RETALIATORY EVICTION

Removing the tenant or merely commencing a suit to remove the tenant for eviction as a result of the tenant complaining about the conditions of the premises or other complaints concerning the landlord. When a landlord retaliates against a tenant and begins an eviction proceeding after the tenant has taken some action (typically a tenant remedy) that angers the landlord. For … [Read more...] about RETALIATORY EVICTION

(A) To take action against another in a vengeful fashion as a result of some prior act. For example, as a result of a tenant not paying rent on time, an angry landlord may shut off the heat to the tenant's apartment. (B)The act by which a nation or individual treats another in the same manner that the latter has treated them. For example, if a nation should lay a very heavy … [Read more...] about RETALIATION

The taking one's goods, wife, child, from another, who with-out right has taken possession thereof. Vide Recaption; Rescue. … [Read more...] about RETAKING

A fee given to counsel on being consulted in order to insure his future services. … [Read more...] about RETAINING FEE

(A) The act of withholding what one has in one's own hands by virtue of some right. 2. An executor or administrator is entitled to retain in certain cases, for a debt due to him by the estate of a testator or intestate. 3. It is proposed to inquire, 1. Who may retain. 2. Against whom. 3. On what claims. 4. What amount may be retained. (B) practice. The act of a client, by which … [Read more...] about RETAINER