Yes, but that may be considered an act of criminal mischief. There is clearly some sort of dispute between your landlord and your neighbor the details of which you are unaware. I recommend that you avoid becoming too involved.

You should report to your landlord that you did as asked,... View More

It depends on the language of the original lease agreement. At the end of a lease term, if a tenant holds over (remains in possession of the premises), the lease renews on the same terms and conditions stated in the original lease agreement month-to-month.

It would be unusual for someone to refer to someone else as their landlord and to occupy an apartment without a lease agreement of some sort. While it is legally possible to have an oral lease of less than one year, it would be extremely uncommon for an apartment complex to allow someone to occupy... View More

In a typical triple net lease, a commercial tenant pays a pro rata share of the taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance expenses incurred by the landlord typically based on a ratio of the square footage of the space rented by the tenant divided by the total rentable square footage of the... View More

The answer to your question depends heavily on local ordinances and the language of your lease agreement.

People were leasing space to live long before the invention of air conditioning. As a matter of common law and state law, there is no legal requirement that a leased space have working... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

Based on the situation you've described, here are some key points to consider:

1. Legal action: Generally, government agencies can be sued, but there are often specific procedures and limitations for doing so. The ability to sue DCHHS EHAP would depend on various factors, including the... View More

If rent has not been deposited into the registry of the court by the tenant as required by law, you can request the issuance of a writ of possession. The statement of inability to pay only excuses payment of court filing fees, not rent.

During an appeal from an eviction case, an indigent defendant can file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs to avoid paying upfront the court filing fees associated with the appeal. This Statement, however, does not excuse the defendant from paying rent during the pendency of... View More

Yes, you should cash the check.

If you had not already filed, I would advise you not to do so. But, since the LL did not pay you until after you filed suit, why not just go into small claims court and argue that LL was acting in bad faith by withholding the security deposit until you sued.... View More

This sounds like an eviction case in which you have been evicted from the apartment. If the tenant does not filer an appeal, a writ of possession is issued ten days after the date the judgment was granted. That gives the tenant ten days to move out of the apartment. A writ of possession will be... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2024

Apartment complexes can implement specific methods for gate access, but they must ensure that all residents have reasonable means to enter the property. If the app-based system is unreliable and causing issues for multiple residents, the management should address these concerns and provide an... View More

While your inquiry does not contain a question, your rights and duties as a tenant depend on the content of the agreement reached between you and your landlord as stated in your lease agreement. If, in your lease agreement, you agreed to pay $1,700, then that is what you committed yourself to pay.... View More

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answered on May 22, 2024

This is a tough question to answer without me looking at your lease. If you had the medical condition you would base your exit upon, it may not be OK to break the lease.

If the Landlord has provided you with a good safe apartment, and your health issue was not addressed in your lease, s/he... View More

Under the facts you describe, you cannot legally break your lease without penalty. Your pet deposit is intended to cover any damage to the premises caused by your dogs during your occupancy of the premises. If there was a legitimate casualty loss which precluded you from occupying the premises... View More

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answered on May 10, 2024

You can seek criminal charges against your landlord if you have solid proof. But it is always up to the police and the District Attorney, as to whether or not, the case will be prosecuted.

You can sue the landlord, and the foreclosing bank for possession. If your lease is for more than... View More

In my professional experience, outside of family court, judges do not generally frown on requests for jury. It adds only about half a day to a typical trial for the judge. Obviously it will be a lot more work for the attorneys and correspondingly more expensive for you.

Normally, when a tenant leaves with the consent of the landlord, the tenant is entitled to a refund of her security deposit, along with a statement and list of any itemized deductions, within thirty days of surrendering possession of the premises. Since she was removed from the lease and replaced... View More

When the owner of a house dies, a tenant residing in that house is not required to allow relatives or friends of the deceased owner to enter the house.

Typically, the person named in the deceased owner's Will as the executor of his estate would file an application to probate the... View More

Whether you are a tenant or guest depends on the facts and circumstances of your occupancy of the hotel room, including the language of any agreement you sign.

After thirty days, hotels can, but are not obligated to, treat guests as residents for tax purposes. After that time, hotels are... View More

The temporary administrator can handle the eviction if the court granted that authority in their order. There are many other questions that remain to answer this properly. Do you have an ownership interest in the property? If you are an heir with an ownership interest the administrator may need... View More