Of course not. In my state LL MUST give you some form of receipt, donuts to dollars CA is the same. Sounds like you are taking exactly the...

Landlord is not returning security deposit. He changed the terms of the existing lease when he purchased the building.

NEVER listen to a LL's claim about what he can or can't do--LL's interests are not yours. THe scenario you described sounds like the LL broke...

How do I stop a writ of Ejection/ eviction in Allegheny Co.? Is there a hardship plea?

Its a little (a lot) late in the process to seek legal guidance now. Its sounds like your case has lots of history, documents, notices,...

My granddaughter had to give up her apartment because she lost her job and could no longer pay the rent. She was having trouble

If there is a notice from the court your granddaughter had better show up. If she does not, it is very likely the court will (if the LL has...

Landlord is sent rent each month and doesn't cash it, now wants us evicted.

If you have evidence of sent mail (for all the payments) it sounds like you have a strong defense to LL's suit. If you have proof from one...

I filed papers to reopen a default eviction, but rec'd notice that the hearing to for the motion to reopen, not the eviction.

You have to 'win' the motion to reopen first. If the court refuses to reopen (e.g. if the court believes you had your chance at the initial...

Is my ex girlfriend liable for any rent if we were both on the lease and didn't have an agreement on who pays what?

Doubt it. Since you admit you had no agreement, you'll have a tough time truthfully arguing that she owes something--there was no agreement...

In the state of Virginia, how long does a person have file a countersuit in general distric court?

What are you counter-suing for? The issues you presented (the improvements vs trade fixtures basis) would be in your Answer to the plaintiff's...

Can i sue a landlord , when he sends a letter for me to vacate and my lease is not up until dec.,2012

I don't think you need to sue. You just need to inform the LL that you intend to hold the LL to the contract (your lease agreement). Send a...

What are my rights as a renter?

LL is bound by the lease just as you are. IF the lease says $25 for late fee--he can't change it. Additionally, LL has to eat the cost of his...