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My Car Was Towed From My Apartment Lot Even Though I Had a Permit — Can I Fight It?
In Virginia, a tow from an apartment lot when you had a permit can sometimes be challenged, but the answer usually depends on the facts and the apartment community’s towing rules. A permit alone may not end the issue if...
My apartment’s fire alarm goes off constantly and management ignores it. Can I break the lease?
In Texas, a constant fire alarm problem may be more than a nuisance if it creates serious safety concerns, interferes with your use of the apartment, or shows that the landlord is not maintaining the property in a livabl...
Can I stop an eviction notice by paying all rent owed before the deadline?
In Wyoming, paying all rent owed before a deadline may sometimes help, but it does not always stop an eviction. The exact answer usually depends on what the landlord has done, what the lease says, and what stage the evic...
Is it legal for a landlord to require professional cleaning at move-out?
In Ohio, a landlord may sometimes require a tenant to leave the rental unit in a certain condition at move-out, but whether a professional cleaning requirement is enforceable usually depends on the lease, the condition o...
How do I deal with a home warranty company that keeps denying valid repair claims?
If a home warranty company keeps denying repair claims that you believe are covered, the first step is usually to gather and organize the policy, your claim records, repair invoices, photos, and all communications with t...
Is it legal for a landlord to evict me for having a roommate not listed on the lease?
In Hawaii, a landlord may sometimes try to evict a tenant for having a roommate who is not listed on the lease, but the answer usually depends on the lease terms, the building rules, and the exact facts. A lease is a con...
What are my rights if my landlord increases rent in the middle of my lease term?
In Colorado, a landlord usually cannot raise the rent in the middle of a fixed-term lease unless the lease itself allows that kind of increase or the tenant agrees to a change. A written lease often sets the rent amount...
Can I get extra time if my eviction notice says I must leave in 72 hours and I have kids?
In New Jersey, having children usually does not automatically stop an eviction or create a guaranteed extension of time to move. In general, the amount of time you may have depends on what stage the eviction is in, what...
How do I sue a contractor who left my kitchen unfinished after taking full payment?
If a contractor took full payment and left a kitchen unfinished, there may be several possible legal claims, depending on the contract, the work performed, and the facts of the dispute. In Massachusetts, people often loo...
What happens if my spouse destroys text messages that matter to the divorce case?
In an Alaska divorce case, if a spouse destroys text messages that may be important, the court may treat that as a serious evidence issue. In general, courts expect both sides to preserve potentially relevant information...
Can a landlord charge me for landscaping when I live in an apartment?
In general, a landlord in Tennessee may charge a tenant for landscaping costs if the lease clearly allows it or if the charge is part of a lawful fee structure agreed to by the tenant. In many apartment rentals, however,...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee for a wedding venue that rescheduled my date without asking?
In general, a wedding venue may not be able to enforce a cancellation fee if the venue itself changed the date without your agreement. But the answer depends heavily on the contract language, what the venue actually did,...
Do I have to leave after a 60-day notice if I just renewed my lease online?
In Montana, the answer depends on what the online renewal says, whether the landlord had the legal right to end or decline renewal, and whether the lease is actually in effect for a new term. In general, if a tenant and...
What happens if an eviction notice was served to my teenage child while I was at work?
In New Hampshire, what happens next usually depends on who was actually served, how the notice was delivered, and whether the child was old enough to understand and relay the paper to you. In general, an eviction notice...
What happens if I accidentally broke a neighbor’s window while playing basketball in the driveway?
If you accidentally broke a neighbor’s window while playing basketball in your driveway, the situation is usually handled as a property damage issue rather than a criminal one, but the exact response depends on the facts...