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Is there a federal law that states in a residential rental lease that the lessor cannot impose a per diem late fee?

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

If I paid a deposit to hold an apartment but 5 days later decided that I didn't want the apartment anymore, am I entitled to get my money back?

IF the unit were ready on time, then you would not be entitled to …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago

What are my right if I've overpaid on my rent?

1) You are entitled to your overpayment back--you do not have to pay, and …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 10 months ago

How long am I obligated to hold a former tenant's belongings before they are forfeited?

Good question. I would write your former tenants that moved out three weeks ago …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Can I get out of a lease if they rent me one apartment but make me move into another?

A lease is a contract and if one of the parties breaches the contract …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago