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Q: agreement agreed no dogs. we have recently been acquainted with a puppy whose owner didn’t come pick her up like agreed

She has helped us since then emotionally with losing my youngest daughter and has helped keep our family together and kept us still high spirited my daughter is also going to undergo major surgery that will cause her to be in casts and wheelchair for 3+months. The puppy has helped her build up the... View More

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Q: what is the law regarding security/surveillance cameras on the property

are tenants or landlords allowed to post surveillance cameras renting an Apartment Complex

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Q: do I have to evict my ex-boyfriend who has lived with me over a year. Has never paid rent. We have no contract. Plz help

When our relationship ended August of last year. He had said he would pay me rent, at that time he moved into the extra bedroom that I had set up for his son. He has not made payments. we did not have any kind of contract(he “was” my BF so didnt think i needed one). I have asked him for the... View More

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Q: Can my apartment deny my health care provider's prescribed treatment for anxiety & depression?

I have a letter from my psych NP I see for anxiety & depression. In 2018, she had me try neonatal kitten fostering for a local animal rescue as a treatment for depression & anxiety.. This has been very effective & has allowed me to be off medication. I have a letter from my licensed... View More

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Q: Is the landlord of an apartment complex legally responsible to ice walkways in winter in Iowa?

I live in Marion, IA in a large apartment complex and the landlord consistently does not ice walkways or the parking lot after weather has casued ice to build up. Also, they only clear walkways and the parking lot of snow when it's enough to warrant getting the snow plow involved and snow... View More

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Q: The campground I reside at for seven months now has just passed the ownership onto the owners step daughter New rules no

No rules or contracts was given to us after seven months new owner new rules. They are asking us to vacate the premises because they can’t provide water when verbally they said it was year-round camping same as on their website I am being evicted because I complained of no water, three weeks... View More

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Q: Is there still a max 4-year limit for the amount of back rent in eviction court, or 1 year maximum

Just curious and not really related to my issues but in commercial real estate, I believe that landlords can't sue civilly for rent over 4 years. If true, it would seem that a private landlord would be asked by the court, What mitigation was attempted during 10 years of non-payment. PS, which... View More

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Q: Local casino wrongful eviction slander personal property stolen harassed enter room without permission unused parapherna

No drugs no history 3 hrs pri or to check out pushed by security and hallway chased around by security and casino and Hotel while they were carrying said unused drug paraphernalia no drugs found denied the return my personal property and my money within my personal property of the room that I had... View More

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Q: In ohio, is there a time threshold to change from houseguest to tenant, with tenants protections?

Recently had a guy I let stay here for 21 days try to claim tenants rights when I kicked him out. Cops came and said there's no time requirement for tenancy, everything I can find online says 30 days. We had no lease and no money was exchanged.

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Q: Renegotiating lease contracts

Due to extenuating circumstances in helping my dying grandfather with end of life care, I need to break my lease to move back to Ohio to take care of him.

I asked my leaser about possibly renegotiating our contract due to these circumstances and I was told they were unable to renegotiate... View More

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Q: I signed a year lease and after a month my marriage didn’t seem to be working so I wanted to get out of the lease.

I wanted to get out of the lease but the management company I leased with gave me an offer of multiple months in order for me to get out of it which i thought is very unfair and on the top of that the guy who runs the company is extremely rude and disrespectful. I paid February rent and I am not... View More

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Q: I am a tenant in richmond with a tenant who is violent and threatening and has no contract I need a attorney pro bono

He is here with no contract and won’t move out .I am a senior female. 3 other scared females .

I need an attorney to help me put together a proper eviction notice the tenant refuses to move. I already rented his room in January. His contract was up from the previous agency on February 1.... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2025

I'm sorry you’re facing such a distressing situation, and I hope you stay safe. If you feel threatened, you should consider contacting law enforcement immediately. It sounds like you need guidance on drafting an eviction notice and securing free legal help.

In California, eviction...
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Q: In Florida can a landlord inform you halfway through the month that they intend to discontinue the monthly lease?

They also neglected to complete work orders for repairs for 5 months. Then as soon as I put new work orders in they gave us the notice the next day.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: I receive a 30 day eviction notice for non payment . The months listed I have rental receipts. Can I still be evicted
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answered on Feb 5, 2025

Based on the details you provided, having rental receipts for the months in question could support your case that you paid the rent due during that time. This evidence may help you dispute the claim of non-payment if the eviction notice is solely based on those months.

However, the...
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Q: My dead mother is being sued, I am the executor of her estate, do I sign the court response papers in my name or hers?

It is an eviction lawsuit because I am still in our home and it was sold at auction because there was a reverse mortgage, and the lender foreclosed. There is a tenant living here as well, who is not family.

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answered on Feb 5, 2025

As the executor of your mother's estate, you should sign all legal documents in your own name, followed by your title as executor (e.g., "John Smith, as Executor of the Estate of Jane Smith, deceased"). This maintains proper legal standing while demonstrating your authority to act on... View More

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Q: Wanted to find out what can be done or is there anything that can be done

I have a ring camera and initially before buying this I had asked the building through their email if I am allowed to install that because packages have been going missing. They replied back to me saying yes it is you can install it so I installed it now seven months later the apparent building... View More

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Q: Is there you can go over my rental agreement to make share it's far befor I sign
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answered on Feb 5, 2025

I recommend using the "Find a Lawyer" button on Justia.com and reaching out to an attorney.

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Q: how do i file a Affidavit of airship that I inherited form my mothe it has tenants in it that owes rent
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answered on Feb 5, 2025

Hire a competent attorney to determine heirship, title, and then draft an affidavit to record. Any heir can file the Detainer Warrant.

Q: What are the consequences of a landlord violating CA's COVID Emergency Rules? (2020 case filing.)

Landlord used self-help eviction most likely because they couldn't file an unlawful detainer. Considering amending complaint to include a Cause of Action for bypassing of the Emergency Rules (to show egregious intent) but can't find anywhere in code that talks about the consequences. Is... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2025

Under California law, landlords are prohibited from evicting tenants in violation of the COVID-19 emergency rules, which were implemented to protect tenants during the pandemic. If a landlord uses self-help eviction tactics or bypasses these emergency protections, the tenant may have grounds to... View More

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