Can a Florida Landlord charge late fee on the last month rent if he has enough security deposit to cover last month rent.

I don't know about Florida law specifically, but generally the security deposit is not available to the tenant to offset a rental payment, unless...

In MA how sucessful are appeals of a binding arbitration contract based on a public policy standard of review?

I am not a MA lawyer so I can't give a view on how often appeals of binding arbitration awards are successful. But, as a general matter, even in...

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Does following lease contract language mean tenant is REQUIRED to purchase renter personal property AND liability insurance?

Mr Oberholtzer's analysis is very well stated, and I recommend any tenant to strongly consider buying renter's insurance, regardless of the terms...

Can a document be modified after it has been signed by both parties?

In addition to the conventional means of modification properly identified by my colleagues, the parties can also modify a contract by their...

Roommate refused to pay rent; will landlord go after me?

Yes. That seems to be exactly what the lease provides. By its terms, the lease gives the landlord the ability to seek all of the rent from any...

Can I obtain a attorney in ky and I still remain in Boston mass????

I agree with Hillary Johns. I have been both a client and outside counsel with many cases all over the country. As a client, I have always...

If day one after signing the lease the tenant violates and breaches the lease agreement can i refuse to allow tenancy

No, you cannot "refuse to allow the tenancy." You have already entered an agreement that creates the landlord tenant relationship. The question...

Mr Ballard's advice is spot-on. Like it or not, if want to create, perform and record your own songs, you must take measures early to ensure that...

Husbands attorney did not agree to temp.orders after pre trial agreement-what to do

I agree with Mr Lewis. Your recourse appears to be to seek an Order from the court compelling compliance with the 9/28 agreement.

Is it legal for a co-worker to tell staff that I am "crazy" and mentall ill because of a serious accident I had last year?

How do you know about these communications between the regional manager and the staff? Do you have a basis for claiming that these communications...