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My landlord sold the house I live in and says I have to be out next month. I truly cannot move right now. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Everythingsalrighteverythingsfine on Nov 30, 2020 - 36 answers

Living with bunch of roommates in the Bay Area. I want out. Complicating factors: rent strike, vindictive landlord, COVID-19. Please advise. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 25, 2020 - 17 answers

How do my boyfriend and I navigate getting rid of the roommate from hell? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2016 - 28 answers

Posted on behalf of a friend, who lives in Florida: Me (Master Tenant) and 2 others (Co-Tenants) lease a house from a property management company. We have permission & authorization to sub-lease. I had to give proper notice for eviction due to failure to pay rent today. If he doesn't vacate, and I have to take him to court... do I have any reasonable expectation to actually collect un-paid rent and legal fees? [more inside]
posted by NMcCoy on Jul 8, 2015 - 9 answers

I'm still waiting for tenant lawyers to get back to me, but I don't know what to do. We've been given 2 weeks to vacate the premises and it was a complete shock. [more inside]
posted by manderin on May 13, 2015 - 13 answers

I'm seeking information on how to fight/delay eviction in Washington State, King County. [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Aug 14, 2012 - 23 answers

Renter's nightmare in LA: My friend went on vacation to Europe. Her roommate cashed the rent check and skipped town, friend is now getting evicted. Btw, deadbeat roommate still has the keys, collects guns, and has accused friend of being "out to get him." Advice? [more inside]
posted by ®@ on Jul 16, 2011 - 16 answers

My landlord is trying to force me out of my lease. What are my legal options? [more inside]
posted by EarBucket on Oct 6, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm being kicked out of my apartment, but I've done nothing wrong! Can I do anything? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2007 - 19 answers

I think my landlord is trying to pull a fast one. If so, what should I do about it? [more inside]
posted by trip and a half on Dec 1, 2006 - 20 answers

Do landlords have the legal right to seek forward rent if a tenant is evicted? [more inside]
posted by Paris Hilton on Jan 23, 2006 - 5 answers