If you have agreed to a commercial rental without a written lease, it must be on a month to month basis. Among other things, that means the landlord can change the terms, space, rent, etc. at anytime with 30 days advanced notice. If you want something more stable, either get a fixed term written... View More

I am not clear what the responsibilities are for the arbor maintenance between the homeowner and an apparent HOA, but whichever is, they may be liable depending upon the details. Much depends upon why the tree limb fell - was it rotted out? or did a storm severe it somehow? I would start by... View More

No, a landlord has the absolute obligation to maintain appliances and the dwelling in general as long as the tenant is in possession - regardless of rent payment status. Be sure you document the times you have reported the problem or requested maintenance. Once it has gone 10 days or so without... View More

I am unclear as to your goals. If it is to get rid of the fellow, that takes consistent, persistent pressure on the landlord. If the fellow is going to be out in a few days anyway, then your goal may simply be to recover some damages from the landlord. Whether that is likely takes a very... View More

You need to review everything in detail with a local landlord-tenant attorney. Your choices are likely to be filing in court to evict him if there legally is a landlord-tenant relationship between you. It may not be as clear cut as it may seem. If there is no landlord-tenant relationship, then... View More

Without further information, there is nothing for me or any other attorney to comment on or help with. If it is more than just a specific question, you are likely to need at least the consultation, if not the outright assistance of, a local landlord-tenant attorney. If that is likely, just make... View More

Are you saying that you are being charged more rent each month than your lease said you would be? If so, that can be remedied. Document the total overage amount you have paid in the last 12 months; write an explanation along with the overage documentation, and subtract that overage amount from... View More

IF you have provided the needed documentation of the animal being a ESA, then you should be allowed to keep it - unless your ESA has misbehaved or otherwise caused a disturbance or problem. If it has, then a landlord has a right to require you to get rid of that specific animal but you would be... View More

Yes, you are entitled to notice if they wish to terminate your tenancy. How much notice depends upon how long you have been there. On the other hand, normally you would not be terminated just because you have a new owner. Only if the new owner's have plans that conflict are you likely to be... View More

First, if you have not been legally served a written termination notice, containing all the legally required information, any attempt to remove you will be invalid and unenforceable. If you are referring to a no cause termination, if you have been there for more than a year, then a 90 day notice... View More

No, not without proper notice and just cause. See a local landlord-tenant attorney if you wish to seek monetary damages though doing so is likely to damage whatever may be left of your relationship with your father-in-law.

As long as the ONLY funds in the bank account are directly traceable (keep your deposit records) to exempt sources, the bank account is likely to be considered exempt as well. Understand they can still garnish the account, and you will be out the money immediately, but you can file the included... View More

Request? Sure. Require? Doubtful. As you point out, ESA and Service animals are legally not pets and thus not subject to pet restrictions or even no pet policies with landlords.

I am interpreting your posting to mean you are supposed to be out by Feb 10, not that the notice is dated Feb. 10. If accurate, your and your families Covid status does not affect your termination date or obligation. Others can move your property but regardless, the notice is for terminating your... View More

In the end, as always, it would be up to the Judge. I know of no prior court decisions to guide, let alone control, a Judge's decision on this matter. That said, if I represented a tenant, I would argue that the payment was mandated to help provide funds for a tenant to move and they did. The... View More

You cannot deny them rental because of the service animals. If you have other legitimate grounds, you may be able to deny renting to them but any denial is likely to be suspect and subject to legal challenge so be careful and be sure to fully document everything.

Yes, generally all tenants that signed the lease agreement are jointly responsible for paying the rent - all of the rent. But only so long as the rental agreement is in force. Assuming you are on a month to month tenancy, as soon as one tenant provides 30 day notice, the rental agreement... View More

It depends a bit upon exactly what you rent. IF you do indeed just rent a bedroom and have rights to use the rest of the common areas (kitchen, living room, etc.), then he has as much right as you to have friends stay on the couch (you can have your friends stay as well - and see how he feels... View More

Your roommate has no legal authority to kick you out, anymore than you do to kick him out. Only the landlord can terminate a tenant's tenancy and then only with a court Order if the tenant opposes the action. See a local landlord-tenant attorney immediately.

See a local landlord-tenant attorney immediately. No, a landlord cannot legally lock you out or keep your personal property without having already gone to court and having obtained a Judgment against you. You may be entitled to recover damages from her.