Based on the information provided, no fraud was committed and I do not know why your landlord would make a claim of fraud. The money order itself...

How to break lease early?

Your lease does not have to say that the tenant is required to pay (what you call) a "penalty" to fail to perform his obligations under the lease....

Can any attorney help with a business transaction?

Business attorneys don't charge on a contingency basis, meaning that they get paid whether the deal closes or not. They charge based on the number...

Can a family move a rental property that has no homeowner or rental insurance?

An agreement to sell real property which is not in writing is invalid under Pennsylvania's Statute of Frauds. I cannot tell from the few facts...

How do I evict a suatter

You need to file a Complaint at your local magistrate court against the girlfriend to evict her. This court handles landlord/tenant cases and is...

What can I do about my landlord lying to me?

Unless your lease contains a promise by your landlord that he will not heat your apartment with gas (which is highly unlikely), there is nothing...

In a music performance contract, do both parties need a copy of the contract for it to be valid?

A contract is not invalidated because one of the parties does not have a copy of it. The contract consists of all the provisions on the pages the...

Can I get my possessions as a non tenant on a lease?

While I do not disagree with Mr. Latoison, I would add that small claims courts do not have the power to issue injunctions. To stay in small...

"C/O" means "in care of". So, If John Doe wants mail sent to him at Greg Jones' address, he would address the letter as follows: ...

If I gave up my notice to quit when I signed my lease agreement. Can I still pay what is due by and stop the evction?

The applicable statute expressly provides that the notice to quit cannot be waived by the tenant. It also requires that the landlord provide you...