Landlord Tenant Law

One of the hardest elements to find agreement on in landlord-tenant law is sometimes the ordinary wear and tear of rental property. If the property owner and those living in the unit disagree on normal wear and tear, it can lead to landlord-tenant disputes involving...

In a perfect world, all residential tenants would be responsible people who take care of their apartment as if they owned it, would cause no careless damage beyond the ordinary “wear and tear,” would make very little or no noise and would always pay their rent on...

Tobacco consumption is not as common as it was just a few decades ago. An increase in public awareness about the risks of smoking combined with the increased cost of tobacco products has led to a tapering off of smoking in general and amenities targeted at smokers. ...

Tenants and landlords can disagree on many different issues during a lease. Tenants may want to bring in pets or overnight guests that landlords won't allow, for example. However, few matters lead to disputes as quickly as money. The security deposit that someone pays...