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If I have detached water drainpipes in on front porch and now over front door, can I withhold rent?

I can surely understand how this is very frustrating to you and you did …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Do I have a case to go to small claims and request my 3 months rent and security deposit back?

You may be able to recover some--or even  most--of your rent for the past …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can I break my lease if my landlord dictates to me who is allowed in my apartment?

If your presumed written lease does not limit who you are allowed in your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Can I be named in eviction proceedings even if I moved out and never signed a lease?

Even though you never signed the lease for the unit you were occupying (you …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

Is a verbal contract agreed by both parties enforceable to terminate a lease early, even when one party changes their mind?

If you entered into the lease of the rental that you have where certain …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago