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Business lease termination

I am asking for someone that might be having some legal issues. She had a 2 year lease for her business but after over a…

Can my future landlord break the lease after signing the contract?

I live in a college town in Washington State, about six weeks ago me and my roommate signed a contract and paid our security deposit…

Can someone claim back rent in a co-habitation relationship?

My ex and his girlfriend have lived together in an on/off relationship for years. He is now Ill and his sister who has power of…

Concerning Cleaning fees

The landlord is charging extra for carpet cleaning, general cleaning and paint when I have already payed a $200 non-refundable fee for such services. I…

Do I have any rights to extend my lease for another year?

My landlords and I were negotiating the renewal of my 12-month lease that ends July 31st for another year. I was under the impression that…

My Landlord is not ready to make repairs

My landlord isn’t making repairs to our unit. We stay a 2bed, 1.75 bath and we are not able to open the bathroom door thats…

If my roommate and I are trying to get a new apartment but she has a drug possession charge that was dismissed, will this prevent us from renting?

If my girlfriend and I are living with her mom in government housing and we pay no rent or any kind of money, can her mom just kick me out?

If I’m a salon owner with booth rental tenants and they do not have a written lease agreement, how do I evict them from my business?

I am unsure what my rights are.

Can I sue my landlord for the return of rents paid, personal damages and medical costs resulting from their negligence in fulfilling the terms of our lease?

I contend that from the start of the pre-leasing process 10 months ago until now, my landlord falsely represented the property, failed to respond to…