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Can I just be kicked out of my rental if I don't have a written lease?

Since you have paid rent, legally you are a tenant; or more specifically a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

How long does a landlord have to ask for damages after tenant has vacated an apartment?

If the replacement of the carpet resulted from normal wear and tear of it …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can you break a lease due to cockroach infestations in public housing?

First and foremost, if you are in public housing (i.e., public subsidy), there must …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What can I do if my roommate infested my house with bedbugs and left with $1000 in unpaid rent?

Oh boy.  I am so sorry.  You left out important information here on the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Are we entitled to have our rent pro rated if we were forced to move out early?

If there was a written lease and it was still in force (e.g. it's …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago