answered on Feb 5, 2015
What does your Lease say? Also, check the ordinances in your town as some hold the resident responsible for shoveling your sidewalk.
answered on Aug 3, 2014
Sure, if you like the place. Ask for the new owner's contact information and set up a meeting, call , or discussion regarding whether they are interested in continuing the tenancy and under what terms.
answered on Jul 31, 2014
Review your lease agreement with a practicing attorney. Hopefully, you incorporated the park/yard maintenance as a term of the lease and you will have contractual rights that may be enforced. If not, you may have just learned an important lesson in contracting for important things... get it in... View More 
answered on Jul 31, 2014
Yes, the laws and procedures (and defenses) differ substantially. Retain a practicing attorney to ensure the matter is handled professionally and effectively.
My tenant was month to month tenancy with rent due on the 1st for the current month. Tenant gave 30 day termination notice on the 15th and moved on the 15th of the following month. My question, Is tenant responsible for rent for 15 days or 30 days of that month? Doesn't month to month imply an... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2014
If the month to month tenancy was running from the 15th to the 15th, then they gave proper notice. If the tenancy was from the 1st to the 1st then you may arguably have a case for the additional 2 weeks. Meet with an attorney to evaluate the particular facts of the case and the estimated costs... View More
However, the tenant's attorney will not communicate with me.
As a landlord, what can I do?
answered on Dec 19, 2012
As long as they stay current with their rent payments and the terms of the lease, if any, then there should be little to do. If they fail to maintain the payments and the terms of the lease, you should consult with an attorney to review the entire situation and fully evaluate your rights.
answered on Dec 3, 2012
It's been almost a year since you posted this question. When a judgement for possession, back rent, and expenses is tendered, it MAY include court costs, constabulary costs, and possibly the postal expense to mail that letter for 45 cents. I imagine that may be the least of your worries when... View More
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