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Wife threw me out n had new lease written with only her name on it… is this legal???
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
In Pennsylvania, if both spouses are listed on the original lease agreement, and one spouse wants to remove the other from the lease or create a new lease with only their name, it generally requires the consent of both parties. Changing the lease unilaterally, especially without the landlord's... View More 
sublessee moved in, and a few months later got sick. She tried to sue the landlord, but the landlord said he owed no duty to her because the original tenant was technically her "landlord"
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
In Pennsylvania, the landlord's responsibility for mold-related injuries depends on the case's specific circumstances. However, landlords generally must maintain their rental properties in a habitable condition. This means they must take steps to prevent mold growth and remediate any mold... View More
I still physically reside at the address that is my mailing/billing address. I have for years. My roommates want me to move out and have refused to give me access to the mail that is delivered, the mailbox key, and have returned every letter and package I have gotten for the last year or two. They... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this situation with your roommates. It must be very frustrating to have your mail consistently intercepted and returned.
Interfering with someone’s mail is generally against the law. In many places, tampering with another person's mail can lead... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2024
In Pennsylvania, a guest typically becomes a tenant when they stay in a property with the landlord’s permission and establish residency. This can happen if you live there for an extended period, contribute to household expenses, or have exclusive use of part of the property. Without a formal... View More
landlord has not cleaned, and has stated they will not be replacing the carpet or shampooing carpet. I have not been able to use the shower or toilet for 5 days now, i was told nothing will be done abt my rent or the carpet, its extremely unsafe to inhale fece fumes. I have documentation of all of... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
It is illegal for a landlord to allow such unsanitary conditions to persist in your apartment. Under Pennsylvania law, landlords are required to maintain their rental properties in a habitable condition. The presence of sewage waste for over five days without proper cleaning poses serious health... View More
And it's seeking into my apartment causing me health problems
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
If your building has clear rules and regulations against smoking, including the use of marijuana, and the smoke is seeping into your apartment, causing health issues, you should not be at risk of eviction for making a complaint. Landlords are typically required to ensure that all tenants can enjoy... View More
And it's causing me health problem because it seeks into my apartment
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
You cannot typically be evicted for raising legitimate complaints about a neighbor's behavior that is affecting your health, especially if there are clear rules and regulations against such behavior in your housing agreement. If your neighbor's smoking is causing health problems and... View More
We pay rent to talk to him .he is working for privacy he can go home
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
Whether a manager can cover his office windows with paper largely depends on the policies of the building and the company. If privacy is needed, there are generally accepted ways to achieve this, such as using frosted glass or blinds, which ensure privacy without entirely blocking out the view.... View More
There is white mold coming through vents and I smell gas the gas companies found leak and red taped. I have water coming up through floor along with roaches I cannot breathe
answered on Nov 18, 2023
I would address this to your LL verbally and in writing. If you do not hear anything or if the problem persists, I would recommend calling your town's board of health.
Rent a center is harassing me threating me with jail and being arrested I paid on time every time I recently went on fmla 4weeks ago and can't pay at the time they won't accept what I can pay I just wanna know my legal rights I live in oregon the rent a center is in washington state can... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In the United States, you cannot be jailed for debt. While Rent-A-Center may have remedies if you breach the rental agreement, such as repossessing the rented items or suing for the balance owed, they cannot have you arrested or jailed for non-payment. Threatening jail time for debt could... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
No, you cannot be evicted for "no reason." The spine surgery is irrelevant. A landlord must state a reason, such as non-payment of rent, another breach by you of your lease, or the expiration of your lease.
answered on Oct 16, 2023
It depends on the terms of the lease agreement as well as the actions of the tenant.
If a tenant agreed to pay utilities, why wouldn’t the tenant be asking for statements on a monthly basis if the utility company bills monthly?
I decided to move out to Pittsburgh PA due to start a new life. My friend offered me a room in exchange I pay half rent. Well a week into living here I got a call from my mother explaining her soon to be surgeries and she will need a care taker full time so I'll have to move back to take care... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2023
Anybody with a couple hundred bucks can sue anybody else. The question is whether they can win.
In your situation, because everything is oral, no writings, other than perhaps the gas bill, and given your mom's needs, my feel is that you can move out with impunity. I don't think... View More
and i am made to feel some BAD personal Discrimination going on in my case, with the office and now maintenance said he would report me for getting upset after the floor tile cement had still not dried after 5 days, [ have picts ] and said he would report me for trying to hit him with my cane,... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2023
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You mention having a pro bono attorney. These concerns may be better to bring up with your attorney than on a public forum where no one knows the details of your case. Good luck
answered on Aug 5, 2023
A landlord is not permitted to enter into any area which is leased to a tenant, unless the lease expressly contains an exception permitting it or under a dire emergency. Whether the landlord may enter into the basement or outside the house (I’m assuming you’re leasing a house), depends on... View More
The owners have passed away, family members refuse to leave but have not paid bills, I had to pay in order to keep utilities on. The house has been left to me and I am also the executor of the will. I need to sell the property, in order to sell it they need to move out so I can clean and get... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
I see no impediment to the Estate's immediate right to possess the real property, and you are, as Executor, the voice of the Estate.
So yes, especially given that you are the heir to the home property, your request for eviction, for at least the given reasons, should be honored.
answered on Mar 22, 2023
In a criminal case, an omnibus pretrial motion is a generic motion that must be filed within a certain time period following formal arraignment to preserve your right to file motions down the road as your case progresses. These motions are typically boilerplate and contain multiple requests for... View More
Mold EVERYWHERE. Black mold (kids are sick constantly)
Bathtub is about to fall through ceiling
Bathroom sink fell on daughters head and it's still not attached it's just in the basement.
Walls are falling apart and cracking.
I have 4 kids and no where else to go
answered on Feb 25, 2023
You should contact your local municipal property authority and ask to have the leased premises inspected for code violations and to determine whether the premises is fit for human habitation. You will need a written report and if the leased premises is in as bad a shape as you say, the landlord... View More
I recently sued my landlord in small claims court in PA for double my security deposit and won because they didn't even bother to respond to the case. I'm currently waiting for 30 day appeal period to end and as I've been preparing for any possibile appeal or learning how to collect... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2023
Unfortunately, the amount of the judgement can’t be increased after the judgement has been issued even if it costs you to collect the judgement.
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Under a relatively new amendment to Pennsylvania’s Landlord Tenant law, the administrator or executor of a deceased tenant’s estate has 14 days after the later of:
(1) the last day of the second calendar month that follows the calendar month in which the tenant died; or
(2) the... View More
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