If my only shower/bath needs to be fixed and cannot be used for 3 days is my landlord required to reduce my rent for those days?

There isn't a specific law or guideline, but there should be some small adjustment of rent for this time period. But it probably won't be a large...

Can landlord charge rent to both new and current tenant

No, he usually can't charge both. You are required to pay rent if you have a lease, and if you break it, you owe rent still - even if you've left....

My landlord charged me first and last months rent plus an additional security deposit of 1000. Is this legal?

Yes, first and last months rent, plus a deposit are legal. Technically, if you had an agreement to pay rent in the morning without a late fee, and...

What is the required condition of a rental property where I rent a room in a house?

There is a term called the Warranty of Habitability, which means the landlord needs to make the place habitable (or safe) for the tenants. This...

What is the reason they are kicking you out? Is it an illegal unit? There needs to be more information before we can answer, but sometimes Code...

Auto accident small claims matter.. please help!

He is. You are suing him, not the insurance company. He is the one that you believe is at fault for the accident. If you win, you will have a...

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Should I make a deal with the tenant? He is three months behind in rent. He is dishonest and does not have a permanent job.

This is a difficult decision for a landlord to make. Only you can decide what your gut tells you is the best decision. However, if your eviction...

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Stick to the facts. In this situation, you don't know what happened so I would not volunteer the information on blacking out unless they...

A collection agency has sent over a fax requesting verification of employment & income; can they garnish my wages?

Usually, there would need to be a court case where it is found that you owe this money. Once there is a judgment against you, then your wages can...

Unfortunately, the lease language sounds pretty clear that you are required to keep the trees maintained. Since you didn't, it is within his right...