Ask a Landlord / Tenant Lawyer

If my tenant is not paying rent and I’m trying to give her written notice in person but she refuses to answer the door, what are my options?

What are my rights if my landlord is turning my apartment into a real estate office and is forcing me out?

I am on a month-to-month lease; my landlord refused to sign a new lease with me, despite my repeated attempts. He convinced me that he…

Can my roommate legally not allow me to have visitors/guests?

My roommate says I am not allowed to have any guests under any circumstances. I would like to have guests come over and stay over….

What is the law regarding the return of security deposits?

I received permission to paint the walls in my apartment before I moved in, however, I did not get it in writing. Can my landlord…

What do I need to do to get a tenant to leave a property that I now own?

My mother passed away 4 months ago. She had her boyfriend living with her for about 4 years. At that time, I told him that…

Can I get out of my lease if my landlord enters apartment without notice?

I have been in my current apartment now for 3 months. I can tell that my landlord has entered the apartment as I only lock…

If my girlfriend moved out before our lease was up, is she liable for the rest of the rent?

She moved because I had her arrested for domestic violence after multiple punches were thrown at me; she lacerated my face. Her name is printed…

Can a landlord put a lockbox on my door because I won’t go by what they feel are acceptable times to show the property at?

I could only offer once a week because of other obligations I have. I have since changed things around to give them more days. Thing…

Once you’ve been evicted for nonpayment of rent, can a landlord sue for the back rent later?

Can a landlord pursue legal action against or have your wages garnished after you’ve been evicted?

If a tenant changes the lock and refuses to give landlord a copy of the key, what can the landlord do?