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My wife & I have a landlord what he asked for (deposit, labor, & first month rent), but we never was able to move in due to the defects of the apartment (leaking roof, no shower head, & leaking sinks).
answered on Sep 12, 2024
If a landlord breaks a lease agreement, you typically have the right to get back any deposit and rent payments you've already made. The exact time frame for returning your deposit and first month's rent varies by state, but it's generally within 14 to 30 days after the lease is... View More
My mother has the paperwork from my grandfather to get over to her name. What could we do?
answered on Aug 31, 2024
If your grandparents' house was taken by the Puerto Rican government while you were in the process of transferring ownership, it may have been due to a legal action like eminent domain or foreclosure. You should first confirm the exact reason why the property was taken, as this will determine... View More
Renovation marbete
answered on Jun 3, 2022
Saludos:
El Código Penal de Puerto Rico define el delito de extorsión como "Toda persona que, mediante violencia o intimidación, o bajo pretexto de tener derecho como funcionario o empleado público, obligue a otra persona a entregar bienes o a realizar, tolerar u omitir actos, los... View More
They are causing a lot of problems and neighbors are saying abuse is even happening in the house . Abuse to the elderly
answered on May 13, 2020
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You have been notified by a third party that your Grandmother is being subjected to Elderly Abuse. You must immediately call the Puerto Rico Abuse Hotline at (787) 725-9788 or (787) 721-8225 and report the abuse. In addition you can contact the... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2020
You could visit the Supreme Court's blog (https://www.scotusblog.com/) and check to see if they have any First Amendment developments on this issue. If they don't have anything, you could run searches on your own, working back from 2020. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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answered on Sep 3, 2019
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