legal battles

My roommate won $100K on a scratch ticket, then moved out without paying last month’s rent. Do I have any legal way to get my money back?

It's understandable to be frustrated, even furious, when a roommate disappears without paying their share of the rent. We look at what options you still have left.
June 27, 2025 Miles Brucker

My cousin asked to crash on my couch temporarily. Now it’s three months later, and he’s claiming tenant rights. How do I get rid of him?

Letting a relative stay temporarily might seem like a simple favor, but your guest could be hard to get rid of if you’re not careful. We look at the right way and the wrong way to handle the situation.
June 24, 2025 Carl Wyndham