No.

The event at which title to real estate passes from the seller to the buyer is commonly called the closing. The agreement or contract your aunt and a buyer sign will set a date on or before which the closing is to take place. In almost every case, the seller has left the property before the... View More

You can use it as a defense in court, but it's ultimately going to down to who the judge believes. It would help if you had photographic proof that the black marks were there before the bed bug treatment.

Yes.

Yes. A typical residential lease includes a provision prohibiting a business from operating out of the premises. Zoning might also prohibit it, but your strongest defense is a properly prepared lease.

If he truly is there without permission it sounds like he is committing criminal trespass. Call the police.

You're asking the wrong question. The correct question is this: Why do you continue to live in a place where people treat you like that? Practical advice is often better than legal advice. Here's the practical advice: Move.

As long as you're not changing the terms of an existing lease before it runs out, if the tenant won't sign a lease you can evict him or her. Hire an attorney to do this -- the amount of time you need to give the tenant and when the notice must be provided varies depending on the exact... View More

Absolutely not. It does not matter who is necessarily on the lease, you are both occupants and still married. You need to seek the assistance of the court. Removal without notice may constitute an illegal eviction.

I'm not aware of any law requiring a landlord to add you to an existing lease for the reasons you list.

Do you have a copy of your lease, or can you get a copy of a similar lease from another tenant? Most leases explain what happens if the residence becomes uninhabitable due to fire or other cause. If you have the lease, it will answer your question. No opinion on the paper they want you to sign,... View More

I don't mean this to sound harsh, but about all you can do is find a new place to live as quickly as possible.

Yes, you can ask the landlord to pay part of your gas bill. The worst that can happen is that she says no.

The answer to your question depends on several facts that are not provided here, such as the precise terms of your lease, and the location of the apartment. That said, if you are being left without hot water, you can argue that it is a failure to provide an essential service and is thus a breach... View More

The answer to your question depends on facts that are not provided here, such as the precise terminology in your lease/termination agreement, and the location of the rental. That being the case, I recommend organizing your lease and any communications you have in writing from your landlord... View More

Call police in the middle of the fight? Isn't there a sr citizen's council?

Add the fee to your next rent check. Attach the check to a letter explaining the check represents rent + fee for the dog.

You do not have to stay. You typically remain liable for the rent, however.

You can file a lawsuit against the complex and/or property management company, but only if it is within 2 years from the date of the incident. If it is inside of 2 years, consult with an attorney immediately. IF it is outside of 2 years, you may not have any options for recovery, as the statute... View More

Yes