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I wondered that myself. Gail

jacksgal is correct. It's important to understand that in a tenancy at will (or a month to month tenancy) the lease begins on the first day of the month and ends on the last day, only to repeat itself unless either the tenant or the landlord gives written notice regarding the termination of...

Your problem is that because you notified the landlord verbally you have no documentation that this was done. It is always far better to request that repair issues be done in writing so you have documentation of such. At this point the landlord can state that they were never notified of this...

Your lease should specify who is actually included on the lease. Having additional folks stay with you can result in an eviction as you are violating the terms of the lease. If you had to undergo a criminal check prior to be accepted by the rental property, it is likely your boyfriend will...

Yes; most leases usually contain a "jointly and severally" clause making each tenant still responsible for the entire rent if roommates disappear into the night without the landlord agreeing to let them out of their lease. If the OP pays only their share the landlord is going to go after the...

You can sue him for what he now owes (i.e., you paying his share of the rent) but not for what he hasn't paid yet. In other words, if you pay his share of the rent to avoid eviction, these become your "damages" in court. If he loses in court this will end up on his credit report and follow...

As has been suggested in the other forum you posted to, review your lease in regards to what it says about you being responsible for the ice and snow removal on the steps and sidewalk leading to the house. If you are responsible for maintaining this area, it would really not matter how the...

If the requirement for your state is that you have to be notified that there's a sinkhole, it would appear that yes, "he" (and I'm assuming this is the landlord/management) did this. Gail

Is this a foreclosure or a dispossessory (i.e., Georgia's version of eviction) that took place? Gail

Neither you nor your father were considered hourly employees and thus the minimum wage guidelines do not apply here. You also indicated that part of the deal is that you get to live there rent free, then you comment about the cost of rent. Do you pay rent? My father was a janitor for many...

Is the separation the only reason the landlord told you to leave? If rent has been paid there was no reason for you to heed what the landlord had to say and you are free to go back in and retrieve whatever you have in there. When did you move out? Gail

Your former tenant would owe for rent from the time they left until the new tenants began paying, for any advertising costs to rerent the unit and for any damages above normal wear and tear. Do no attempt to withhold any monies for the fact that you had to reduce the rent or you have no idea...

Unfortunately, you choose to has sex with an unemployed, booze drinking, weed smoking, punk band playing college student. If he chooses to have paternity established and wishes joint custody and visitation the court is very likely to grant him this. In such situations the assumption is...

Familiarize yourself with the attached which describes the landlord (and tenants) responsibilities regarding security deposits when the lease in terminated in Pennsylvania and what can be done when this is not followed: http://www.tenant.net/Other_Areas/Penn/harris/pa-part4.html You did...

When one advertises a house on MLS pictures are typically taken. Why are you worried that your personal belongings would be included in the pictures? These pictures usually contain furniture and appliances. No one is really interested in seeing clothing or family pictures (for example). In...

I agree with jacksgal and mighty moose. Suing over emotional distress because she says your peeked in her windows? Oh please; that's crazy even for California. How would she prove any of this in a court of law? Gail

California has some pretty specific requirements regarding security deposits. You can familiarize yourself with them here: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/sec-deposit.shtml Gail

Keeping in mind that you live in one of the most tenant friendly (legal wise) states in the union, hand smudges are not damage; they fall under the category of normal wear and tear. It may not even be necessary to repaint, a good cleaning agent should remove them without damaging the paint...

If you disagree with what was kept from your security deposit, you write the landlord what is known as a "demand" letter, demanding the amount you believe you are fairly owed and giving the landlord a certain amount of time (say two weeks after they've received the letter) to provide you with...

And please keep in mind that unless you are listed on the lease, you play no legal role in any of this. It is your girlfriend who needs to file for owed rent if she chooses to go this route. Gail