How do I recovered the cost of appliance if renter got rid of it without landlord approval?

If there is enough money in the security deposit to cover the reasonable value of the washer, you may deduct it from the deposit, and you probably...

Am I able to get out of the full penalty for breaking the lease

Yes, the landlord has a duty to mitigate to attempt to re-rent the apartment and therefore lessen the amount a breaching tenant owes for future...

Who is liable for bedbug extermination?

The answer is going to depend on how the bedbugs got there. Did the tenant stay at a hotel and pick up bed bugs and bring them home with him? If...

What does a 10 day notice of intent mean in arizona? am i getting evicted? this is not due to nonpayment

You can be evicted for things other than non-payment of rent. The 10-day notice means if you do not move out in 10 days, a forcible detainer...

Owner changed property managers, no new lease was signed, is old one void?

If the owner is still the same then the old lease should still be valid. An owner can invalidate a lease simply by hiring a new property manager. ...

My tenant moved out and broke the lease. I'm annoyed by having to find new tenants, etc. Do I have to return her damage deposit?

If it took awhile to rent, you can deduct rent for the time it was empty. But you can not deduct for annoyance. You need to return the rest of...

Can a collection agency come after you for more than what the judge ruled on?

Generally, no, if they obtain judgment for a given amount that is all they can collect. I would need to review the judgment and other documents to...

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Arizona is a comparative fault state. That means that part of the fact finder's (jury's) job is to apportion fault for a personal injury matter...

Can I take legal action against my apartment complex for the fire alarm not working properly during a fire?

You can not take successful legal action against your apartment complex. Even if the alarm had been audible in your apartment, the water damage...

Can I sue the property management company for my deposit? They have passed their 14 day limit to refund some or all of it.

The clock does not start ticking until you move out AND request the return of your deposit, and it does not count weekends and holidays. After 14...