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Is it legal for a previous landlord to get personal information from a local electric company?

My understanding is that unless there is a valid subpoena issued in connection with …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If I am a tenant in the last month of my lease and the owner has put the residence on the market and has installed a lock box for showings, do I have to let …

Unfortunately, it is not legal to exclude the landlord, realtor, prospective buyers, etc. entirely. …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

What to do if we have been asked to break our lease and move out so our rental house can be sold?

The landlord can "ask" you to leave earlier, but you do not need to …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

When a tenant leaves their belongings behind how long do they have to claim them?

If your former roommate left items behind upon move out, I suggest that you simply …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

When can a landlord consider the rental abandoned and dispose of a tenant's things?

If you are unsure if the tenant is still in the rental, I would call …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago