Landlord & Tenant

Security deposits, repairs, subleases, and rental disputes.

Landlord & Tenant

Rental Application and Holding Fee Disputes

Application fees and holding deposits paid during an apartment search create their own small category of disputes — usually centered on whether a fee…

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Landlord & Tenant

Small Claims for Unpaid Sublet or Room Rental Income

Subletting a room or your entire unit creates its own category of dispute — separate from a standard landlord-tenant relationship, since you're often operating...

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Security Deposits

Disputes With a Property Management Company

When a management company holds your deposit or ignores repairs, figuring out who to sue is half the battle.

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Security Deposits

Rental Equipment Deposit Disputes

Tool and equipment rental deposit disputes — a rental company keeping your deposit over disputed damage, or charging fees you didn't expect — follow…

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Security Deposits

Suing a Landlord for Not Returning a Pet Deposit

Pet deposits work similarly to standard security deposits, but with a few pet-specific nuances that are worth understanding separately before filing…

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Security Deposits

Suing a Landlord for Habitability Issues

Mold, no heat, broken plumbing, pest infestations — when a landlord won't fix serious problems, small claims court is often a realistic path,…

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Security Deposits

Security Deposit Disputes: How to Get Your Money Back

Security deposit disputes are one of the most common reasons people end up in small claims court — and also one of the most winnable, if you know…

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