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answered on May 8, 2018
It depends. Your City's rental code (if it has one) is the first place to look.
answered on Feb 21, 2018
Generally, a condemnation order is a public document generated by a local governmental agency. Accordingly, identifying the address of a condemned property on social media wouldn’t be libelous.
answered on Aug 8, 2017
This question can't be answered through this service. The contract would have to be reviewed. Details of the underlying situation would have to be gathered. To get competent, useful advice, you'll likely need to schedule a meeting with an attorney.
answered on Aug 31, 2017
You owed no duty to warn a trespasser but you do owe them reasonable warnings when you are aware people use a path across your land. The answer to your question lies in the details. As the saying goes, the devil lies in the details. Your question doesn't really provide much detail and so... View More 
answered on Feb 17, 2017
It depends upon the damage to your property and whether it's worth pursuing a legal claim. More information is needed.
I retained an attorney in Iowa (I live in Montana) to represent me in a real estate matter concerning property in Iowa, in March 2016. I have sent a $12,500 retainer, and about half of it has been spent. Today I was informed the the attorney has left that firm and another attorney is picking up... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
You should have been told in advance, but if there was an emergency--illness etc--then advance notice need not be sent.
As they have your file assuming things are moving along, you need to speak with them find out what their background is what their plans are etc.
Man owns a mobile home. His mother and girlfriend live in the same home. His girlfriend pays rent and other bills. His mother does not. His mother attacks his girlfriend and he gets in the middle to prevent more physical harm to the girlfriend. Mother calls cops. Cops arrest man. Can man sell his... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2017
It is not necessary to sell your mobile home in order to evict your mother. There is an eviction process which a lawyer can help you with. The lawyer is allowed contact with the protected party and can therefore effectuate the eviction.
There is a mobile home in our rural park that was abandoned and left all trashed out. It was the home for feral cats and more. The floor was rotted way, windows knocked out, skirting off in most areas, just very trashy. The owner of the court is very tight with his money and didn't want to pay... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2015
Basically, you are asking if something can be done which has already been done. The point here is what can you do about what has already happened. You could band together with other residents, for instance, and go see a local real estate attorney.
answered on Aug 3, 2015
It's the Realtor's ice cream, so why not? But check with a local real estate lawyer to verify.
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