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I told them months ago the wood was weak from the toilet leaking they just replaced the toilet not the wood around it Jan 9 my whole leg went through the floor
answered on Jan 20, 2024
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible you could. You could reach out to local attorneys to set up a free initial consult. If you have medical records that support your injuries, they would be helpful. Good luck
I had a tenant with a lease agreement in effect from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Recently, this tenant approached me, requesting to vacate the premises two months earlier than the agreed-upon end date because they had purchased a house with a closing date set for October 31, 2023. Their... View More 
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Based on your post, if you want to go after the tenant for the unpaid rent, then you need to take the tenant to Court and seek a money judgment for the 2 months of unpaid rent.
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
No, you cannot buy a house or car using the $5 million that is attached to your Social Security number. This is a common scam that is used to steal people's money.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of internet questions and responses, the information provided can ONLY be for general... View More
How do you determine who gets to stay in the house if he we both paid
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answered on Oct 27, 2023
In Louisiana, when a lease ends and both individuals' names are on the lease agreement with no further stipulations, it can create a complex situation regarding who stays in the property. Typically, the resolution might rely on negotiations between the parties involved. For personalized legal... View More
I live in Shreveport Louisiana if that helps at all
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
In Louisiana, if someone moves out and leaves personal property behind, you can't immediately dispose of or claim the items. Louisiana law requires landlords or property owners to provide notice to the former occupant about the abandoned property. You should send a written notice, preferably... View More
I have plans to build a house on this land I do not know what I can legally do with their trailer. They won't answer phone calls from me. Therefore I don't know what their plans are. Wh what are my rights concerning this matter? I live in Louisiana.
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
In Louisiana, if your daughter and son-in-law have left their trailer on your property for around six months without communication, you may explore legal options. Sending them a certified letter notifying them of your intention to remove the trailer if they don't respond within a specified... View More
I Also Have Laundry Backed Up, Due To the dryer keep going out on me & washer fills with water for no reason. I Made Multiple Complaints For Months Now They Haven’t Did Anything But Take Pictures & Tell Me Someone Going To Come But Never Do.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you suffered illness or health effects, you could try to arrange a free initial consultation with a personal injury attorney. Unfortunately, many law firms are reluctant to handle mold cases. Retain any medical... View More
I signed this renewing lease about half way through my current lease and didn't think I would want to change apartments. But I was able to find a better place and the current apartment isn't very safe as there's been a shoot out and drug deals happen right outside my window.
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answered on Jun 2, 2023
When it comes to getting out of a soon-to-be-renewing lease, here are a few potential options:
Early Termination: Review your lease agreement to determine if there are any provisions for early termination. Some leases may have specific conditions or penalties for breaking the lease before... View More
We put our 60-day notice in on 3/31, put our move out date on 5/30. We finished cleaning out our stuff and deep cleaning the apartment the night of 5/30. Logged into their system 5/31 and saw $2,121.58 in cleaning and damage charges put in on the 30th. Meaning they entered the house & did the... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
I recommend that you fight this. You can ask your landlord for an itemization of the monies he;s charging you as well as he identify the damages. If you dispute the itemization, or if you do not want to speak to the landlord yourself, then I would consult with a general practice or litigation... View More
answered on May 12, 2023
Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for lawyers in your area who practice in the subject matter you are seeking---contact a few of them for a consultation----some you contact will provide a free first meeting/consult. Good luck.
Recently the landlord and I finally came to an agreement over damages her neglect caused my property. The next day she began demanding my dog be put on a leash. My service dog had not been leashed in almost a year, since she had become a service dog.
answered on Apr 11, 2023
Your service dog cannot be required to be on a leash in two instances: 1) your disability prevents you from using a leash, and 2) the service your dog performs for you as a result of your disability cannot be performed if the dog is on a leash.
I really need to speak to someone asap in regards to my health section 8 and important other factors
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing these issues. I recommend contacting your local Section 8 office or the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for assistance. You can find your local Section 8 office by visiting the HUD website and using the Office Locator tool. You can... View More
I am renting to own. There is legal papers involved. What are my rights?
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answered on Jan 1, 2023
If you do not have a Deed, then you do not have title to claim a homestead exemption. You might want to look into borrowing the money to buy it, but then your homestead rights will be waived against the lender.
We have lived in the rental for over a year. A new couple friends of ours moved in with us and just signed a new 12 month lease. We didn't renew our lease because we new the property was up for sell. So we have been month to month. REgardless the property sold and the new owner posted an... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2022
Based on your post, you should fight the eviction, however it will be a short victory. If you are month to to month, then the new owner can simply ask you to move out at the conclusion of the month to month---thus while you should win the eviction, it probably only means a 30 or so day delay... View More
We had notified lessor that we intended to sell the business. Our rent was paid up and we even found the new lessee.
Black Mold found after signing lease
answered on Sep 28, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you speak with a local attorney, many courts nationwide do not look kindly on the idea of waiving liability for injury in general. It could depend on how a waiver was written. Good luck
Was sued for breaking a 2yr rental contract. 3 months into the new rental with exgirlfriend, i was told by police that I could not return to the property because of( arguing with exgirlfriend). She stay in rental for a year then abandoned it. I missed court so the judge said I owe 30,000. I'm... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2022
You do not mention when your court date is, however, you need to go about hiring an attorney between now and then. If you are able to hire an attorney before then, then he (ad you) will decide whether or not to seek a continuance. If you do not think you will be able to hire an attorney before... View More
Neighbors moved in and made sexual passes at my minor daughters, use my drive way for their drug sales, wall around with guns bigger than me. I spoke with my landlord and he agreed to let Me out of my lease now won't give my deposit back. I owe him no rent and the home is just as I got it
answered on Apr 27, 2022
If you did not fulfill the terms of your lease, then you are subject to forfeiting your deposit. If you and your landlord agreed that you would receive your deposit back, then that may be a different scenario.
This is about a rental agreement in Louisiana. I was never notified about incurring the late fees during the months the late fees would have occurred. Now that I have moved out and the landlord is taking his time returning my security deposit, he says he must go back and total up the late fees that... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2022
Without reviewing your written lease one cannot provide an answer with finality. That said, and subject to what's written in your lease as the written lease can modify some provisions of the law. So, if you have not done so, then I would contact the landlord in writing and request return of... View More
I constantly called and texted about having no AC. The summer before it was out for almost the whole summer. The workmanship is subpart at best because now I don't have an operating thermostat. I have to turn the AC/heater on through the breaker box. It seems like a fire hazard. Due to the... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
The terms of your lease would apply. Many leases state exactly how you have to notify the landlord of the problems you're having - for instance, it may have to be in writing. You should speak with an attorney that handles landlord/tenant matters to review your lease and counsel you on the... View More
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