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After the sheriff knocks on the door will I still be able to retrieve the rest of our belongings or do we lose everything?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Benjamin D. Gordon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers
Your landlord will be obligated to store it for 30 days before disposing of it. He can charge you the actual costs of removing it and storing it before releasing it to you.
Your landlord will be obligated to store it for 30 days before disposing of it. He can charge you the actual costs of removing it and storing it... Read Answer

After the sheriff knocks on the door will I still be able to retrieve the rest of our belongings or do we lose everything?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Andrew M. Capelli (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers
Once the sheriff escorts you out, if you return to the premises, you will be trespassing. If you take anything left behind, you will be stealing. Why did you wait so long to deal with this situation, especially with 6 children? Where will they go? You shouldn't be wasting time posting questions on legal websites when you need to put a roof over your kids' heads- you need to sort your priorities!... Read Answer
Once the sheriff escorts you out, if you return to the premises, you will be trespassing. If you take anything left behind, you will be stealing. ... Read Answer

If I have an irresponsible Landlord and loud neighbors should I request a new unit or try to terminate my lease?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Dennis P. Mikko (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers
If your apartment is not habitable due to an insect problem, you may be able to terminate your lease. Prior to doing so, you should provide your complaint to the landlord in writing and if it is posing a health hazard, file a complaint with the health department. If the landlord continues to refuse to address the problem after written notice and a reasonable time to do so, you should be able to break your lease. Before doing so, make sure you have adequately documented the problem.... Read Answer
If your apartment is not habitable due to an insect problem, you may be able to terminate your lease. Prior to doing so, you should provide your... Read Answer

Can I get my apartment deposit returned?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by attorney Mr. Carlton C. Casler   |   6 Answers
Mr. Carlton C. Casler
Let it go. Yes, the landlord is required by Arizona law to properly account for all deductions from your deposits, which it does not appear that they did. On the other hand, you signed a lease and are responsible for rent until the end of the lease term. The landlord said you could move to a different unit and later changed his/her mind, but unless you have something in writing from the landlord, s/he will likely claim s/he said that you "may" be able to move if a unit came available or some similar excuse. You stand to lose much more than you may potentially gain.... Read Answer
Let it go. Yes, the landlord is required by Arizona law to properly account for all deductions from your deposits, which it does not appear that ... Read Answer
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