Your current state is Virginia
How long does the Tenant have in the state of New Jersey before the Landlord can dispose of their belongings?
I am suing small claims against landlord after receiving 60day notice in retaliation. Can my adult kids file their own small claims for displacement due to unlawful actions of landlord?
Landlord breached covid relief contract and is retaliating with unlawful eviction. There are several... Read more »
What happens if the tenant keeps cera funds for themselves instead of paying there rent?
Now they are trying to take more when I got a number saying its paid total is 1,007 now
I have placed my 60 day notice of non-renewal of lease as the lease ends on July 15. Earlier this week, via a community FB page, I have been slandered for my 12 year old son being accused of misconduct towards elders and have now been contacted by rental agency to inspect my property and possibly... Read more »
In 2021, I was being harassed by an apartment manager. I was continuously left notes inside my apartment when I wasn’t home and I didn’t consent to enter. Most notes contained absurd commentary and charges for false information. I was being taunted by a neighbor over a free parking space. I... Read more »
I called the utility place and they said I need account number I'll call my renter landlord and she will not give me that information saying that she wants me out due to police activity over here which she has no proof of me doing anything
My concern is two leases were created for a tenant. The manager of the company had a traumatic brain injury and the new manager wrote a second lease. This is creating problems because neither lease is professional. The stress of owning real estate is too much for the owner to handle and the... Read more »
what are my rights to contest 24hr eviction? what are avenues besides asking for a 10day extension which by definition is accepting the 24hr eviction notice? There were two issues that reversed an 'Denial' of the landlords first order 5 day. AFTER knowing it was denied! I was told by... Read more »
It was taped to my front door with a "Certificate of Service" checked off that it was posted on premises in in tenant's absence. I was here. They did not knock. They did not try to "serve this" notice. Second question. How much notice does a landlord have to give to raise... Read more »
My landlord just served a notice on the door charging us $50 because someone said we were playing loud music. It was actually the neighbors but the point is can they charge us $50 Every time they give you a notice? Our rent is fine and on time every month. I just think that’s ridiculous. It... Read more »
They're always threatening to throw me out. I thought that they had to take me to court.
My landlord informed us almost 2 months ago that our house was being sold, we were then told we would be getting money to help us move, and a “big bonus” today when we contacted them for the money because we found a place they lowered it to $1000 which we were okay with, and now they are trying... Read more »
I have turned in 5 online maintenance request with no help. I haven’t paid rent this month because I have no A/C. What are my options? They I’m a Veteran with health issues and my wife and daughter have health issues as well. I have paid my rent until now, and it’s almost impossible to live... Read more »
About a week and a half ago, my girlfriend reached out to the leasing office of the apartment we are renting, about having our floor fixed which was damaged when we first moved in last year (we honestly forgot about it due to putting a rug over it). No one came, but my girlfriend noticed today that... Read more »

Every lease, whether written or oral, is deemed to have include a provision called 'quiet enjoyment. This means no one can enter your apartment without your prior consent. The only exception to this is if an emergency exists and the Landlord is unable to contact you. Examples of an emergency... Read more »
Rented my home. Tenant hasn't paid March - May rent and does not live at the place. How do I file an eviction for someone who doesn't live at residence but lives in Philadelphia

I'm assuming that the eviction is being made by way of Public Law 86 of 2011 before a Court of Law in Puerto Rico. In that event, a dunning letter should be mailed to the lessee by certified mail to his/her last known address (if Philadelphia address is known, mail to said address). If no... Read more »
going in for back surgery in a few days. I am a disabled veteran
My father had a tenant who rented a room in his house. The rental agreement is month to month. The house located in Santa Barbara County, CA. The tenant lived on the property for 2 year and 3 months (tenant moved in 2/2020). He stated there is no formal rental agreement between him and my dad.... Read more »
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