Problems with septic tank, refrigerator and stove.

Generally, if you notify the landlord by certified mail, return receipt requested, about an issue in the rental property that is a threat to your...

Can I break my lease? Or should E just stay?

If you know you cannot afford to pay the rent, you may be better off moving and giving the landlord a chance to rent to someone who can afford it. ...

Can i be thrown out of my duplex 4 days after not paying rent?

The landlord cannot legally throw you out without going through the legal process and obtaining a court order. Only a constable with a court order...

Just bought a home in Austin, which will be occupied by tenants until 7/31/14. 1 room is vacant, can I move in or rent it?

Generally, you are bound by any leases that are in effect when you purchase a property. You can try to negotiate a change in the lease agreement,...

You can try suing the roommate in small claims court, but you will have to somehow prove by a preponderance of the evidence that he took the money.

What legal remedies do I have? The manager dismissed the eviction but the eviction request remains public record.

Generally, if you were given an amount owed and an opportunity to cure, the landlord should not have grounds to evict if you pay in full by the...

Apartment is refusing to split deposit return between both lease holders and mail to separate addresses. What are my options?

Check the wording of your lease agreement, but your ex should not be able to do anything with the check (without you signing off on it) if it is...

How do I represent myself in a demand letter for my deposit back if I never entered into a lease?

You should have at least two years from when you paid the money to file a small claims suit. You can demand your money back on the basis that the...

I moved out of the apartment in Hawaii two years ago and currently living in Texas. After i moved out, the electric company in

Your rights may depend on whether you requested that your service be terminated and when it was actually terminated. You can go through the...

Our landlords accepted our agreement of early-term letter but 5 mo.s later are wanting 5 mo.s worth of rent. Do we owe that??

Unless the landlord agreed in writing to terminate the lease early, you may be bound by the obligations in the lease until the landlord sold it. ...