Is it illegal for the family that I'm renting a room from, to lock me out of the house?

A landlord cannot lock out a tenant without a court order, even if the tenant has failed to pay rent. You need to write a letter to your landlord...

I agree with Mr Rafter. Your brother-in-law should get a loan from a bank or loan company if he doesn’t have all the money to pay you. Chances are,...

I was sent a notice to quit 3 days after my rent was due is this legal ?

Yes - under the Landlord Tenant Act in Pennsylvania what your landlord did is lawful. Your lease says the rent is due on the 16th day of each...

How do we get our deposit back.

I cannot tell from your question what document the sellers will not sign or whether the real estate broker has the right to release your deposit to...

I am co-applicant on a mortgage with my boyfriend, and we are listed as co-tenants on the deed. Can he have me evicted?

It is not clear from your question, but I think you are saying you and your boyfriends purchased the property together so that the deed named both...

Can my landlord raise my rent after I already signed at least

You landlord cannot raise your rent until the term of the lease has expired. If you signed a month-to-month lease, he may raise it every month...

Why was I evicted still after landlord accepted partial payment exactly the day before scheduled eviction commenced?

Paying part of the amount you owe under the lease does not cure the default. You are still in default. The fact that the landlord accepted a...

It sounds as though the purchase agreement (1) did not require the seller to represent and warrant that a current, valid certificate of occupancy...

How can I sue an individual who through a nonprofit organization broke all verbal agreements?

You have not provided enough facts for anyone to make a determination of whether you have a cause of action against anyone.

How do i go about getting my belongings back, my sister changed the locks, and threatened to shoot me if i return

You have provided few facts about whether you are a tenant or your sister is or who owns the house, so whether you have a right to enter upon the...