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answered on Nov 4, 2019
I recommend you get a copy of the book Graduating With Student debt by Student Hauser and Daniel Austin. you should be able to buy either the hard copy or ebook online. https://store.abi.org/https-graduatingwithdebt2d-plusebook.html
My roommate for the past 3.5 months has been harassing me, and refuses to release me from the lease. She stands outside my room when I am home, pushes my door open, enters my room without permission when I am away ( I have footage), tells me I can no longer use her furniture (couch, table, trash... View More 
answered on Oct 29, 2019
Yes, your roommate (co-signer on the lease) could sue you for breaching your obligations under the lease. You would have a defense that your co-signer made it impossible for you to stay. You might win. Whoever wins may recover attorney's fees. It would be in everyone's best interest to... View More
we qualified on his income and I have a prior eviction still on my credit report. what rights do I have in this apartment? Can landlord make me move out in 3 days? we already had a hugh fight disturbing some neighbors.
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answered on Oct 22, 2019
If you make the payments, and you don't disturb the neighbors, you will be able to stay in the apartment.
Owner filed for removal of the lien as Corp failed to foreclose. Service was incorrect so hearing postponed. Corp filing for dissolution now. What happens to the lien?
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Not automatically, but you have a good defense. The lien will expire if no lawsuit is filed to foreclose.
Just received addendum from seller stating that they had open escrow 8 months ago with another buyer. Can the seller legally sell the house to me? Although in the addendum seller added that we are not legally responsible nor the current agent for the previous buyers legal course action. Can I still... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2019
You may need the prior purchaser to sign off on the sale. That can be done in escrow.
answered on Apr 8, 2019
You will need to open a probate case to transfer the property.
does that extend the deadline to file an appeal in the civil case
answered on Apr 8, 2019
That depends on what kind of case it is and whether parties are the same, but generally yes, it will extend your time to commence the appeal.
We paid him $1200.00 up front. I have the contract and the emails where we sent all documents requested by him. We were soppose to keep you ur home and make monthly payments to creditors.Please help.
answered on Apr 4, 2019
I am sorry this happened to you. You should ask the lawyer for a refund. Depending on your agreement, he could have filed and collected the rest of the fee through your Chapter 13. If this does not work, you might consider contacting the State Bar. Whether you are entitled to a full refund will... View More
I've been sued in Federal Court for funds I did not receive, which I have proven already. The Plaintiff has also filed a civil suit against the party who received the funds in a different State and won. Can they still sue me in Federal Court, BK 7 Case, despite getting a judgement for the... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2019
Yes, this is called joint and several liability, which means the plaintiff can collect from any defendant in any proportion until paid in full.
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