Category: Landlord Tenant Law

I have suspicions that my apartment unit has mold and/or water damage and my apartment complex knew about it and rented the unit to me and my mother anyways. I’m not sure if I should bring the issue back up to the complex because I don’t want them to just sent out their maintenance team to get rid of evidence against them. Below is what has happened leading up until this time. I moved in my unit in October of 2011. I told them when I first moved in that I suspected previous water damage in the unit and they told me there hadn’t been. Read More …

I have a rental house and the tenant has parked in the backyard without my knowledge. The big issue comes now that my sewer line is crushed due to their use of the backyard as a parking area. I would believe that I am not held responsible to pay for these repairs but would like your answer on this matter. Read More …

My tenant had multiple violations upon leaving my property and I only returned part of his deposit. He is now suing me for the rest. Am I responsible for paying court costs if the judge agrees with me? Read More …

My landlord has not maintained the property in which I live and I am opting to leave without paying this month’s rent. The landlord and I had a verbal agreement only. Can she come after me for unpaid rent? Read More …

A maintenance worker entered my apartment today without warning or permission. Can I take legal action? Read More …

I made a verbal agreement with my tenant regarding something not specified in the written lease. They are not holding up their end of the agreement. Do I have a case against them? Read More …

The home I’m renting is facing foreclosure. Do I have any rights? Read More …

I’ve applied for an apartment but am being told that before I can sign the lease, the apartment manager is going to have my current residence inspected for pests. Is this legal? Read More …

Why would a landlord request pictures of all people living in a residence? Read More …

A fire, which appears to be a result of faulty wiring, caused us to lose everything in a home we’ve been renting. Our intention was to ultimately buy the home and part of the rent money went directly towards insurance on the property. Can we file a claim in order to be reimbursed some of our loses? Read More …