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approval and rented the unit to someone, which is not allowed in our lease. We have posted a notice to quit by August 3rd. If we need to do an eviction, what other forms will we need?
answered on Jul 6, 2020
If your tenant does not comply by returning possession your next step will be to initiate the judicial eviction process by serving the tenant with a Summons and Complaint.
answered on Jul 4, 2020
If you have asked them to leave and they refuse you'll need to evict them via the judicial system. This starts with legally sufficient notice.
If you are unfamiliar with the process I recommend that you contact an attorney to discuss the process, maybe help you with a proper notice,... View More 
The order was received at my home address, and stated on the order that it is the companies active office. When the company has been closed since august. I was just a manager and I’m getting the blame cause I was the point of contact. There was draining damage when we did pier drilling, and I was... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2020
There is no way to give you good advise here. An attorney will need to see the documents you were served with to provide you with an assessment of your rights, remedies, and risks. And this could be serious, so you'll want to properly respond to avoid taking o liability. You should contact... View More
Trying to help a friend but she has in the last two weeks destroyed my basement. By having her contractor boyfriend tear out walls, etc...
answered on Jul 3, 2020
It is unlikely that your tenant has the right to destroy our property. You may need to take action like injunctive relief which is quicker than an eviction. Nevertheless, the tenant's actions likely are a breach of her rental agreement, as such you need to provide Legally Sufficient Notice,... View More
The police?
answered on Jun 18, 2020
You can call the police but it is doubtful that they will help you. Your remedy for this lease violation is to initiate the eviction process, after proper notice and opportunity to cure of course.
The illegal activities have been going on for four+ years. Additional problems include missing records and failure to return key business information such as passwords and financial information. IRS, state/local sales tax and lodging taxes have gone unpaid. What are steps (and with whom) regarding... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
If you want to get your money back, I recommend that you contact a local attorney to review your facts and damages. Then you can have a detailed discussion about your rights, remedies, risks, strengths and weaknesses of your case, the law, timeline, etc.
I used to be a manager for a Construction company, and they’re trying to sue me cause I was their point of contact, for damages that happened, the job was done 2 years ago. And they contacted me 2 months ago, and didn’t ask if we could fix it or anything just plain out wants to charge me. Also... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2020
You can be sued, although it seems that you have a strong defense so the suit is unlikely to be successful. Nevertheless, if you are served a Complaint you must answer to avoid a default judgement being entered against you.
If you get served you should contact an attorney to respond on... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
It is not illegal for Buyer. But, brokers may be reluctant to deliver the letter and the seller may refuse to read the letter based on Fair Housing concerns.
All business accounts are in my name only. I have a contract showing I purchased the business, not my husband. It is a medical practice. Some of what they are asking for are HIPAA protected. I would not give this information to my husband. The ex-wife filed a motion stating she wants it because she... View More
answered on May 13, 2020
Have your records been subpoenaed? If not you have no duty to deliver. If so you may want to consult an attorney to inquire about quashing the subpoena.
Me and two neighbors(N1 and N2) hired a contractor to build a fence, we all signed separate contracts. This contractor did a very poor job. The work is bad, I have pictures to document it all. When I showed him the work, he said i was being "nit picky". I asked him about the gaps in the... View More
answered on May 8, 2020
You may have a claim, a strong demand letter from an attorney may be a good first step. The strength of your claim will depend upon the language contained in the contract.
The new owner got a bill and wants me to pay half. I did not know the roof was damaged when I sold the townhouse. The HOA sent out correspondence saying they recommend we change our insurance coverage when I still owned the townhouse, but I don't think they ever said there was damage to the... View More
answered on May 5, 2020
Based on your facts you should not be responsible, but you may want to retain an attorney to deal with the attorney hired by the buyer. A little expense now could save a lot of hassle and expense in the future.
answered on May 5, 2020
The eviction process must be followed exactly. Not having a written lease is will not prevent you from evicting your roommate. But, you will have to provide proof of the terms of the verbal agreement, i.e. monthly rent paid historically.
If you are unfamiliar with the process I recommend... View More
I’m 17 and I was pulled over for speeding, swerving and driving without a license and I was completely sober I wasn’t on anything.
answered on May 3, 2020
I recommend contacting an attorney to go to court with you. Chances are you will get a lot more leniency from the court if you have an attorney as opposed to showing up alone.
Never filed quitclaim. All debt and proceeds of house are mine. Let on he wants half of sale
answered on Apr 28, 2020
You may need to go back to Court to ask the Court to enforce the Divorce Decree. The court could hold him in contempt of court with a penalty of jail time.
It may be faster if you consult an attorney who could send a Demand Letter on your behalf and engage the Courts if needed.
I have a difficult neighbor who took me to court. I have a court order stating that I cannot operate the nonprofit outdoors. So, I'm looking to build a small indoor arena. I know my neighbor will do all she can to hinder my efforts, so I want to make sure I have all my legal ducks in a row.
answered on Apr 15, 2020
Do you need a permit to build an indoor arena in unincorporated Douglas County? The likely answer is yes. You will need to build in compliance with the County Building codes and zoning.
You may want to contact a local attorney to discuss the facts of your situation and get clarity on... View More
Water leak & it’s under the laminate. Leak has been fixed but seller refuses to pull up flooring to allow subfloor to properly dry out to prevent mold then credit us for the resinstall so that property is in the same shape as when we signed the contract.
answered on Apr 13, 2020
A Buyer has a right to receive the property in substantially the same condition as when the initial contract was created. If the property has been damaged between the contract and close dates, Buyer has a few options, i.e. close or not, and close and bring suit for damages after closing. Whether... View More
We have signed the contract agreement and have already requested that the buyers push back our closing date. They did not agree to that so we are exploring every option possible.
answered on Apr 8, 2020
A contract is a contract...Nevertheless, if you wish to terminate the contract or anticipate that you will likely not be willing to perform, you should contact an attorney to fully explore your rights, remedies, and risks. That needs to be a conversation which will explore various facts so it is... View More
We had a delivery driver pull into our driveway during light snowfall to deliver our weekly food kit, at which time he damaged our pave stone driveway. My husband contacted the company within the hour to complain and they informed him that they contract out their shipments and we would have to work... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2020
If the company damaged your property through the negligence of it's driver and you can prove it then you have a strong case and can compel the company to pay. However, it seems that your damages are $1,500 or less as such it is not likely cost effective to retain an attorney help and it is... View More
I have land for sale in Colorado and a very interested buyer from Oklahoma. They have seen a video of the property but they can't travel to see it themselves until May or June because of COVID-19. What is the best agreement to make to sell the property and accommodate them? A Right of First... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2020
Why don't you just put the property under contract with a closing date in June and an option to terminate after inspection?
An option does not obligate them to buy, but it does obligate you to sell to them, i.e. you can't sell to anyone else in the mean time. I don't see... View More
i know in Colorado security deposits have to be refundable, and so does pet deposits, but can i put a pet fee on my lease that can be non-refundable? just wondering if that's legal in Colorado
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