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Can my landlord terminate my lease due to a partnership?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
It depends on the terms of the lease.
It depends on the terms of the lease.

Is it legal to sign a renewal lease before the originial lease is done?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
What state are you in and what does your current lease say, if anything, about renewal of the lease?
What state are you in and what does your current lease say, if anything, about renewal of the lease?

Can my landlord evict me for letting my sister in law stay with me?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
What does your lease say about having visitors or guests staying with you overnight?
What does your lease say about having visitors or guests staying with you overnight?

Does the automatic renewal clause in a lease mean that it will renew many times over?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
You have to read carefully the terms of the lease.
You have to read carefully the terms of the lease.

Am I financially responsible for a water leak in my condo?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
What does the homeowners association by-laws say?
What does the homeowners association by-laws say?

Can I terminate a lease if it is not in accordance with the state law?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Possibly. Depends what's wrong with the lease.
Possibly. Depends what's wrong with the lease.

Can a landlord keep our deposit even though we never moved in?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Possibly it depends.
Possibly it depends.

Is the landlord responsible for the damages in our apartment?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
No it is not fair.
No it is not fair.

Can a landlord break a lease?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
What does your lease say?
What does your lease say?

Is it legal to charge more than one month rent for security?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It's legal.
It's legal.

Can my landlord kick me out of my apartment if I did not sign my renewal?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
You're done - move out.
You're done - move out.

Can a landlord forcibly change locks or shut water for non payment?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Almost certainly not.
Almost certainly not.

Is a tenant liable for painting costs on a house he rented?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
At the beginning of the lease, did you fill out an inventory checklist indicating the condition of the premises? Did you document any request for repairs in writing?
At the beginning of the lease, did you fill out an inventory checklist indicating the condition of the premises? Did you document any request for... Read More

Can my former roommate sue me for the remainder of the lease or any damage to the apartment?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes.
Yes.

If the lease was never signed, am I entitled to the deposit?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Yes. You are entitled to your deposit back.
Yes. You are entitled to your deposit back.

Can my roommate lock me out of the apartment if I don't pay rent?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
No.
No.

If you are on a lease, can you be told to leave without an eviction of any kind?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
No.
No.

Can I be evicted by my roommate if I am not on the lease?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Can a landlord provide my guest a notice of trespass without consulting me?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to make me move before the date I pay them?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Can a landlord sue you for owed rent after you have moved out?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Can I withhold rent if my landlord will not address health issues?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers
Yes. Is there a city/township code compliance office you can complain to?
Yes. Is there a city/township code compliance office you can complain to?

For eviction cases, how much time is given to move out?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
No.
No.

Am I liable for damages caused by other tenants?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No.
No.

Is it legal for my landlord to make me pay more rent than is listed on the lease?

Answered 12 years and 11 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
No.
No.
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