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answered on Aug 16, 2017
There is no requirement that I know of that requires the attorney to be physically present at the closing. By the time the closing occurs, the attorney should have reviewed all the documents already. The para-legal will ensure that nothing has changed. If something has changed, I would expect... View More 
Only my items are stored in the storage and this is the 2nd term on my lease Ive been using the storage the entire time Ive been living there going on 2yrs now but she said because the door to the storage was left open and if shes sees it left open again she will be forced to empty it and lock it... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Is this a one family house, or is this a common area (even if no one is presently using it now)? Have you been given use or possession of the room under your lease?
Can't give you an answer without knowing more. It's also important to see what's in the lease.
The... View More
And she is now suing me. Does she have rights to my house? Also we used money from our joint account to pay for some of the closing costs.
answered on Aug 11, 2017
This sounds more like a family law question, but it's hard to tell from the sparse facts.
The provided information is for informational purposes only. This should not be construed as the providing of legal advice, since facts and circumstances of each matter can affect the correctness... View More
brother in law filed a lawsuit against deceased wifes heirs, but that case will be dismissed august 31, 2017. Heirs have put the title of the car in their name and have posted car stolen to police.
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Sounds more like a criminal law question, as you've been knowingly abetting him hiding stolen goods. Go see a lawyer.
My girlfriend is saying she is going to sue me for back rent of 2,500 for a residence I no longer stay at and my name is not on the lease, she also trying to sue me for a previous apartment that no rent is owed on.
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Oral agreements are still valid. It comes down to proofs.
If you had an agreement with her to pay an amount, then you owe it to her. Sounds like you were living together, and you moved out. If you agreed to pay some or all of the rent, then you're likely on the hook to her.... View More
The house is on the market at a good price and has been listed as pending twice but come back on the market. I'd like to know if there is a problem before going through the putting in a bid. Also, there doesn't appear to be any access to the attic - it is a shed type roof but one would... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2017
Hire a good home inspector. Point out the areas of your concern to the inspector, so he can zero in on them. If you don't feel confident after the inspection, move on. There are plenty of houses out there.
answered on Aug 11, 2017
I'm not as sure as my colleagues. If you haven't moved in yet, and the landlord hasn't signed your copy, then the landlord hasn't yet accepted the terms of the lease. In that case, you can cancel.
However, if you have moved in, then there is at least a tenancy created.... View More
We had ti buy a apace heater and excessive electricity
answered on Aug 11, 2017
You need to notify the landlord in writing, certified mail, RRR, of the problem. Advise the landlord that you will provide them with a reasonable time to fix the problem, or you withhold rent from the date of the letter until it is fixed. However, make sure you keep the rent you withheld, because... View More
I'm 4 months into a year long lease. I've been given 2 months to vacate. Is this legitimate? Or do I have grounds to stay to the end of my lease?
answered on Aug 11, 2017
The bad news is your landlord can evict you if he wants to personally occupy 1 of the 2 units in a two family home.
The good news is that he is bound by the terms of the lease. Therefore, he can't evict you until your lease expires.
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My former landlord rented to me month to month with no issues for almost 12 yrs. He sold the building & I moved out Feb. 1, 2017. The new owner is claiming my lease expires 10/31/17! I only accepted a rent increase, never agreed to change my terms from monthly to one year, as I was looking to... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2017
If you had a written lease with your old landlord, check the terms of that lease to see what the notice requirements were. The terms of an expired lease which has converted to a month to month still remain in effect, other than the lease term. Both you and the new owner are bound by that.... View More
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