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

Who drew the conclusion that you were cooking oil and left it unattended? Fire …

McKinley Law Group answered 8 months ago

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

No penalties-- the old roommate is still on the hook for his or her …

McKinley Law Group answered 9 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 9 months ago

Can I deduct money from my rent for having to go to the laundromat if I was prevented from using the dryer at my rental?

I don't think so-- I  believe that (though I don't specialize in landlord tenant …

McKinley Law Group answered 10 months ago

If a tenant does not leave at the end of their lease what happens?

File a summary process action in the housing court for the county in which …

McKinley Law Group answered 10 months ago

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