My lease expired a year ago. They rent the apt for $775, (for the new addition, I live in the old apts) new year lease states that rent is $790, month to month is $840 and if I don’t sign either then the rent will go up an additional $25/mo. Can they do this? Should I move to the new apartments... View More 
answered on Jun 20, 2020
If you are occupying a premises on a month to month basis, in most places the LL can change the terms of your occupancy by providing you with the notice required under the document. When you hold over after a lease expires, you are usually on the same as a month to month tenancy, unless the lease... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2020
The question appears to indicate that an attorney in fact under a power of attorney signed an agreement to sell a house owned by the principal. The sale was not completed before the passing of the principal. For the most part, a power of attorney is not effective after the death of the principal.... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2020
Probably the same thing that would happen in Florida: the Rent-a-Center can file a criminal complaint for stealing as well as sue you for breach of contract.
not came and got it and now its not showing on any of my credit reports did they write it off how do I get rid of the car ?
answered on Aug 28, 2019
You need to see if the car has a lien on it. If it does, you’ll have to pay it or bankrupt it. If not, you are free to do as you wish.
What information do I need to include in my bid ?
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Unless you enjoy making costly mistakes you should consult with a business lawyer before drafting a construction contract. Why? Because all reputable contractors have done this for a living; and because the contracts they use are written by their lawyers; and because unless you use a lawyer you... View More
My mother lives in an assisted living facility and is paid through the end of the year. A new corporation just purchased the facility and they are saying they have no record of the payments. Obviously we have proof of payment but they say we have to go after the old company for a refund and we... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
Assisted living facilities are regulated in the state of Kansas. https://www.kdads.ks.gov/docs/default-source/General-Provider-Pages/provider-statutes-and-regulations/ksa-and-kar-for-adult-care-homes/assisted-living---residential-health-care-facilities.pdf?sfvrsn=9c9706ee_2 . One of the first... View More
The landlord/property manager has added an additional property manager without verbal, or written notice. The new manager has verbally told me that he will be the new manager. He is installing sound monitors in hallways and wants to enter mine to install one, without written request. They also are... View More
answered on May 17, 2019
I am not licensed to practice in Missouri; nor do I represent your landlord of their property managers. However, unless there is some real demonstrable reason for the landlord or property managers to want to "install sound monitors in hallways" of the tenants' apartments I would... View More
I had a notice of terminating possession posted on my door
answered on May 16, 2019
They are citations to Kansas statutes being used to do something.
answered on May 13, 2019
Unless the landlord guaranteed that the gas margin would not drop you must continue to pay the rent or the landlord will eventually declare you in default, evict you and possibly seek damages.
answered on Apr 25, 2019
What does the commercial lease say about slow payments or non-payments? If the lease says yes, then do it.
it can be from any state, doesn't have to be from Kansas
answered on Apr 1, 2019
I often advice people seeking free legal work that they should try Google--which may or may not give correct advice.
Bayview loan servicing acquired our property in 2016. It was originally inc,used in a bankruptcy it we stayed in the home paying the monthly payment. Later, I fell on financial struggles which cause me to get behind in my payments. A short while later I was approved for mortgage modification &... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Hire a mortgage defense lawyer and let him handle it for you. You may have several options.
I wrote out a contract to sell my Jeep and the buyer agreed on the payment. He didn’t make any payments and I went to repossess it but was told no. He refuses to give me back the Jeep but the title is still in my name.
answered on Jan 29, 2019
I do not practice in Kansas but your question remains open for four weeks. As a general matter throughout all states, contracts can be valid without notarization. In general, notarization is an added measure that more strongly confirms the identity of parties signing a contract or other document.... View More
answered on May 9, 2018
There are several issues that would pertain to a "rent to own" agreement that would depend upon the terms of the actual agreement. You should consult with an attorney, sharing with her or him the documents pertaining to the agreement.
I owe them the money it cost to train me. Are they allowed to withhold my paycheck?
answered on Mar 7, 2018
Employment agreements sometimes provide that, if a benefit is afforded at the early stage of the employment, and an employee leaves before having reached a certain anniversary, that the employee would repay the expense incurred for the benefit. Your question implies that your... View More
My mother has rights to land that her deceased spouse gave her upon his death. On one piece of land, there is a cell tower that she wants to sell. To complicate matters, the land that the cell tower is on has been willed by her deceased spouse to his nephew when my mother dies. Can she sell the... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2018
If a person owns a life estate in a piece of real property, that person would not have the power to sell the real estate outright without the person with the remainder interest participating as a seller in the sale. The tower may be a fixture that, once affixed to the property, becomes a part of... View More
I was a nanny for a family without a written agreement. They did not tell me they were not going to withhold federal taxes from my paychecks, so I am not being hit with their W2 form and a $600-$1500 fee to the IRS because they did not withhold those federal income taxes. Aside from this, I am now... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2018
A nanny who works in the home and is paid more than $2,100 (2018 amount, $2,000 2017 amount) should have taxes withheld and the employer's contribution for Social Security paid by the employer. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employee is entitled to a minimum wage, time... View More
He has spent over $1000 and when I asked him he got offended and changed the password to his bank account
being asked to co-sign for my son in a apartment lease that he will be sharing with two other boys. The landlord has agreed to an addendum that will state a limited liability equal to his portion of the rent over the life of the lease. Can this be accomplished ?
answered on May 8, 2017
Yes, if both parties agree you can draft an addendum to provide that you are guaranteeing only a portion of the total rent. As long as both parties sign it, it would be enforceable to limit your liability.
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