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...

What constitues giving landlord notice of intent to retrieve posession? Must it be in writing from the tenant to the Landlord?

Under Act 129, the tenant has 10 days to contact the landlord with its intention as to the personal property left behind. You say the lease has...

Can i require my landlord to cut down a tree that is poisonous

Have you tried writing the landlord a letter, telling him what happened to your dog, and asking that he remove the tree? He may remove the tree if...

I wanted to know if I could sue my landlord if it is taking too long to fix the hot water?

If the hot water heater is not fixed in the next week, go get an estimate of what it will cost to fix it. Tenants have the right to make repairs...