What are the risks of terminating a lease due to failure to repair/remedy a condition that materially affects health and safety?

If you haven't already, you may want to send the landlord a request by certified mail, return receipt requested, that your home be treated for...

There is no clear line between damage and normal wear and tear--generally it depends on the amount of the damage in relation to how long you have...

Car repair forbidden in lease

You can argue that the landlord has waived his or her right to evict you for doing car repairs since they knew about the repair work from the start...

Can a landlord require me to have a social to submit a lease application?

It is illegal for a landlord to discriminate against someone based on their national origin. If the landlord requires all applicants to provide a...

Can guarantor be asked to pay 2 months rent in advance before the move in date, when the tenant has not even defaulted yet?

The lease should state your obligations with regards to any deposits or rent paid in advance. If a guarantor was not required, then you should...

Can our landlord keep our security deposit with zero communication?

Generally, the landlord has 30 days from when you move out and provide a forwarding address to either return your security deposit or send you a...

Renting a home in San Antonio tax,, lease is with a mgmt company. Just found out the owner has not paid the mortgage for 2 mont

Generally, as long as you continue to pay your rent, you should be protected under federal law (Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act), and you...

My Landlord stole stuff from my apartment. What now?

If you had moved most of your possessions out, it's possible the landlord considered your apartment abandoned. You should check your lease to see...

Generally, if the tenant has violated the lease agreement, you have the right to terminate the tenant's right to possession and/or the contract. ...

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I am having an issue with a past apartment complex. They are charging me for things I was never told about. When I finally conta

You may want to send the landlord a letter by certified mail, return receipt requested, explaining the situation and asking that they remove the...