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Can my former landlord charge me for replacement of capet if they are upgrading?

You may not be charged for normal "wear and tear" or for carpet replacement …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

if I recently signed a 1 year lease on a condo and then after moving in I was informed the property was for sale, am I held accountable to have showings?

IF the owner (or his property manager--whomever you rented from) knew at the time …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

Is my lease still valid if my apartment complex office burned down and now they are requesting I sign a new agreement?

So long as the unit that you were renting did not burn down the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 8 months ago

If my cousin lived here rent free she moved out over 3 months ago and left her clothes behind, can I throw them out?

Before you throw away your cousin's clothing that she left behind, I would write her …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

Can a person's apartment be searched without a search warrant?

Maybe and it would be worth taking that stand when you discuss this with …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago