Landlord & Tenant
Security deposits, repairs, subleases, and rental disputes.
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…
Read article →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...
Read article →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.
Read article →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…
Read article →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…
Read article →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,…
Read article →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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