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What to do if I co-signed a lease with a friend of mine but now he doesn't pay rent?

If your friend who is also on the lease does not pay his or …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

Is if it is financially of benefit to me to file suit and pay for an attorney, if an e-roommate owes me $1080?

Your best bet, for that amount of money, is probably to act as your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

If there are serious safety issues at an apartment complex, what are a tenant's rights if they want to move out?

The landlord is not responsible for the criminal actions of others, and therefore the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

Wht to do if our property management company does not want to deal with the rodent issues we are having?

All rentals come with the "implied warranty of habitability," or the obligation on landlords …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What legal recourse does my 17-year old have when her 3 18-year old roommates smoke marijuana and drink illegally in the apartment?

Getting out of a lease is never easy or fun.  However, her remedies will be …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago