Does it matter what the relation is to that person?

Yes, two unrelated persons may buy a house and own it together. There are two principal ways that two persons (who are not married) may jointly...

How to waive the fee that Apartment management has imposed? What all should I ask them and verify before I pay?

You do not say how soon before you moved in that you got the rules, but since you got them before you moved in you are probably bound to them. The...

Is the landlord legally able to sue us ?

Once you have signed the lease, you are bound to its terms, including paying rent for the entire term of the lease. The best thing you can do at...

Can they force sell my home or put a lien? Can i ignore this judgement and never answer?

I assume that you consulted with an attorney when you deeded your house to your husband (the deed should have been from you to you and your...

If I dont get a copy of my lease, is it then null and void after a certain amount of time

No. It is your responsibility to ask for a copy. If you need a copy, you should ask the landlord for one.

Can I withhold my rent until the kerosene smell is taken care of? Can I prorate my rent for the days that it kept me from home?

Just because the property manager doesn't think it's inhabitable doesn't mean that is the case. There is a state law (the Rent Withholding Act)...

Can I change the locks or should I wait until the paid term is up on the 15th even though they gave a surrender date in writing.

You do not say whether the tenant has had the opportunity to clean the apartment. He may be keeping the keys until he has the chance to do that,...

Can a mortgage company collect rent while the property is scheduled for a judicial tax sale?

In nearly every mortgage transaction, the borrower assigns and rents to the lender so that the lender can collect the rents after a default. ...

Why do I need to claim a security deposit for an apartment I am renting as income on my taxes, when I didn't deduct it from my t

You are correct that receiving back your security deposit is not "income" and does not have to be reported to the IRS. If the landlord pays...

What you describe is a simple a typographical error - one which you could have corrected when you signed the lease. You cannot avoid your...