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Q: Liability of building management for injuries during seizures.
I have been living in my apartment complex for about 20 years and have experienced seizure episodes in various areas, such as hallways, elevators, the office, the parking lot, and my apartment. Under the previous management, assistance was provided during seizures. However, the new management... View More 
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Sep 25, 2025
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answered on Sep 25, 2025
Whether a building management company can be held liable for injuries during a seizure depends on several factors, including the duties they owe to tenants and whether their inaction rises to negligence. In general, landlords and management companies are required to maintain safe premises, but they... View More
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Q: How can I stop a landlord from harassing elderly tenants after eviction notice?
I live with two elderly, mentally handicapped people who have been in their home for 8 years. The woman's husband passed away 8 months ago where we live. The property was sold 2 months ago, and we received a 60-day eviction notice from the trailer court. The new owner of the home, not the... View More
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answered on Jun 25, 2025
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If the new landlord is repeatedly visiting the property and confronting the tenants in a way that causes fear, confusion, or distress, that behavior may qualify as harassment under tenant protection laws. The elderly residents—especially if they are mentally handicapped—are entitled to live in... View More
Q: Can I sue a county in Montana for wrongful acts by legal employees after illegal eviction?
Ten years ago, I was illegally evicted from my six-bedroom, three-bathroom home with just three hours' notice because an out-of-state resident made an offer to buy the house and wanted to move in immediately, even though the sale was not yet finalized. The eviction was based on falsified... View More
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 27, 2025
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answered on Mar 27, 2025
I understand how deeply frustrating and unjust your situation feels after suffering an improper eviction with such significant impact on your life. The emotional toll of being forced from your six-bedroom home with just three hours' notice must have been immense, especially considering the... View More
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Q: What happens if landlord hasCompany change our mobile home we own's locks &he was only granted possesion of lot not home
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James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jan 27, 2025
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If your landlord changed the locks on your mobile home, even though they were only granted possession of the lot and not the home, this is likely a violation of your rights. As the owner of the mobile home, you have legal protections against being locked out without proper notice or legal action.... View More
Q: Who do I contact for help when the landlord refuses to fix the septic system that has overflown into my mobile home
The manager and owner of the lot that I rent refused to take responsibility for the failing septic system in which raw feces from trailer court backed up into my home flooding my master bathroom and bedroom. It was trapped underneath saturating the entire length of my mobile home. They then... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 15, 2025
answered on Feb 15, 2025
A Montana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry about your ordeal. You could reach out to attorneys in the categories you correctly chose; you could also reach out to attorneys who work with civil litigation. Good luck
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Q: My sister and I have been bullied by or pears and landlord for being a single over 50, Montana bread and born evon the c
Cops are involved.i herd a cop say to my x was we always catch people like her sooner or later.i don't know what he was talking about.my nabier and there kids shoot my animals and vehicles and home with are rifles.my car has several dents and scratches on the glass facing there yard.we also... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
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If you believe you and your sister are victims of harassment and your property has been damaged, you should document all incidents and report them to local law enforcement. Bullying and harassment are serious issues, and you have rights that protect you against such behaviors. Property damage and... View More
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Q: Can I collect damages with a Tort suit filed on resident false allegations to evict me from HUD/Sec. 8 Montana Housing?
I am a twenty-eight (28) year disabled resident being bullied by management harassment, intimidation and abusive threats.
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 24, 2016
answered on Sep 24, 2016
You might, but as they have little money or they wouldn't be section 8 you won't get it from them. Suggest you look at if there is a grievance procedure--contact your local legal services/legal aid office.
Q: I've been evicted. How do I request more time to move all the non-profit belongings and animals?
I was staying for free, so I don't owe any money, in fact she owes me back pay of $35,300.00. There was never a tenant landlord relationship, and someone else now owns the property, and has given me the time "sooner than later" to move off. I am disabled and 64 years old woth no... View More
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 20, 2016
answered on Jul 20, 2016
First you need to contact a member of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association who handles employment issues NOW!
Not sure what non profit belongings and animals are. If they belong to a not for profit organization, tell the organization to move them. If not, it's on you--new owner... View More
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