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I am in the midst of eviction proceedings on a commercial property. Prior to the finalization of the eviction process, the LL has re-leased the property and as part of the lease, given to the new lessor my merchandise (over $250,000 worth), and moved them into the store property. I am currently... View More 
answered on Oct 30, 2019
The short answer is that it depends on what your lease allows and how much you owe the landlord. If this is going to lose you more money than allowed under the lease, then you should bring this immediately to the attention of the Court. I strongly recommend that you hire an attorney to represent... View More
My mother passed away and did not have a will. My stepdad is now saying I can not have her belongings because he is upset we don’t like his girlfriend. Can my niece who is 18 and lives on the property give me permission to get them?
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answered on Aug 25, 2019
If your niece is not an owner and doesn't have a written lease, then probably not. She is probably just a guest and guests do not have the right to invite other guests.
In the last paragraph under a heading of Special Provisions it states: " your right to buy out (check one) is () is not (x) limited to a particular fact situation. If limited, buyout may be exercised if only the following facts (see below) occur and any described documents are provided to us.... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Instead of asking lawyers to advise you on important terms of a contract they have never seen, you should start by asking the landlord what happens when you want to leave early.
I was prohibited from putting up a small menorah on my patio while other residents were decorating with trees and Christmas stuff- I have had 4 major leaks and floods and have mold- the second time they left holes half my height in my kitchen and bedroom for two months without fixing- the remedy... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2019
Contact the ADL for your area. Call national if you're not sure. https://www.adl.org/take-action/report-an-incident
She said we had until the first of the month to give her $650 or she was going to sell our stuff. She changed the locks and threatened to call the cops if we even attempted to get our things out and is now saying we owe her more. And selling our stuff without permission. She never had a lease to... View More
I'm on a month to month and do plan to be out no later than Oct 13th but dont want to be battling him in court and want my security deposit back. However he sent in a text message that 9/30/18 would be my last month.
answered on Sep 20, 2018
The landlord may not terminate your tenancy via text message.
That's all the text said. So I asked is October 1 day I have to be moved. He responded yes. I did ask for something in writing never received. Then I received another text stating that if I stayed past 9/30/18 rent would be 3 times monthly amount $2670.00. Is this legal? I would understand a... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2018
I assume this is an Alabama question. No. he must terminate your tenancy in writing and serve that on you.
They are telling us that because they were married and jointly on the deed that her children have to sign the deed stating the house goes back to my husband who is the original owner of the home before she ever came along, he added her to the deed later. Why are we unable to sell the house without... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
This issue arises a lot and is usually caught by a title company when someone tries to sell a home. I cannot speak to your specific situation without seeing the deeds, but it sounds like what you are hearing is correct (even though I admit it seems terribly unfair).
When your husband... View More
Water damage, stained ceiling, mold, dirty air vents, exposed wires, broken tiles, torn wall paper, chipped tile, missing cover plates, an unsecured door lock. reeks of smoke/weed, no shower head, dirty kitchen cabinets...
answered on Aug 15, 2018
Go back to the landlord and tell him that you will not move in until the defects are fixed. You might need to hire an attorney in the county where the apartment is located.
I never moved in, got keys because it was occupied until July 10. We signed rental agreement on June 29 and the terms commenced "July month to month basis beginning in july" she wrote that in. She is now saying that deposit is being kept for unpaid rent for July. In the deposit part it... View More
I signed a lease on feb 1st and provided the amount for security deposit and first months rent. I had to leave premises on March 19th due to hail damage. I wasn't even there 2 months. I was current on rent but my landlord refuses to give me back my deposit.
Having issues with a retail space contract, no notice of raising rent and CAM fees (less than 30 days), and imposing previous months fees on the smaller businesses in a shopping center. There is a cap on the rent and CAM fees in our leasing contract.
answered on May 24, 2018
Are you subject to a written lease? If so, read the lease. The duties as to fees and such things are spelled out there. If the landlord has violated the terms of the lease, you may be able to break it and move out. Take the document to an attorney and get him or her to read it carefully and explain... View More
My mom die 2 week ago and the company say my name isn't on the lease and that i have to be out of the apartment by the 15 of this month , we're not behind it's due but not late yet, they are renovating the apartments and this the one they haven't done yet. Our rent is the lowest... View More
Is her remaining debt on the House desolved at time of her death? Am i responsible for the loan? There is no will. Her intent concerning the house is to give it to me. There is no family dispute involved. She was buying the place to help me get my first house. What steps do i need to take to keep... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
The loan/mortgage continues to burden the house after her death.
She let me borrow her car and someone stole and totaled it. I did a police report and they have footage and now she is cool with the person and says that she is taking me to court if I do not pay her for her car even though I did not do i and the guy you spoke to admitted to it and they are now... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Whoa! you have five issues here.
On the car--she sues you , you file claim against the thief/driver--called a third party action.
You don't owe her assuming he stole vehicle.
On the others, you have funds go to a joint account, technically an argument can be made that... View More
I have a fixed term lease and live in my landlords garage apartment of their house that they just listed on the market.
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