Retaliation is a defense, but it's up to a tenant to put on evidence and proof by preponderance of the evidence that "but for" the tenant's...

Next steps in abuse situation?

The next steps depend on your goals, the specific facts, and your budget. Are you seeking a restraining order against the ex? To keep her off the...

How do I pursue compensation for living in an apartment that is uninhabitable, due to a mold infestation?

The first step is probably to hire an attorney, but here's what your attorney might tell you: If you're planning to leave the apartment, 1st,...

Do I need to evict guests that have been gone a month to keep them from coming back.

I'm pretty sure this question has been asked before. If they're not there and not living in a dwelling, then you're not going to be able to get...

Lease agreement questions

The landlord would have claims for any rent unpaid against the two departing roommates. The remaining tenants would also have claims against the...

Do I need to give an eviction notice if the person who was staying with us left over 3 weeks ago to stay with her dad.

I'm confused, are they living there now? If not, and you have access to the property, then there's no need to get a court order evicting them. Most...

Does a TEXT message count as a legal form of notice when a tenant wants to move/give their 30-day notice to vacate a rental??

1) Maybe. A landlord can accept a tenant's defective notice, presumably even one sent by text message and require them to leave when they said they...

Extinguishment of an easement.

Self help is generally frowned upon and even if your legal theory is correct, you probably don't want to count on the responding law enforcement...

It means that you went to a conspiracy webpage rather than an attorney to get legal advice. You probably won't be able to sue a website for...

My ex is about to sue me for defamation with damages over $100K...but everything I said was true

First of all "about to sue" is different than "being sued." It's free and easy to threaten litigation. Actually hiring an attorney who will take...