I have been living on a property owned by my relative for 20 years, during which I paid all property taxes, including back taxes. Recently, after receiving a damage claim unrelated to the property owner, I was threatened to give half of the claim money to the property owner or face eviction. When I... View More

I'm involved in a debt collection lawsuit concerning an eviction from my rental. The sheriff's paperwork indicated that I owed a specific amount, including $400 in lawyer fees, which I paid off. However, the office managing the case later informed me that my balance increased by an... View More

My parents have been renting 4 acres of farmland under a verbal 5-year agreement made with the previous tenant and landowner. We requested a written contract but never received one. Now, the landowner's son, managing the property, wants to raise the rent or evict us to make way for a new... View More

I am renting a home in Buncombe County, North Carolina, that was affected by a natural disaster over six months ago. The downstairs was completely flooded, and the home sustained significant damage, which hasn't been repaired. Prior to the hurricane, there were needed repairs like the leaking... View More

I recently experienced a foreclosure in Georgia, where the sheriff's department handled the eviction. Although I paid for my home in cash, the eviction proceeded yesterday due to taxes, and many personal items were lost or damaged, including my dog kennels, with my dogs being put down without... View More

I have a lease-to-own contract with my landlord regarding the property. However, my landlord's brother, who is listed on the deed, cannot be reached. The contract does not mention the brother, and I have been paying taxes and doing repairs. How can my landlord proceed with selling the house to... View More

Todd B. Kotler
answered on Apr 3, 2025

You should invest in the time of an attorney where this property is who practices real estate law regularly. It is imperative that a lawyer review your land instalment contract. Further, you may need to file a quiet title action to settle the status of the property. WIthout a review of the... View More

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In Carmichael, CA, a tow truck driver moved my friend's car from his assigned parking space to a nearby street without his permission so they could tow my truck, which was parked at a vacant office building across from the apartment complex. Is it legal for a tow truck driver to move or tow... View More

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answered on Apr 3, 2025

In Carmichael, California, a tow truck driver generally cannot move your friend's vehicle from an assigned parking space without explicit consent or prior notice, unless it's necessary due to an emergency or safety hazard. Doing so could potentially be a violation of California Vehicle... View More

I am a 68-year-old resident living in a mobile home in Campobello, South Carolina. My roommate is in a wheelchair, and we've been facing several unaddressed repair issues like lack of underpinning, a sinking kitchen floor, black mold on the ceiling, and a power box with uncovered live wires.... View More

I am a tenant in Virginia residing in a property that is currently up for sale. The listing does not mention that the property is tenant-occupied or that there is a need to respect tenant privacy. I've experienced disturbances, such as a showing arriving early and peering through windows, and... View More

Richard Sternberg
answered on Apr 2, 2025

The Lynchburg Board of Realtors has no say in such matters. Your contract is between you and your landlord, and it is enforceable. Maybe you need a lawyer to write a letter for you about that after reviewing the lease.

I am a 68-year-old resident in a mobile home in Campobello, South Carolina, living with a roommate who uses a wheelchair. Recently, a new realty company took over our property and notified us of a rent increase from $400 to $600 starting in May. There might be a lease agreement that was sent, but... View More

I recently found a home to purchase and informed my landlord on March 25, 2025, through text and verbal conversations, followed by an official notice on March 30, 2025, about my intent to terminate my lease early. The lease, which ends on December 31, 2025, lacks an early termination clause but... View More

I've been dealing with health issues that caused financial hardship last month. I secured emergency rent assistance, but my landlord refuses to accept it and demands I vacate by April 20th. My lease states eviction can only occur for non-payment, but I can pay with the assistance funds. No... View More

I am concerned about my roommate's neglect of her French Bulldog puppy. We live in an apartment, and she leaves the puppy outside on the balcony in extreme weather conditions, either very hot or very cold. She rarely cleans up after the puppy, resulting in it living around its own feces.... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

Under California Penal Code Section 597, animal neglect is a serious offense. The conditions you describe—exposure to extreme weather and unsanitary living conditions—potentially constitute criminal neglect under state law. You may report these concerns anonymously to your local animal control... View More

I am a tenant in Virginia and my lease agreement requires 24 hours notice for any property showings. However, the realtor has given less than 24 hours notice twice, which I've documented through text messages. Though I've been cooperative and have no intention of interfering with the... View More

I have an occupant on my property who allowed another occupant to move in. The original occupant left, leaving the new occupant living rent-free on my property. They have been there for about four years. They use a water hose through a window for water, and the trailer they are in appears to have... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

Your situation involves complex legal considerations given the four-year occupancy period. Despite the absence of a formal lease, California law may recognize these individuals as tenants rather than trespassers, which affects your right to remove them through a simple notice. The failed 5-day... View More

I moved out of my apartment in Florida on February 10, 2025. The final statement deducting cleaning fees and utilities from my deposit was not delivered by certified mail. I am willing to pay for the utilities but dispute the cleaning fee, especially since there was no prior contact about the... View More

My wife is the property owner, and her tenants are her son and his family. There is no written lease agreement. My wife has been sending them text messages regarding eviction due to unpaid rent, as they have not adhered to their verbal agreement to pay rent. However, they have not responded to her... View More

I have lived in my house since 2006 after the original owner passed away, and the daughter took over the estate. We had a verbal agreement with her about a year or two ago that we could continue living here while trying to purchase the house. Despite offering to do a rent-to-own option, she did not... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

You should file a lawsuit for breach of contract.

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I live in Massachusetts under state housing authority, and my boyfriend, who was a co-tenant, left without notice. Both of us were on the lease, and my rent was calculated based on his income. Since he left, my income has significantly decreased, but the housing authority is still making me pay... View More

I live in Massachusetts and my roommate and I are both on the lease. My roommate has decided to leave. Given this situation, who is responsible for paying the rent that is owed?