I'm filing a small claim against my previous apartment complex to get my unreturned security deposit.
The complex employed a new property management company AFTER I moved out.
Do I sue the property management company that was used when I signed the original lease or the new... View More 
answered on Jun 11, 2020
Generally, in landlord/tenant cases, you sue the landlord (or property owner) - not the property management company or property manager. The property manager typically is not the property owner and merely the landlord's agent who at all times is acting on behalf of the landlord. If the... View More
my now former landlord has sent me a list of deduction from the deposit, some of them being an accumulation of late charges from late rent payments, he never at those times asked or sent me letters to make payment, he was always flexible asking for just communication. now that i have decided not to... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2018
Generally, landlords are able to deduct late charges from security deposit funds after a tenant moves, and they don't need to give any notice that the late fee is owed it because the lease indicates that it is owed. ARS s. 33-1321(D) ("security may be applied to the payment of all rent,... View More
a lady picked my dog up when he got out said she had a client take him to the pound. we have been searching for 3yrs. found him with the same lady that said she gave him to client and she wont give him back what can i do legally
answered on Apr 24, 2018
Before we begin, how do you know that the "lady" did not bring the dog to the pound and, after a period of time has past, simply adopted the dog? Sadly, animals that are in the pound too long without being adopted are subject to euthanized. Often, the person bringing the dog to the pound... View More
Run out of time unable to get an attorney
answered on May 2, 2015
Start with the Court's web site: http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/. They have guides and forms there to assist you with requesting an extension.
He mentioned going to Nevada to work with his father so I asked him to meet with me at his house in order to have me put on the Title as Lien Holder, when I arrived he was gone and his mother answered the door. I explained what we had agreed on also that he stated his mother was to get $500.00 on... View More
answered on May 2, 2015
Generally, verbal agreements are enforceable, unless they involve one of several types of contracts listed here: Arizona Revised Statutes, section 44-101, then the agreement must be in writting. http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/44/00101.htm&Title=44&DocType=ARS.... View More
In the agreement he signed that he will pay me $1,200 a month until I secure employment. I have been taking care of him for over a year as he has a terminal illness. I gave up my job, home and moved to cities to care for him. He has limited time left and wanted to ensure I wasnt left homeless, so... View More
answered on May 2, 2015
Generally, notarization is not required to enter a binding agreement. Some agreements (oral agreements) which are binding do not even have a signature.
According to the Homestead Act in Arizona I can keep 150,000 and everything else goes for the judgement. Is this true?
answered on May 14, 2013
Yes. It is true. See ARS 33-1101. However, the "homestead exemption in identifiable cash proceeds continues for eighteen months after the date of the sale of the property or until the person establishes a new homestead with the proceeds, whichever period is shorter." ARS 33-1101(C). So,... View More
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