How long after being told from our apartment manager "Eviction papers have been filed" do we have or receive papers?

A residential unlawful detainer must be started within 60 days of the date the three day notice was served. After that, your landlord has up to 90...

Can I file an unlawful detainer for my property in Oak Harbor by myself, online, when I live out of state?

If the property is owner-managed and not held by a legal entity, the individual on title may represent himself or herself in an eviction. Many...

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This is a common and enforceable lease rule. I suggest returning the in-window unit and buying a portable air conditioner that complies with your...

He cannot apply his deposit to rent without your permission. Assuming that you took the deposit improperly, his remedy is to sue you for the...

Am I allowed to collect rent from tenants who are renting my home that is in foreclosure?

Yes. Your contract with the bank (your loan) has nothing to do with your contract with your tenants. Landlords have one of the most powerful...

If I was served an eviction notice today, can I get it dismissed?

No. Your right to resolve the dispute by paying only the amount in the notice expired when the deadline in the notice passed. Now, your landlord...

Does a landlord/landlady have the right to tell you what personal items you can or can't have in your rented home?

You can have any personal item in your rental unit that is not specifically excluded by the lease. Common exclusions include pets, as my colleague...

Our landlord presented us with a new lease while the short sale of the unit was pending so we could stay if the unit sold.

A lease remains enforceable against the new landlord. If your existing landlord can terminate your tenancy, the new landlord will be able to for...

A tenant gets a companion dog after living in mobile home park for 4 years and get one that violates the park rules on size.

The landlord may create reasonable rules regarding the park as long as they promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents. Restrictions...

Commercial tenant is not abiding by lease and verbal agreements. Is email communication adequate to demand compliance?

E-mail is not sufficient to give a notice of non-compliance. Most of the violations you have described require a ten-day notice to comply or...