Tenant Rights

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What Is the Landlord-Tenant Law?

by: Teo Spengler

Landlord-tenant law is the body of laws and regulations that regulate real estate rental contracts. It varies significantly between jurisdictions. You'll find the rules applicable to rental agreements, including evictions and other issues in your ...
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What Can You Do When Your Neighbor's Fence is on Your Property?

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A tenant can apply for a stay of execution in eviction proceedings.

How to Write a Legal Response to a Summons Eviction

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Difference Between a Guest & a Tenant

by Jessica Zimmer

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Pennsylvania Squatter's Rights

by: Jayne Thompson

Some states, including Pennsylvania, have what is known as adverse possession or “squatter’s rights” laws. These laws allow people who move onto a property and possess it publicly to obtain legal rights to the property and/or land ...
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What Happens at a Permanent Restraining Order Hearing?

by: Lindsay Kramer

If you either have sought or are the subject of a restraining order, and if a temporary order has been issued, the next step in the process is a permanent restraining order. The typical permanent restraining order hearing includes a variety of ...
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Evicting a roommate, subtenant or family member can be a tricky situation. In certain situations, you are not allowed to evict; the rest require you to go through a complete legal process of eviction. You may not evict anyone who is listed on the ...
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