Can I break my lease and move for my safety?

There is a provision in the RLTA designed to protect victims of DV *and* harassment. The section is triggered by your report to a agency (such as...

My older brother has rented a room to a young couple they have broken the roomate agreement how can we evict them

It depends on what sort of agreement you have with these tenants. You'd use the applicable notice and then commence the eviction process. This is...

I WAS SERVED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M UNABLE TO GET MY POSSESSIONS...DOESN'T THE LANDLORD HAVE TO PROVIDE IT

Sounds like you were served with a writ after an eviction. Attached to the writ there should have been a document entitled "Tenant's request for...

My neighbor has a woman staying with her who is exhibiting increasing erratic behavior.

Your friend can ask for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order under these circumstances if the person who is being erratic and your friend share a...

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What are my rights as a tenant not knowing the home I am renting is in foreclosure and what rights does the owner/landlord have?

You owe rent to your landlord no matter whether he is paying the mortgage or not. You will get notices, and that will help you plan for when the...

I don't know my rights as a tenant

I promise you that there is no provision that allows a landlord to evict a tenant without the correct notice. Has nothing to do with how long you...

Luckily, you are in the City of Kent, and they have a responsive and reliable Code Enforcement office. The whole reason there are building codes is...

As always, it depends. You need to go ask your caseworker if your decision could impact your benefits, and find out if you can "port" your voucher...

An unacknowledged lease cannot be valid for longer than one year. So you aren't breaking the lease. Be sure to take pictures and be present for the...

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I am deaf, Am I responsible to install special smoke alarms or is it landlords? Can Landlord demand pet deposit on service dog?

Use google to search for "Fair Housing" as you cannot be charged a pet deposit for a service animal. And if your disability requires that you...