Tenants not paid on time. Notice to QUIT served. They paid a week later. Can we still proceed with eviction?

No, you cannot successfully evict at this time. Your notice to quit should have stated "Any payment received after service of this notice shall be...

yes, your landlord is required to return your security deposit to you and if she does not do so within 30 days, she is liable to you for twice the...

Does a tenant have rights for delinquent deposit payments after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy?

You will know what you are up against as soon as you sit down with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. That attorney will be able to tell you how...

Are bank accounts protected when you file Chapter 7? And is it possible I am judgment proof considering I have low income.

There are too many variables to properly answer this question. Bank accounts can be protected up to a certain dollar amount, but again, more...

What can we do about the water heater and his harassment?

I agree with attorney Miller. I would also suggest that you start looking for your next apartment. Right or wrong, the landlord wants you out and...

Can I do a shortsale after losing a foreclosure trial?

I am not a Florida lawyer, but if, in your own words, there is only a "tiny chance" that you will come out on top, then you should try and do a...

Moving to a new apartment, can I write the lease?

I agree with attorney Tratchen, but I would also add that it's highly unlikely the landlord will want to use your lease. Also, any lease you...

Does the landlord have the right to keep changing lease dates, and raises the rent 100.00 in less than 1 week?

I do not believe there is any recourse. You and your mom were given the lease a week in advance and to the best of my understanding there are no...

Is what my landlord doing to me legal?

The notice to quit is the eviction notice. Your rights do not end when you stop paying rent, but I would seriously start looking for a new place...

How? Where to start.

You need to hire an attorney to get to the bottom of all this. You may be able to open the judgment on the grounds that you were never served. I...