I signed a 5-year lease for my boutique, but business is so bad that I have to close the doors. How can I get out of my lease or what would happen if I just walk away? I am in California.

June 5th, 2023

My landlord in Oregon has introduced a new rule requiring me to keep my ground-floor bedroom window closed and locked when I'm not at home, which was not part of the original lease. He has also entered my room without permission to check the window. Is this a significant alteration to our agreement, and do I need to agree to it in writing before complying, or am I required to follow this new rule without recourse?

October 9th, 2023

Is there any way to get out of an apartment lease if you lose your job and can't afford to stay there anymore? My brother-in-law lost his job in Boise, Idaho, and can't afford to stay in his apartment. They told him he owes $5000 because he broke the lease.

July 9th, 2024

How is child support determined in Florida for a man making $11.00 per hour with two kids aged 16 and 14, considering he is employed full-time year-round and has no savings, and whether debts are also considered?

May 9th, 2024

What is the liability under Virginia law for leaving the scene of an automobile accident involving no personal injury?

January 17th, 2023