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If my landlord refuses to find the cause of a leak in my ceiling, can I get out of my apartment?

In every lease, there is an implied warranty of habitability which means that the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Would my tenant be liable if they "fixed" my outside outlet solely for the car and when I plugged it in today and the car went on fire?

They might be liable. Certainly, if they had "fixed" the outlet without permission, they …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What are my rights to see a list of damages that I'm being charged for now that I have moved out of my rental?

In every state in this country a tenant who has moved out of a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

How can I dispose of my ex-roommate's property if they moved out 10 months ago?

If your former roommate has moved out of the unit you shared more than …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What to do if I have been asked to pay $3,500 by my landlord's insurer for an accident that I caused?

From what you write, you do  not dispute your liability, or fault--or the idea …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago