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answered on Mar 21, 2017
Hire an attorney to present your legal defenses in rebuttal to their complaint.
I received the 5 day demand notice yesterday. It states that I will also incur the 220.00 lawyer fees if they move forward with the eviction process. Thank you...
answered on Mar 21, 2017
Yes, now is a good time to negotiate with your landlord. It is highly unlikely that they will allow you to continue to stay without paying . . . despite having lost your job and presumably your income
no 5 day demand was received, nor have i ever received one from this landlord or other. I called the county clerk was told nothing had been filed. this is month to month with no lease, or signed documentation of any kind
The room does have a window, and is just big enough for a twin bed and dresser.
answered on Jan 5, 2017
The answer will depend on the type of tenancy (Commercial v Residential). In the former case, the lease will control. Int he latter case, there are specific rules in the landlord tenant statute that must be complied with.
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answered on Oct 6, 2016
Usually, to make an appeal to a higher court, a tenant will have to cure all arrears and deposit those sums into the court's registry. Speak with your attorney to make sure the pleadings are all in order and include that the supporting evidence is well prepared to make sure the case is most... View More 
Mice have been an ongoing issue, have caught 9 since October 2015. No mice have chewed through walls and exterminators are baiting my apartment individually while my dog and I are occupying the residence. I would like to terminate my lease early. Management company is telling me I am responsible... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2016
You say you are in Brighton MA but you posted your question in Rhode Island. If you are able to negotiate an early termination of your lease, you will be most easily able to move and terminate the lease. If you are not able to come to an acceptable arrangement with your land/mice lord, then meet... View More
My landlord is failing to maintain the property.We have sent correspondence through the mail and phoned and he refuses to reply. We next contacted the City building inspector who to the best of my knowledge has sent no less than 3 letters of minimum housing code violations to the owner. Very little... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2016
Meet with an attorney to decide if these repairs qualify for "repair and deduct" treatment.
I will mail a termination of tenacy notice Asap. Suppose he does not leave by said date. What is the exact process i must take, please use exact terms
answered on Jun 5, 2016
1. Retain an attorney to 2. file a case for formal eviction. 3. Make a signed writing of your "agreement" to have evidence to support your case.
In less than a week we have been informed of $350 a month increase, which we have declined. Been served with a 30 day vacate the premises, which we have agreed to; but want to use the security deposit to pay the last months rent to cover a security deposit & moving costs to new resident.
answered on May 7, 2016
If your landlord is in agreement, great. If not, and there are costs that are attributed to you for any damages, you may find yourself defending a lawsuit in the district court.
My landlord knowingly rented this apartment knowing that it was illegal I asked several times and was told by her that if any inspectors ever came I was to tell them it was a break room for her business next door. Now I have 30 days to move because the city has stated the structure which is a... View More
answered on May 7, 2016
The terms of your lease will be very important in evaluating your rights. If you can't resolve the situation with your landlord, consider meeting with and retaining an attorney to assist you.
It was completely done within 2 days and didnt expect it to happen. I dont see anywhere on lease agreement about breaking lease. Its just a standard RI lease agreement. Is there anything hidden?
answered on May 6, 2016
If you come to an agreement with your landlord to terminate the lease early, that would be the least difficult way to resolve the situation. OR, you might condition your "offer" on any house that might "fall" on you that the closing and occupancy will be timed to coincide with... View More
She sent a text saying that this was my 30 day notice that they plan to sell and to expect to hear from a realtor. A realtor sent a text asking to come the next day. What happened to the 30 days and shouldn't I get something in writing? Rent is paid until June 1st so can I wait until then to... View More
answered on May 6, 2016
Text is arguably, technically, a "writing" BUT - the lease should control. If you would like a precise analysis and concrete advice, meet with an attorney and bring your lease.
lease ends in April. They have said they are not going so their children can finish the school year. They had already moved at the same time last year with the children. Can a judge allow them to stay? BTW, I chose not to renew because of frequent late rent payments and abusive emails. They... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2016
It seems you may have to file an eviction action. This will go most smoothly with an experienced attorney at your side.
answered on Mar 16, 2016
it depends, If use of the driveway is prohibited in the lease, it could be deemed a violation of that lease by the tenant. If the use of the driveway and any parking spots are mentioned in the lease, the landlord could be deemed in violation of the lease by prohibiting same.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
It depends on how they went about it. If they petitioned the court for an order to that effect, it is possible it was done legally. To know for certain you would likely have to investigate the court records, possibly with the assistance of a practicing attorney.
answered on Feb 10, 2016
I certainly doesn't sound sanitary. Did you ask them what they suggest doing in the alternative? For how long ? 10 Minutes? a day? a week? I'd suggest you start looking for another apartment.
answered on Feb 1, 2016
20 years http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title9/9-1/9-1-17.HTM
Or does it require that I do both?
answered on Feb 1, 2016
The statute says "mail" : § 34-18-35 Eviction for nonpayment of rent. – (a) If any part of the stipulated rent is due and in arrears for fifteen (15) days, the landlord shall send a written notice, in a form substantially similar to that provided in § 34-18-56(a), specifying the... View More
Two tenants (unrelated roommates) living in one unit.
answered on Feb 1, 2016
One lease ? Two? Find an attorney, they can help you. Often, these cases are not as simple as they appear. They will probably cost less than airfare from there to here for the number of times you may be required to attend court.
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