Girlfriend is not on the lease for two years and the landlord never evicted us over it. Can he withhold entire security deposit?

It sounds as though the lease just ended, that you demanded your security deposit back, and the landlord refused to return it arguing that you had...

My mother passed intestate, my home is deeded in both names, my 3 sisters are saying they are entitled to money when selling hom

If I understand your question correctly, the home was owned in the deed by your mother and your father, I assume that they were married and took...

Before a final settlemen on buying a house, may i get my down payment back???

Under the Federal Interstate Land Sales Act, if the lot being purchased is part of a "common promotional plan" (meaning a plan to offer lots for...

Is an indemnification clause either legal or appropriate for a release for a property damage claim?

Your question cannot be answered without knowing the context of the release. They may be appropriate or not depending on the subject matter and...

Multiple students on the lease

Since one lease was signed, each tenant and all the tenants are liable under the lease, including for the security deposit. You are entitled to...

What rights do i have

I am not clear about the renewal lease - I think you've said that you and the landlord both signed the renewal and that the term of the renewal...

Can the landlord turn off my water when I still live in the home and the bill is in his name?

First of all, your landlord is not allowed to come into your apartment without your permission. There is often a provision in residential leases...

Parents live in home but signed over property to sibling. It is in writing that parents stay in house till death .

In dealing with real estate, it is always best to consult with an attorney before entering into a transaction. Real estate cannot be transferred...

What would the legal consequences be if we moved belongings into a house before settlement?

There is little risk in moving your belongings into the house before you close. The most important thing to do is to get casualty insurance for...

When the owner of a property changes, the terms, conditions and provisions (including that for rent) of the lease do not change. If fact, unless...