in my house, do their belongings become mine? TENNESSEE

You clearly need to seriously consult with both a criminal defense attorney and a local landlord-tenant attorney. DO NOT TRUST ANYTHING SHE SAYS!!...

Nothing wrong with such provisions per se. Any addendum will require additional consideration as would any contract or modification, and there may...

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Do we have to sign new lease?

In the end, while you may not have to sign the lease, you will likely end up owing the full amount since your testimony, under oath, would have to...