We have been separated for more than a year, but living at same property.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In this situation, your tax filing status for 2023 depends on your marital status as of December 31, 2023. Here are a few things to consider:
1. If your divorce is not finalized by December 31, 2023, you are still considered married for tax purposes. In this case, you can choose to file... View More 
My property management company is allowing both my neighbors next to me to keep signing year lease renewals at renewal time. Mine came up and I asked and I was told it’s month to month and that’s it. No explanation nothing.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a frustrating situation with your lease renewal. The legality of this action largely depends on the terms of your existing lease and local tenant laws, which can vary widely. Generally, unless there is a clause in your lease that guarantees renewal under the same... View More
I already have a lease from the previous owner signed in February 2024 what should I do?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I understand your concern. It sounds like you have a valid lease agreement that was signed in February 2024 with the previous owner of your apartment complex. Typically, when a property is sold, the new owner is legally obligated to honor any existing leases that were in place before the sale.... View More
They are also adding a damage waiver fee and an utility fee. All 3 fee's total 60$ in addition to the rent. Is this legal in Pennsylvania?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In Pennsylvania, landlords are allowed to charge tenants for water and utilities, but the specifics of what they can charge and how they charge it depend on the lease agreement and local laws.
1. Water fee: If the landlord is responsible for water according to the lease, they should not... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
The legality of your employer increasing your rent in response to a pay raise request depends on the specific circumstances and the laws in your location. Here are a few important considerations:
1. Employment laws: In most cases, it is legal for an employer to change the terms of... View More
Hello, I had prior business buy out due to conflict settlement. The person is still having my profile pics as being its owner. How can I file a case and what’s the outcome.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In a situation where your former business partner continues to use your profile pictures without permission after a business buyout, you may have grounds for a legal case based on copyright infringement and potentially misappropriation of likeness. Here's what you can consider:
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In most cases, a police officer cannot enter your property without your permission if they are only investigating a potential ordinance violation. However, there are some exceptions to this general rule:
1. If the officer has a valid search warrant, they can enter your property to... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In most cases, a police officer cannot enter your property without your permission if they are only investigating a potential ordinance violation. However, there are some exceptions to this general rule:
1. If the officer has a valid search warrant, they can enter your property to... View More
These checks I am requesting are the checks due up until today.
answered on Apr 15, 2024
Workers' compensation pays wage loss and medical bills related to the work injury. Wage loss and medical would end as of the date of death. Therefore, if you are talking about ongoing wage loss benefits, you would not be entitled. If you are talking about past due wage loss, you may be... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Here are the general steps for requesting a court order to withdraw funds from a restricted minor's account for orthodontic expenses in Pennsylvania:
1. Gather documentation: Collect estimates or invoices from the orthodontist showing the total cost of your daughter's braces... View More
I submitted a Privacy Act request to the DEA out of curiosity and it came back denied due to exemption (j)(2): "Material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to the enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or to apprehend criminals."... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
This is a complex situation that raises several legal and privacy concerns. Here are a few key points and suggestions:
1. The DEA's response indicates they have some information about you in their records related to criminal investigations, even if you have never been arrested. There... View More
I told them someone was trying to steal my prescription that was a narcotic. They didn't ask for ID. I told them not to release it to anyone else on 2 different occasions days before it happened. I did file a police report.
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answered on Apr 10, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that your pharmacy released your prescription to someone falsely claiming to be you, despite your prior warnings. This is a serious matter, and you've taken the right first step by filing a police report. Here are some additional steps you can take:
1. Contact... View More
his parents were being threatened by gangs members and my brother was a target, we didn’t know that he could qualify for asylum at that time and he overstay his visa, in 2019 we were about to hire an attorney but our mom was visiting from our country and was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, there might be a few potential options for your brother to explore besides getting married, depending on his specific circumstances. Here are a few possibilities:
1. Asylum: If your brother was threatened by gang members in his home country and... View More
I have proof that certain entities have involved outside sources in incriminating me. Example:I deposited a legitimate check for $40,000 from my DROP retirement fund. the check was drawn on Vantagepoint Transfer LLC. It was deposited to M & T Bank some 8 years ago. At the time the deposit was... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like you may have two separate but related legal issues: 1) potential violations of your civil rights, and 2) criminal charges that you believe are based on fraudulent evidence or misrepresentations.
In this situation, it is often... View More
the check was from Vantagepoint Transfer LLC. I deposited the entire check in person at MT Bank. Back then it was posted as Trust deposit, and I complained that it should have been posted a a check deposit. I look on my statement and it just says "Deposit, $40,000. I went to Federal Reserve,... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
I understand your concern about the way your check deposit from Vantagepoint Transfer LLC was posted to your M&T Bank account. It's important for your financial records to accurately reflect the nature of your transactions, especially when it comes to large amounts like $40,000, to avoid... View More
2017 I filed my income tax return and received just over 4800.00 I have copies of return and check, but strangely the designated "cash out" was not there. i could have sworn I indicated direct deposit to Wells Fargo, on my return I don't see it in 2017 or 2018. Is there a way I can... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing with your tax returns and missing refund. It sounds like a very frustrating and stressful situation, especially with the missing documentation and potential alterations to your returns. Here are a few steps you can take to try to... View More
I’m from PA and i turned 18 about 4 months ago. my mom threatened to call the police on me to kick me out after an argument but when i told my friend he mentioned squatters rights would protect me so I was curious as to if that were true or if she can still kick me out within 3 days
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In Pennsylvania, once you turn 18, you are legally considered an adult and your parents are no longer obligated to provide housing for you. However, if you have been living in the home, you may have some protections under landlord-tenant laws.
While your friend mentioned squatter's... View More
I heard i can file a superseadas to stay in prop, and I can't afford 3x's rent to file that, my income dropped from 65k to 30k if that. the prothonatary won't give instructions to fill out, nor will the court office clerks. What steps and rights do i have?
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I understand you're facing a challenging situation with your landlord not renewing your lease and a pending hearing for recovery of the property. Here are some key points and suggestions:
1. Supersedeas: You mentioned filing a supersedeas to stay on the property. In PA, a supersedeas... View More
A lease was signed by tenant & landlord but tentant already 3 mos on exisiting lease. The landlord offered 2 mos free rent (this was later learned it was to make the property more appealing to a buyer)but landlord sold the property before the tenant took possession. Neither the landlord who... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you provided, there are a few key legal issues to consider:
1. Validity of the lease: Generally, when a property is sold, the new owner is bound by any existing leases. This means that your lease should still be valid even though the property was sold before you... View More
We have a month to month lease. landlord is having us vacate on April 25th but also have new place and our move in date is the April 15th. Could we just advise we are moving out a sooner date and only pay up until then? The lease is more of a signed handshake deal. We never went through a township... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In a month-to-month lease, you typically pay rent for the entire month, regardless of which day you move out. However, given your situation, you have a few options:
1. Negotiate with your landlord: Explain your situation to your landlord and ask if they would be willing to prorate your rent... View More
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