Under most circumstances, properties that are separate by a public city street are not contiguous/adjacent for legal purposes. However, you...

Assuming that you own the house you wish to rent out spare rooms in, renting out rooms is a wonderful way of earning supplemental income in a down...

I am looking for a pro bono attorney for real estate

To my knowledge, real estate attorneys do not usually do Pro Bono work on matters such as these, though you might be able to arrange payment with...

Generally, new owners or landlords cannot be held liable to utility companies for the debts of their tenants unless the utilities are in the...

As a rule, there is an unwaivable Warranty of Habitability attached to all residential rentals. This means that the landlord has the duty to...

Can our landlord do this?

As a general rule, landlords can inspect the rented premises to ensure it is being properly cared for. This is allowed under the Doctrine of Waste,...

Caught by an autorenewing lease -- what can we do?

As a rule, if you don't give notice, usually a full lease period (a month in advance in most cases), then the landlord can hold you to a new lease...

Can a landlord enter your dwelling/residence just because they feel like it? Random inspection?

As a general rule, landlords can inspect the rented premises to ensure it is being properly cared for. This is allowed under the Doctrine of Waste,...

My fiance got arrested with a PC 496D(A) can i get more info?

This is a "Receipt of Stolen Goods" statute that isn't usually applied to tow truck drivers. Based on the charges, it sounds like your case is a...

The police took my kittens,re holding them under "investigation" (they say) and have been trying to get them back to no avail.

This is a tough call. When allegations of animal cruelty are involved, the police don't like giving back animals, even if the charges are dropped....