Signed a lease for property. Previous tenant's lease has expired, but he refuses to vacate.

Neither you nor the landlord can physically force the previous tenant to move out--only a constable can do that and only after an eviction order...

If you ignore a jury summons, it is possible you could be held in contempt of court and subject to a fine and/or jail time.

Can I terminate my lease?

Generally, a landlord has to fix a condition that is a threat to your health and safety within a reasonable amount of time from when the manager...

We need for our adult children to leave our home that we gave them permission to move to in an emergency.

If your children moved into your home with your permission, you probably should give them at least three days' notice in writing that you want them...

Generally, the lease probably states that each tenant and guarantor is liable for the full amount of any rent that is not paid, and the landlord...

Generally, you may have the right to terminate your lease if the landlord does not fix conditions that are a threat to your health and safety...

Am i legally able to break my lease over an assault,non sexual, by a stranger who was involved in illegal drug activity ?

Generally, a landlord is not liable for crimes committed in an apartment complex unless the landlord knew a crime was likely to occur and failed to...

Can I lease a house for 5 years or more?

Generally, you and the owner can enter into whatever lease term you both want. Keep in mind, however, that the negative ramifications may be much...

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Can I be put out by the bank?

Generally, if the landlord does not currently own the property, then she does not have the right to rent it out to you. If the bank currently owns...

Can my roommate sue me?

Your friend can probably sue you if she can prove that you were negligent in some way, i.e. that you didn't take reasonable precautions to prevent...