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Out. We are only on the notice to quit stage. He's not filed anything with the court yet.
answered on May 3, 2023
That would be illegal. https://www.dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/2-15-21_handbook_final_draft.docx#:~:text=NOTE%3A%20During%20an%20eviction%20case,unit%20as%20the%20lease%20describes.
The occupancy is renting a room within someone’s dwelling
answered on May 2, 2023
Access to a refrigerator and stove are not required to make an apartment "legal" but it sounds like what you are describing may be an illegal apartment nonetheless. We would need more info.
Can a business hire an attorney to take care of the legal or court proceedures if needed to collect in Minnesota if so what percent can they charge for these services
answered on May 2, 2023
Yes, a foreclosed homeowner can retain an attorney to recover surplus funds. From my NY perspective, the fee can be anything agreed upon, but one-third is customary here if it's done on a contingent fee basis.
I have one day before a 63 day notice of a rent Increase. That would start 63 days from today Can I sign a new 12 month lease before the 60 days of the time period before the rent increases. So with in thoughs 3 days can I sign a new lease?? I live in a mobile home park.
answered on May 1, 2023
That's very creative, but you received actual notice of the increase, so if you're asking whether you can avoid the increase by renewing quickly, the answer is no - unfortunately.
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I'm not licensed in your state, so let's make sure someone else doesn't chime in to tell you I'm wrong!
I have two judgments against me .
answered on Apr 28, 2023
The 6 years start when the debt goes into default, which is usually when one misses or makes their last payment. This does not invalidate the debt or stop the creditor from trying to collect and/or reporting it to the credit bureaus - it just prevents them from using the courts to help. Be careful... View More
I would like to move into the property and pay them rent minus my share is this possible legally
answered on Apr 28, 2023
It's not a question of legality - it's a business decision for the four of you to make. If the others agree, it can be done.
I have been married for 10 years but we have been separated since shortly after we got married. She took off with our child and moved out of state 10 when we first got married.
answered on Apr 27, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. You should try the Columbia County Legal Aid Society: https://www.lawhelpny.org/organization/legal-aid-society-of-northeastern-new-york-al
I got arrested for having a taser in my purse during a car searched. It was $12 and ordered online from china. It made its way through customs to my front door. I had to pay a lawyer since I couldn’t get a public defender cause I was under 21 at the time and they made my mom pay. I also had to... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
Even assuming it's now legal to carry a taser in NY (which I could not confirm), since it was not legal at the time you committed the (former) "crime," you cannot be compensated now, unfortunately.
The surgery was in Miami
answered on Apr 27, 2023
I agree with attorney Ratchik's analysis but suggest that you should probably confirm with an attorney licensed in Florida by posting this question in the Florida section of this website. The analysis and thresholds may be different there.
I rent a house in upstate New York. I signed a lease that says tenant is responsible for repairs under $500. A friend recently told me that she thinks this is illegal. That landlords are responsible for repairs. Now I'm wondering if that is the case? And if so, even though I signed the lease... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
Unfortunately, I don't see anything inherently wrong with the provision, and I think that since you signed it, you're bound by it. And, although Mr. Smollens' suggestion is not necessarily bad, $50 is hardly enough money to rock the boat with your landlord (in my opinion).
I rent a house in upstate New York. I signed a lease that says tenant is responsible for repairs under $500. A friend just told me that she thinks that this is not legal. So Now I'm wondering if that is true. Even if I signed the lease if that is not legal, am I bound to be responsible for... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
There's nothing illegal about drawing a line in the sand and saying the tenant is responsible for small-ticket items and the landlord is responsible for large-ticket items. $500 seems like a reasonable number for that purpose. If you agreed (by signing the lease) you are bound.
answered on Apr 24, 2023
No, you cannot accomplish this (an entirely new name) via marriage, and that would require a separate petition for name change. Here's what I found you CAN do with your names at the County Clerk's website:... View More
Its in the divorce agreement and its been almost 3 years since the divorce has been finalized.
answered on Apr 24, 2023
What does it say in the divorce agreement? Unless the judge ordered her to change it back, she has the right (but not the obligation) to do so. Many divorced persons opt not to undergo the name change process for various reasons.
Am I privy to lease used on 3/7/2023 and able to elect which one I want? The mobile home park at time was in process of possible sale and seems I got caught in some behind the scenes dealings. My realtor said to buy when I did as I would be grandfathered into current lot rent and current lease. I... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2023
From my NY perspective, it seems that if you did not accept the original offer and sign the original agreement before they changed the offer and asked you to sign a different agreement, it's up to them whether to honor the original deal. But I see no legal requirement that they do so.
The value of the property is $395,000 In the amount owed is $330,000 and the net value equity is $65,000 and the outstanding debt is 20000 and the down payment was 12,000 which was paid in full by my wife and they are offering me 5,000 for to buy me out and they offering me a chance for me to not... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2023
I agree with the first two answers. This is more of a business decision or a matter of personal opinion than a legal question.
answered on Apr 21, 2023
What happens in Maryland stays in Maryland. As a volunteer lawyer, I am unable to move your question so you should post this question in the Maryland section of Justia where Maryland attorneys can answer. Start here: https://answers.justia.com/questions/all/maryland
If someone owes me money; we made a contract; the money is from an LLC; now they are saying they are hard up for money; but they have another 11 LLC's in their name. The question is if they go bankrupt on the LLC where the money was loaned from, can I sue on the other LLC's for my money owed?
answered on Apr 21, 2023
That's not an easy question to answer, but the short answer is "probably not." The exception might be if you were able to show that the LLCs were set up as shams to perpetuate such frauds against lenders. The loan to the LLC did not include a personal guarantee? Check the signature... View More
A repair shop is claiming they are not liable for damages caused to my vehicle while it was at their shop in their possession because they didn’t have a signed repair order. The vehicle was brought in for a sunroof repair and the shop failed to fix it and left it outside in the elements for 100... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2023
More info is needed. Why was it in their shop if there was no repair order? Was a repair completed and you failed to retrieve the vehicle timely? What was the damage? Who caused the damage? Either way, doesn't the shop have insurance? If not, do you have insurance?
I moved into a new place in February. At the end of the month, the owner decided to sell the building. I completed an estoppel certificate and sent it over to the new landlord. I am being asked to complete a new lease agreement, even though I already sent my previous one over. Am I required to... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2023
I cannot disagree with attorney Arrasmith since he's licensed in California - and I am not. But I am surprised to hear him say that you "may be required to sign a new lease with the new landlord" when I would think (at least from my NY perspective) that you'd be entitled to... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2023
I agree with attorney Smollens except I do not think there's necessarily "plenty" of time if your claim is against the city. If the city is to blame, you have very little time to file your notice (90 days), and you need to discuss this with an attorney ASAP.
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