Security deposit
Landlord Won't Return My Security Deposit — What To Do
Send your landlord a written demand letter citing your state's return deadline and the penalty they face for missing it.…
What Can a Landlord Legally Deduct From a Security Deposit
A landlord can only deduct for actual damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and certain specific permitted co…
Security Deposit Return Deadlines by State
Most states give landlords 14–45 days after you move out to return your security deposit or provide an itemized list of …
Breaking a lease
How to Legally Break a Lease Early
You can legally break a lease without owing an early termination penalty if you qualify for a statutory exemption — mili…
Breaking a Lease for Military PCS Orders
Federal law (50 U.S.C. § 3955, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act) gives you the right to terminate any residential lea…
Breaking a Lease Due to Mold or Uninhabitable Conditions
If your landlord fails to remediate active mold or other hazardous conditions after written notice, you may have the rig…
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