I moved into a duplex in November, 2009.  Before I moved in, my landlord replaced some broken windows.  He broke out the old glass and left it where it fell.  He was aware that I have 2 children, ages 5 and 2.  He has been asked repeatedly by me and the other tenant to clean up […]

My girlfriend has a lease in Arizona. I am a previous renter of this apartment complex and left with rental monies owed. The apartment rules state that anyone that stays longer than 14 days must be added to the lease. I am not on the lease but do visit my girlfriend but never longer than […]

I started getting sick 4 months ago.  It started very ordinary.  I got the flu with the rest of my co-workers.  however, I never got better.  I began to have breathing problems, chest congestion, headaches, fatigue and sinus congestion just to name a few symptoms.  It was effecting me at work and with every aspect […]

I gave my landlord 30 days written notice with my last months rent that I was moving. I called them the day I vacated letting them know the keys and my new address were in the kitchen. They have not returned my security deposit and won’t take my calls. (90 days later!!)Did I give proper […]

If a tenant improvement, authorized by the landlord, makes the space out of fire code, is it the responsibility of the landlord or tenant to pay to put space back into code?

My relative signed a one year lease on an apartment, and became unable to continue living here so we worked it out with the property agency that I would move in and assume the lease.  While my relative was here I found a cockroach and the landlords had the apartment sprayed. Before I moved in, […]

       I was recently denied on an application to rent an aprtment and was told that it was my backround check that was the issue. The only thing on my record are misdemeanors or traffic issues. What are the guidelines for approval or for being denied.

I am preparing to renew my lease for a cafe in Texas.  My current lease says that I am responsible for all repairs (including plumbing, AC, heat, etc.)  The only thing listed as the landlord’s responsibility are problems with foundation, exterior walls, roof, and ‘other structural components.’  I know it’s legally binding because I signed […]

Dear Sir / Madam, I rented this apartment about a month ago and have been plaguing by the noise from the aircrafts – daily – due to the fact that the apartment is in close proximity to the Sky Harbor Airport Flight Path. I understand that land lord is not required to let me know that the apartment is […]

Does anyone know if I would be able to get out of my lease – legally, without having to pay extra reletting charges/etc? My boyfriend and I signed our lease in June of 09 for 6 months. The lease states the rent is for $700 a month. My boyfriend, who’s also on the lease pays […]