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answered on Dec 8, 2017
What are the reason(s) the landlord stated for having to go into your apartment? Check your Lease to see what the conditions are for him to do so, most leases contain a clause that they can enter in emergency situations. If it was not an emergency you should call the police and file a report,... View More 
2 days after the ruling, the landlord showed up with another eviction. We decided to just move but he is still harassing us
They are the grand daughter of the previous owner and they have 2 adults, 2 small children and a pit bull in a small 1 bedroom apartment and they have no rental agreement at all, We would be getting $250.00 a week for this place and we don't want them there. What is the fastest way of getting... View More
Was with friends at an apartment for which I signed the lease. I have since moved out of this apartment but continued to spend time with the tenants who are friends. The other lessee who is still a resident of the apartment had me removed. I am curious if this is legal.
My daughter is living in a college dorm and there is an intercom system in the building. Each room has a ceiling speaker that is very very loud. The speaker comes on every night and a scary clicking sound like a horror movie comes on. You also hear people talking in the background and sometimes... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2016
Yes, you most likely could. All lessees of real estate, including students in dorms, have a right to the quiet enjoyment of their residences.
Now, as a practical matter lawsuits are very expensive. It could easily cost $2,000 just to file such a lawsuit. If it went all the way to trial,... View More
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