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Landlord-tenant disputes, leases, security deposits, HOA issues, and property law.

248 threads

Landlord Won't Return Security Deposit - Florida (55 replies)

by MiamiTenant_Frustrated · Feb 17

55 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — North Carolina

by anon_homeowner_IL · Feb 04

18 replies

Home Purchase Problem — HOA fining me for political sign

by seeking_advice_student_GA · Jan 29

3 replies

Eviction Question — foreclosure after modification denied

by Photographer_NYC · Jan 26

No replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Michigan

by just_curious_freelancer_OH · Jan 22

10 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Arizona

by first_time_buyer_question · Jan 19

4 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — North Carolina

by desperate_freelancer_advice · Jan 16

12 replies

Foreclosure Question — landlord keeping entire security deposit

by just_curious_buyer_TX · Jan 12

5 replies

Home Purchase Problem — mold in apartment making family sick

by PatentAgent_Boston · Jan 12

2 replies

Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — landlord entering without notice

by asking_for_friend_worker_legal · Jan 03

25 replies

Commercial Lease Dispute — title issue discovered after closing

by confused_homeowner_2023 · Dec 29

11 replies

Landlord charged for pre-existing damage - can I sue for 2X deposit?

by TenantJustice_OC · Dec 28

6 replies

Landlord raising my Santa Monica rent by 8% - is this legal under rent control?

by SM_Tenant_2025 · Dec 27

5 replies

Property Boundary / Easement — eviction notice for no reason

by throwaway_investor_GA · Dec 15

4 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Massachusetts

by confused_trader_2022 · Dec 14

4 replies

Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — landlord entering without notice

by help_me_driver_2024 · Dec 13

2 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — commercial landlord locked me out

by confused_parent_help · Dec 12

16 replies

Lease Issue — subletter trashed my apartment

by TenantRights_Advocate · Dec 01

11 replies

Landlord Changed Locks While I Was at Work — Texas Self-Help Eviction?

by locked_out_TX_tenant · Nov 23

10 replies

Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — condo association special assessment dispute

by need_help_homeowner_question · Nov 21

1 replies

Property Manager Let Tenant Destroy $40K in Damage — Never Told Me

by negligent_PM_company · Nov 19

9 replies

New Home Has Foundation Cracks After 6 Months — Builder Won’t Fix

by new_home_foundation_crack · Nov 18

10 replies

Building an ADU in California — HOA Says No But State Law Says Yes?

by ADU_vs_HOA_CA · Nov 16

9 replies

Owe $18K Back Rent From COVID — Landlord Filing Eviction

by covid_back_rent_2026 · Nov 16

9 replies

Property Boundary / Easement — neighbor's tree damaging my property

by worried_contractor_question · Nov 14

24 replies

HOA Dispute — mold in apartment making family sick

by desperate_driver_2026 · Nov 11

24 replies

HOA Fining Me $200/Day for Parking My Work Truck in Driveway

by work_truck_HOA_fight · Nov 07

9 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — mold in apartment making family sick

by newbie_renter_CA · Nov 06

2 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — subletter trashed my apartment

by confused_creator_IL · Nov 06

24 replies

Buyer Backed Out of $500K Home Purchase — Who Gets the $15K Earnest Money?

by earnest_money_dispute_LL · Nov 02

7 replies

Title Insurance Won’t Cover My Boundary Dispute — Exclusion Clause

by title_insurance_denied · Nov 01

7 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — property manager stealing from HOA

by help_me_creator_MA · Oct 28

18 replies

Landlord Won’t Fix Broken Heater in Winter — Habitability Rights?

by freezing_tenant_CO · Oct 21

9 replies

Tenant Rights in Oregon — condo association special assessment dispute

by confused_employee_2024 · Oct 21

2 replies

Neighbor’s Tree Fell on My Roof — Who Pays for the Damage?

by tree_fell_on_house · Oct 15

9 replies

Commercial Lease Dispute — seller hid foundation problems

by confused_worker_advice · Oct 10

22 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Oregon

by worried_creator_2025 · Oct 09

11 replies

LA Rent Control — Does RSO Apply to My 1990 Apartment Building?

by LA_rent_control_LL · Oct 08

8 replies

Commercial Lease Dispute — title issue discovered after closing

by need_help_employee_2022 · Oct 02

23 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — commercial landlord locked me out

by throwaway_worker_OH · Oct 02

2 replies

Eviction Question — condo association special assessment dispute

by need_help_employee_2026 · Sep 26

No replies

Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — landlord won't fix broken heating

by help_me_creator_help · Sep 25

11 replies

Lease Issue — HOA fining me for political sign

by confused_creator_GA · Sep 23

22 replies

HOA Dispute — mold in apartment making family sick

by newbie_worker_today · Sep 22

1 replies

HOA Dispute — landlord entering without notice

by just_curious_worker_NC · Sep 17

3 replies

Landlord refusing to fix black mold in bathroom - can I withhold rent?

by MoldVictim_LA · Sep 07

7 replies

Property Boundary / Easement — noise complaint retaliation by landlord

by asking_for_friend_homeowner_TX · Aug 25

19 replies

HOA Dispute — mold in apartment making family sick

by TenantRights_Advocate · Aug 20

3 replies

Foreclosure Question — real estate agent dual agency conflict

by anon_dev_CO · Aug 19

5 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — subletter trashed my apartment

by newbie_parent_question · Aug 11

17 replies

HOA Dispute — property manager stealing from HOA

by newbie_business_owner_NC · Aug 08

9 replies

Eviction Question — HOA fining me for political sign

by anon_student_2026 · Aug 04

4 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — neighbor's tree damaging my property

by newbie_employee_today · Aug 01

4 replies

Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — construction defect in new home

by just_curious_buyer_2023 · Jul 24

1 replies

Tenant Rights in New York — lease says no pets but ESA rights

by confused_creator_2022 · Jul 24

15 replies

Landlord Won't Fix Broken AC in 100+ Degree Heat - Is This Legal? (California 2025)

by FresnoTenant_Help · Jul 22

6 replies

Tenant Rights in Nevada — rent increase above legal limit

by need_help_investor_advice · Jul 22

21 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — title issue discovered after closing

by confused_freelancer_NC · Jul 18

19 replies

Home Purchase Problem — real estate agent dual agency conflict

by throwaway_seller_NC · Jul 16

2 replies

Landlord Deducted $1,500 for 'Carpet Replacement' After 5 Years - Is This Legal?

by FrustratedTenant_LA · Jul 14

8 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — condo association special assessment dispute

by newbie_parent_TX · Jul 11

1 replies

Lease Issue — seller hid foundation problems

by anon_driver_TX · Jul 07

15 replies

Landlord withheld $3K deposit for 60 days - can I sue for 2X + interest?

by DepositFighter_SF · Jun 29

55 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Nevada

by asking_for_friend_contractor_GA · Jun 27

14 replies

Commercial Lease Dispute — foreclosure after modification denied

by seeking_advice_business_owner_OH · Jun 21

2 replies

Tenant Rights in New York — eviction notice for no reason

by seeking_advice_homeowner_FL · Jun 19

20 replies

Property Boundary / Easement — subletter trashed my apartment

by asking_for_friend_contractor_FL · Jun 17

2 replies

Tenant Rights in Oregon — property manager stealing from HOA

by throwaway_seller_OH · Jun 13

16 replies

Foreclosure Question — subletter trashed my apartment

by need_help_seller_TX · Jun 12

16 replies

Landlord demanding 6 months rent as early termination penalty - is this enforceable?

by RestaurantOwner_Mike · Jun 08

12 replies

Triple net lease - landlord wants me to pay $85K for roof replacement on 40-year-old building

by retail_tenant_OH · Jun 04

12 replies

Landlord keeps entering my apartment without notice - caught him on Ring camera 3 times this month

by AustinRenter_Frustrated · Jun 03

55 replies

Commercial Lease Dispute — eviction notice for no reason

by seeking_advice_driver_MA · May 29

18 replies

Stuck in commercial lease with 2 years left - went fully remote, can I break it?

by StartupFounder_Mike · May 27

12 replies

Tenant Rights in Illinois — commercial landlord locked me out

by just_curious_worker_2024 · May 26

19 replies

Property Boundary / Easement — mold in apartment making family sick

by throwaway_seller_help · May 24

3 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — California

by Paralegal_Jen · May 23

1 replies

Tenant Rights in Texas — HOA fining me for political sign

by asking_for_friend_dev_GA · May 22

8 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — title issue discovered after closing

by frustrated_trader_GA · May 21

5 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — landlord keeping entire security deposit

by throwaway_trader_legal · May 15

19 replies

Foreclosure Question — subletter trashed my apartment

by just_curious_worker_NY · May 14

16 replies

Lease Issue — mold in apartment making family sick

by frustrated_business_owner_legal · May 13

16 replies

Landlord Won't Fix landlord keeping entire security deposit — Options?

by need_help_buyer_today · May 11

20 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Minnesota

by anon_freelancer_WA · May 11

17 replies

Landlord Changed the Locks While I Was at Work - Is This Legal? (California 2025)

by LockedOutInLA · May 07

6 replies

Commercial Lease Dispute — noise complaint retaliation by landlord

by asking_for_friend_buyer_IL · May 02

13 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Oregon

by ContractorMike_CA · Apr 23

14 replies

HOA Dispute — landlord keeping entire security deposit

by just_curious_creator_CA · Apr 19

15 replies

Landlord Entered My Apartment Without Notice - What Are My Rights? (California 2025)

by frustrated_renter_sf · Apr 18

6 replies

Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — HOA fining me for political sign

by help_me_homeowner_legal · Apr 17

8 replies

Commercial Lease Dispute — title issue discovered after closing

by anon_tenant_FL · Apr 16

18 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — Illinois

by ContractorMike_CA · Apr 07

21 replies

Tenant Rights in Oregon — seller hid foundation problems

by worried_homeowner_NY · Apr 04

3 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — eviction notice for no reason

by desperate_buyer_OH · Apr 03

3 replies

Security Deposit Not Returned — New Jersey

by throwaway_contractor_CA · Mar 29

14 replies

Illegal Lockout by Landlord — foreclosure after modification denied

by help_me_seller_advice · Mar 21

20 replies

Home Purchase Problem — construction defect in new home

by Photographer_NYC · Mar 20

10 replies

Mold / Health Hazard in Rental — neighbor's tree damaging my property

by desperate_seller_question · Mar 18

2 replies

Foreclosure Question — commercial landlord locked me out

by anon_tenant_CO · Mar 14

8 replies

Foreclosure Question — commercial landlord locked me out

by asking_for_friend_renter_legal · Mar 14

2 replies

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