Ask a Landlord / Tenant Lawyer

What can I do about being held to an rolling month-to-month lease after I have moved out?

If you have already put your landlord on notice in writing (through the leasing office) …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What can I do about a tenant who is making unauthorized repairs and then deducting the cost off their rent?

It sounds that you have a problem tenant. You need to write the tenant …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Am I responsible for any damages to an apartment after I move out but if the lease is still in effect?

If you have given your notice of termination of your lease for the remainder …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What to do about a share living situation between adult siblings if only 1 of them is on the deed?

Here is the problem: your brother is a guest of your Mother and your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If a landlord applies a security deposit to cover a month's rent, do they forfeit the right to sue the tenant for the remainder of their broken lease?

The landlord does not need to "agree" to let the tenant use the security …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago