I'm a new renter and my basement flooded and my dryer was broken in the process.

If the landlord states in the lease that the dryer will be provided then it is their duty to maintain it in working condition.

What are my legal rights?

Landlords are not permitted to perform "self help" evictions which is what has happened to you. Assuming these are the only facts, Not only do you...

How do I know what is a fair settlement would be for my divorce?

What you are describing is called an "equitable distribution", which is pretty much what it sounds like. When it comes to divorce, the courts aim...

I need help I am being evicted due to my landlord being insane

Landlords in Pennsylvania are required to provide for basic utilities such as electric and gas. This does not mean that they have to pay for them,...

Who does a subtenant pay rent to, the original tenant on the lease, or the buildings owner/landlord?

I agree with the attorneys above. You can pay rent to either the landlord or the second floor tenant, but it depends on your deal with the second...

Handling Food Left by Tenant

Under what circumstances did the tenant move out? If it was the end of the lease and they moved out peacefully, the food and other items will be...

In order to break your lease for mice droppings or other unsanitary conditions, you have to build a case against your landlord. This includes...

Simply locking her out would probably be the most sloppy way to get through this tough time in your life. The law in Philadelphia is quite tenant...

If someone is trying to move to get away from a man that is doing them wrong can a landlord try to make them pay money

If your mother is on the lease, then on these bare facts, yes the landlord has the right to pursue payment of the lease amount. This all depends...

Can a tenant alter property without permission

The answer to this is complex and will require more information for accurate advice. My instinct is that your cousin(?) can be enjoined (stopped...