If your rent is paid in full and your are otherwise in compliance with the lease, then there is no basis for eviction. You cannot withhold rent for any reason. Tender your rent now and the landlord should withdraw the eviction. If the landlord persists, you will need to attend the hearing and... View More

Typically leases allow a certain number of people to reside in the residence. If the original lease did not allow your residency, then the tenants are in violation of the lease. Since the property is already under lease, this is really like the landlord is renting out a specific space to you. So,... View More

If you are referring to having an eviction on your credit record, then no, there is no ability to have it removed. However, if you pay the amount due, then it should show as paid. Unfortunately your question is not clear as it says you have paid every month. If so, I am not about why there was an... View More

You need to know what's wrong with it before you have a case. Just because it ran fine before doesn't mean it's fine now.

File a complaint with the HOA.

You'll need to file a summary ejectment action in small claims court to evict your nephew. Once the date for his departure passes, you can file the action.

Your lease will specify whether these late fees are permitted and who is responsible for maintaining the facilities.

You may not withhold rent in North Carolina for the failure of the landlord to fulfill her responsibilities. You may, however, file a small claims action to enforce the North Carolina statutes to provide fit and habitable premises. Depending on the condition and the issue, the court may order rent... View More

It sounds like a ploy to keep you in the house. Ask her to sell you the house or to commit to a contract to convey the house to you. She likely won't and that will tell you something. If she should express willingness, have a lawyer draft or review the contracts to protect you from overreach... View More

If there was truly no lease, then the security deposit should be refunded as soon as possible. However, given the information provided, perhaps the landlord believes there was at least a monthly rental. If so, they may be attempting to keep the deposit to pay for rent. More information would be... View More

Whether or not you can sue will depend on the exact language of the lease. Leases almost always have a termination clause in them allowing the landlord to terminate the lease upon some or no reasons with proper notice. If the lease says that termination can only be had upon mutual agreement, then... View More

If you were hurt why not contact a member ot the NC Assn for Justice? They give free consults.

Your question, although related to your immigration status, is not an immigration question. Whether a landlord will rent you a house is up to the landlord.

You must hold the deposit for collection by the tenant for at least six months. Have you tried mailing a letter to your rental as she may have placed a forward on mail to that address, as opposed to providing it to you. I would send this letter to document your efforts to return the deposit and... View More

You will need to review both your contract with the management company the the actual lease. Each document will specify the rights and obligations of the parties with the respect to the security deposit. The management company has an obligation to account for the security deposit and either... View More

A landlord cannot waive its responsibility to maintain plumbing and sanitary parts of the home. If such a provision is in the lease, the tenant must receive compensation for performing those duties. Generally, such a change would take place when a new lease is entered into for a new term. It cannot... View More

The statute of limitations is a defense. The collection agency can file suit on the debt. It is your responsibility to raise the defense. If you don't, a judgment can be entered for the amount claimed. It also depends on when the statute runs from in this case. It may not yet be expired.

Wages cannot be garnished in North Carolina, except is a very few circumstances, such as child support. As to liens, a judgment lien attaches to any real property owned by the judgment debtor on the date the judgment is recorded in the county where the property lies. For personal property (anything... View More

It will depend on the terms of your lease. Generally, rent is set for the term of the lease (in most cases, one year). Unless there is provision in the lease that allows it to be raised during the term, then the answer is no. If you don't have a written lease, than most likely you are month to... View More

You should tell him you don't want him testifying about you. You have a right to his continued allegiance. He should have filed a request to withdraw. He has a duty to help his clients find lawyers. You should talk to someone at the local bar association. If it's about an injury... View More

You do not have to testify voluntarily. If you are served with a subpoena, it is a court order and you must comply.