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If I'm a first-time home buyer and buying a house that has currenly has tenants on a lease, what precautions should I take to ensure that they move out when lease ends?

The general rule is that you purchase a home "subject to" the lease that …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if the management of our apartment complex gave us a paper stating that our account has been assessed a $25 fine?

To begin with if there is a written lease, the landlord may only charge …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if a person rents to own property from his mother but she has decided to kick out her son's family and take back her property?

If there is a written agreement on a rent to own basis as you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do about a late fee for a month-to-month rental?

Generally, when a tenant hold overs, or remains past the expiration of his/her lease, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if my landlord has said they are going to use part of my rent to cover back fees?

Assuming you owe back fees to your landlord for the unit you are renting, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago