Who is on the lease is critical here. Also important is (if you are both listed on the lease) whether the lease makes you joint and severally...

How am I still legally responsible for damages?

IF your lease truly did end on October 31, 2016 and didn't automatically renew, and you moved out, then yes, there should have been a walk-through...

Why do they still have to pay rent if the houses are condemned and they are not living there for a least 3 months.

It seems likely there are other facts at play in this situation that are not stated in this question. Are the tenants being given alternate housing...

If you have started to see the growth of mold or mildew, you need to immediately notify the landlord IN WRITING. In that letter, you should also...

I have a property manager and the tenants that were supposed to move in refused because of cosmetic issues. Can I counter sue?

Whether the tenants had a right to not take possession after executing a rental agreement will depend on the lease. If promises were made to the...

How can I get an unauthorized tenant out my house without getting myself in a situation where I don't get in trouble myself.

Is there any type of agreement - written or oral - by which you have agreed to let her stay? Does she pay rent? Pay utilities? Do anything to give...

What are the early termination laws in virginia if a new tenant has moved in right away?

There are 2 issues here: (1) the terms of your lease, and (2) the legal principles of mitigation, liquidated damages, and penalty clauses. If your...

What happens when I have a lease agreement only signed by me (the landlord)?

Assuming the VRLTA applies to your situation, you can rely on section 55-248.8: If the tenant does not sign and deliver a written rental agreement...

What can I do when I vacate an apartment while maintaining lease, management then leases to new tenant without informing me?

Normally, I would say that your landlord had made an unlawful entry and violated your possessory interest in the rental, HOWEVER, based on your...

What Are My Options In This Situation? Can We Be Kicked Out ASAP?

I agree with Matthew and Scott. It is unlikely that your brother has taken the proper procedural steps to evict you without the aid of a lawyer,...