When we first visited the duplex, my landlord said we would pay for gas, electricity, and internet (if wanted). He said the average for the gas was about $60 (for heating the water and heating my side of the duplex). The duplex is about 1548 sq. ft. I signed the lease and looked it over, […]

Joel, my landlord is holding my lease info and mail, he says i will get them when i get caught up on rent. Can he do this?       

Dear RPA, I moved into my 3br/2ba apartment on 9/18. I signed a 3month lease with the option to rent month after month for $640/mth in Mountain View. The $640 covers the master bathroom and private bathroom, all utilities and wireless internet.  The landlord was looking for 2 more tenants to fill the other 2 bedrooms. […]

We just moved out of an old beautiful farm house in Kansas. Left it spotless, however, apparently the landlord felt we were not entitled to hang anything on the walls such as family pictures and such. THIS WAS NOT IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT!  Prior to move out she sent a hand written note saying that […]

Hi! I reside in Georgia and let two friends who were down on their luck move in for a few months. Now they are being beligerent and I have two minor kids and do not want any type of altercation, as I don’t put anything pass them now. How do I get them out when […]

Have been a single family home renter for the past 2 1/2yrs, paying up to 1 week ahead every month prior to the first day of the following month a hefty renter amt for a termite and electrical hazard home.  Have two special needs children age 8.  Buying my own home moving in 8/1/11.  Sent […]

My daughter signed a lease with a friend. Due to Friends activities the golden roommate turned into a major roommate problems.  My daughter has moved out and we are working with realtor/landlord to sublet. Problem: Friend has someone living in appartemnet now. My daughters personal affects/room have been moved around and used. We notified realtor […]

Hi, My question is…..If I sign a yearly lease with a 30 day cancellation clause, does that mean that if I give my 30 days notice I am no longer responsible for the rent for the rest of the year after the 30 days. Thanks

I’ve lived in the same apartment for 8 months now. I have never been late on rent. I signed a 12 month lease. The end of April my bathtub faucet began to develop a slow leak. Called and reported the problem. Maintenance was here the next day to fix it. Then, a few weeks later. It […]

I vacated my apartment about 2 1/2 months ago in compliance with the terms of the lease. I paid a sizeable security and pet deposit, I have yet to receive any notification regarding the deposit. I have sent two emails and a certified letter asking for a status. I have not received any replies. What […]