I'm not sure if you can answer this, but... I really hope so..

You are obligated to pay rent from the day you first obtain possession of the rental unit but not before. The landlord may charge a deposit after...

Can a debt collection company Garnish your bank and paycheck?

Mr. Bodzin's answer is dead-on - they can only garnish if they already sued you and got a Judgment against you. IF this is not the case, you may...

I am staying in my current place for 9 years in Sunnyvale. The landlord used to maintain all appliances in the past.

Normally the landlord is not obligated to provide appliances but if they do, they are obligated to maintain and repair them throughout the term of...

Can a landlord in Oregon evict you if he has been taking partial payments for rent?

Landlords have no obligation to accept partial payments of rent or to accept a payment plan. Indeed, if they do, it can delay their ability to...

Our tenant signed a month to month lease for Aug. 1st and now does not want to move in. What do we need to tell her?

If she signed the lease, she's technically on the hook for August's rent unless you are able to re-rent it before Sept. 1st. If you do, she is...

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Because the landlord has reduced my privileges can I put my own table in the courtyard?

Sue them? For what? Much, of course, depends upon what your lease says but the landlord can certainly ban smoking in the rental units and on the...

I was served papers yesterday notifying me that a credit card company has filed suit against me.

No, without a Judgment against you by a court of competent jurisdiction, the creditor cannot garnish or otherwise seize your bank account or any...

What can be a landlord right to lock out an squatter /renter who not paying rent and do illegal activities in the premises?

Assuming you are talking about a residential tenancy, I do not know of any State where you can lawfully lock out a tenant. Period. The only...

Should I pay rent to someone who is not on my lease?

I would only pay her when you receive written proof of her authority - and then be sure to get a receipt. That said, you do, of course, still owe...

WE JUST GOT EVICTED FROM MY BOYFRIENDS MOTHERS HOUSE. SHE IS CLAIMING WE STOLE STUFF FROM HER. WOULD THIS BE CRIMINAL OR CIVIL

It is not clear what you are asking. If she seriously is trying to pursue theft charges, she can file a police report and see what they do. That...