It appears a new certificate of occupancy is needed whenever there is a new tenant in a building. However, you should read through the lease...

Can apt complex require me to leave my apt unsecured for painting?

If this is necessary, it should be done at a time that you are at home. You should always secure your apartment--the management should have a key...

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Can I sue a landlord for wrongful eviction who filed for possession and then filed collect remainder of lease

Your lease should have described how the rent was to be paid. If the landlord prevented the rent from being paid, he may be liable for breach of...

Generally, there has to be a meeting of the minds when you sign a contract. If you were deceived into signing a contract thinking it was for the...

Do I have grounds to legally break my lease in Texas?

Generally, you have the right to unilaterally terminate the lease if there is a health or safety issue that is not fixed by the management within a...

Can I sue my Realtor?

You can dispute the pet charges but the landlord may apply your next rent payment to the pet charges and then try to evict you for nonpayment of...

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Generally, if you break your lease and move out early, the landlord has the right to charge you a reletting fee and the rent up until the end of...

Have I forfeited my right to evict a tenant by accepting partial rent payment AFTER issuing 3 day notice to vacate?

If the tenant is still in default, you should still have the right to evict, unless you represented to the tenant that you would not evict them...

Can my water be turned off for late fees that shouldn't be charged in the first place?

Generally, it is illegal for a landlord to turn your water off except in cases of an emergency, repairs, or construction. If the landlord turned...

What's landlord responsibilities in case of home repair emergency?

If it was a true emergency and there was no other option, your friend could call a garage door repairman herself, though she most likely would be...