Can I sue a landlord for a bad reference? Sometimes, the actions of your previous landlord make you look at them as a slumlord. But in the event of writing a bad reference letter about you, suing them may be an option. If you previously had to take your landlord to claims for illegal fees…

A bad or annoying roommate should not share the space with you. As such, this publication explains how to get rid of a roommate without committing a crime. It sometimes does not work out with a messy, loud, unkempt, or a roommate who does not pay the rent. Such a roommate is irritating, and if…

Does your landlord make your tenancy life miserable? In that case, this publication explains how to get your landlord in trouble legally. However, if your landlord does things right, such as registering all rental units, keeping up with maintenance, responding to complaints, etc., there is very little you can do to get them in trouble.…

Your relationship with your landlord determines the reference you get. As such, this publication explains how to get past a bad landlord reference in the case of one. Many landlords obtain information about the kind of tenant you will be by checking your previous rental references. While filling out the rental application, you are required…

This publication reveals how to make a tenant want to leave your apartment legally. No landlord wants to keep a bad tenant, and some tenants annoyingly try to game the system and remain in an apartment using the law’s provisions. Note that ordinarily making a tenant want out is awfully close to self-help eviction, which…

Can a cop pull you over in a parking lot? The police are allowed to execute traffic stops on streets and highways. However, this is not always the case on private property such as a parking lot. Think about it, police do run license plates at parking lots, sometimes in search of stolen vehicles or…

Can police commandeer your car? Suppose you are driving when suddenly a police officer stands in front of your car, saying, “Get out! I am commandeering this vehicle.” Perhaps, this is one of those Hollywood duties you do as a citizen, or maybe not. Do you comply, or more pertinently, should you comply with the…

Can a landlord enter your apartment without permission? Although the property belongs to the landlord, that does not provide them the right to enter your apartment at will. Some states have specific statutes and regulations guiding when a landlord can enter your apartment, for what purpose, and the notice they must give you. You agree…

Can a landlord take away parking space? A landlord generally needs a just cause reason to take away or sever a tenant’s parking space. If your landlord takes away your parking space, you are entitled to a corresponding rent reduction. Thus, either you as a tenant or the landlord can file a petition with the…

You want that annoying neighbor out so bad, and this publication reveals how to get rid of bad neighbors that rent. However, it is not always an easy shot, they will fight back to make a statement, and sometimes, the landlord is sidelined.   Annoying renting neighbors make the living situation unbearable. They are the…

What happens if you ignore a subpoena in a civil case? It is risky to ignore a subpoena in a civil case. When you ignore a subpoena, the investigating party assumes that you have a reason. Secondly, not responding to the subpoena exposes you to the risk of motion to compel, which eventually results in…

Do you want out of a subpoena for personal reasons? Well, this article reveals top valid reasons to get out of a subpoena. An attorney needs evidence to present a case in court, including documents, sourced journals, physical evidence, or witness testimony. However, the evidence may not be voluntary or easily obtainable, in which case…