By Ted Kimball, Esq.  Question: A tenant wants to use the last month’s rent, which was paid at the time of the lease signing, for this month’s unpaid rent. If he is not moving out, can he do so? Answer: Not unless your rental agreement provides that the tenant can use the last month’s rent deposit at any time, which it should not do. Question: Can we use a recent Section 8 inspection report as a standard of habitability in an eviction case? Answer: The court will allow any relevant evidence that tends to prove the condition of the premises… Read More