Ask a Landlord / Tenant Lawyer

What to do if I rented a room in a house and paid both the deposit and rent for this month but have now changed my mind about moving in?

If you have no written lease in place for the unit that you have …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if I have someone living in my residence who was originaly a guest but has been living here for over a year and I want them out?

If you want this person out of your unit you need to serve him …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What are a tenat's rights regarding damage to rental property?

You will likely not get the entire deposit back. The landlord is entitled to …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago

Can my previous landlord keep all my personal belongings?

No, your landlord may NOT keep your personal belongings, even if you were legitimately …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 4 months ago

What to do if our landlord recently sold the building we are renting?

Your landlord may only withhold the security deposit (in part or whole) to pay …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 5 months ago