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If repairs were not properly made to my apartment, can that fact be used to offset the costs of re-painting?

You don't want to sue to not pay something. However, if the complex pursues damages against …

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When my tenant vacates, do I have to give interest along with the security when they leave?

In many states, the law requires that a landlord pay interest on security deposits …

Joseph Gasparrini answered 20 days ago

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Is it possible to write rental agreement in such a way as to avoid having to go through lengthy eviction process?

No, there is no way to avoid going through the courts and the eviction …

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Does a good faith deposit prior to lease signing constitute a verbal agreement to rent a residential property?

From what you describe, rather than accept the landlord's offer to rent the home, …

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If my lease states that my landlord would get the house cleaned prior to us moving and they have failed to do so, can I get out of the lease?

If you have not moved into the rental yet and the home is not …

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