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If your lease requires a 60 notice does that mean 60 days prior to the end of the lease?

For a definitive answer, you need to review the exact language of the lease--with …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to o if I've refused to pay rent because I was without heat for a month and have now been served an eviction notice?

You can try to raise a violation of the implied warranty of habitability (the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if there is something wrong with almost everything in the house that we rent?

As long as your landlord takes action in a reasonable amount of time after being …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if my landlord refuses to fix electrical problems that could lead to a fire?

If there is an imminent safety threat, such may violate the implied warranty of …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

If you go to court for an eviction, how long does the judge give you to move?

Unfortunately, your state gives tenants very little time compared to other states: if the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 6 months ago