I am the landlord, lease is terminated with tenant. My lease has plenty for terminating early and hold over fee as well. I notified my tenant with letter and email. He acknowledged. He didn't move out since he wasn't able to get a place. I let him stay due to covid. Know he give me 60... View More 
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answered on May 3, 2021
You have made a mistake. Hire a competent attorney to file an eviction action for possession only today. You are only loosing rent monies dealing with the tenant in this fashion.
Due to a hold up from covid19 my new house will be ready in 2-3 weeks. I have 2 children so I don’t want to be homeless.
answered on Aug 27, 2020
If you a residential tenant, you are not kicked out if you hold over.
You will have to pay any rent or fees as a hold over tenant.
If the landlord wants you out the following steps must be taken:
(1) demand to vacate;
(2) file dispossessory affidavit in court;... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2020
A landlord can file a dispossessory in court. However, the courts are closed for civil matters until May 13. Therefore, a hearing on a case that is filed this month is unlikely to be heard before the end of May or the beginning of June.
However, the size of your county will have an... View More
is this legal
answered on Mar 24, 2020
Yes, it's legal
He does not have to renew your lease.
However, check the lease to see if he has a deadline to give you formal notice if nonrenewal.
Also, if the landlord sells the house before the lease is up, the new owner will take subject to the lease. That means... View More
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