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If someone is put in a nursing home are theyresponsible for their apartment lease?

Normally, yes, unless the lease says otherwise.  In most leases, there is an early …

Paula McGill answered 2 months ago

What is a commercial tenant's recourse if they have been unable to re-open their business months after a fire?

I would open my own claim through the landlord's insurer and negotiate with them …

McKinley Law Group answered 5 months ago

If I had a fire in my apartment and the landlord asks me to pay, does he have the right?

You need to carefully read the terms of the written lease (assuming you have …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 5 months ago

When is it too late to ask for consent to sublet?

One needs to read the lease to see what it says.  The law differs …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 6 months ago

What will happen if a tenant discovers lead paint in their rental but the landlord had no knowledge of it?

Well, putting aside the liability (responsibility) issue, to successfully recover, the tenant would have …

McKinley Law Group answered 6 months ago

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