Do renters have to purchase renters insurance

It is legal for the landlord to require you to purchase renters insurance as part of your lease. Some do require it, some do not. It just depends...

Traded a Mustang for a Truck that the guy apparently did own.

The general rule is that you cannot sell what you do not own. There are some exceptions to this, but in your case it sounds like you can rescind...

Having the wrong date on the contract probably won't make it invalid. However, the fact that they were operating under the wrong information...

Interenet defamation

I would suggest you take a look at the Legal Guide that I published here on Avvo. You can reach it from my Avvo Profile. That Guide explains the...

Rent specials. the mgr said if i signed 1yr lease 1st month rent is $99 and 2nd mo free but i never recieved it

This depends on whether the rent specials were ever promised in writing. If they were a part of the lease you signed, or written down somewhere as...

Can a commercial landlord kick out a commercial renter, and if so, how much notice is required?

In a commercial lease, some of these questions should be answered by your written lease. If you have not done so already, take a closer look at...

Can I avoid paying double rent by staying until new tenant is found even if I had already send in notice to terminate my lease?

You should definitely talk to your landlord about this. Your notice of termination, if sent correctly, effectively terminates your lease as of the...

Title in question

I think you'll need to provide some more information in order to get a good answer to your question. For example, was your agreement with him in...

After occupying a unit for fourteen years, can I legally be charged for replacing the carpet, which was not new when I moved in?

The general rule is that you will not be charged upon move out for ordinary wear and tear. If the condition of the carpet can be attributed to...

My neighbor sent me a letter asking me to not use my woodstove as it bothers his asthma. what should i do & how should i respond

You have a right to use your property as you see fit, including the use of a woodstove, as long as that use does not violate existing zoning laws...