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Do I owe her anything since she told me to stop paying?

Answered 10 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Let her sue you for the back rent. Use this as a defense. (Waiver is what it is called.) See if the judge agrees with you. He probably will. Be sure you move.
Let her sue you for the back rent. Use this as a defense. (Waiver is what it is called.) See if the judge agrees with you. He probably will. Be sure... Read More

Can she just throw me out and cause me to be homeless?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
If you have a written lease, an attorney needs to read the lease to answer these questions. Legal services in your community may be able to help. If you do not have a written lease, she may terminate the agreement on 30 days notice generally, whether you are behind or not on your rent.
If you have a written lease, an attorney needs to read the lease to answer these questions. Legal services in your community may be able to help. If... Read More

What happens if I bought a house on contract, was unable to fulfill the contract and now they want to see me?

Answered 10 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
They can sue you for damages, which will depend on a lot of different factors. If a lawsuit is filed, contact an attorney in your community.
They can sue you for damages, which will depend on a lot of different factors. If a lawsuit is filed, contact an attorney in your community.

What do I do if I have broken lease due to safety concerns more than two years ago and now I am being sued?

Answered 10 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
They are right. Get a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, contact legal services in your community.
They are right. Get a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, contact legal services in your community.

Can I sue my landlord for pain and suffering, after breaking my ankle on his property?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
You need to talk to a personal injury lawyer about the circumstances of the accident. You must show that the landlord was negligent in some fashion to pursue this, not just that you fell on his property.
You need to talk to a personal injury lawyer about the circumstances of the accident. You must show that the landlord was negligent in some fashion... Read More

How do I get my brother to leave if I let him move in with me 2 months ago and he has started doing drugs?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
He was doing drugs before he moved in with you. You can change the locks on him and hope he doesn't break in. You can ask the local police if they can help by arresting him for possession. You can request an eviction from the apartment with your local small claims court.
He was doing drugs before he moved in with you. You can change the locks on him and hope he doesn't break in. You can ask the local police if they... Read More

What can I do if I have a warrant for a failure to appear in small claims court?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Hire an attorney to get it resolved, or contact the other side and pay the debt in full, which will likely result in a dismissal of the action.
Hire an attorney to get it resolved, or contact the other side and pay the debt in full, which will likely result in a dismissal of the action.

Can I be told to hang white blinds on my trailer windows?

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Not if your lease does not allow them to do so. However, they can always choose not to renew your lease, so you should give some serious thought as to whether this a fight worth having.
Not if your lease does not allow them to do so. However, they can always choose not to renew your lease, so you should give some serious thought as... Read More

Does landlord have to give me a specific date to move out?

Answered 10 years and 8 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Call the Health Department and find out when they are demolishing. Regardless of the time the landlord gives or "has to" give you, if the building is torn down you cannot live there. They may be able to refer you to government or charitable organizations that can help you with a move.
Call the Health Department and find out when they are demolishing. Regardless of the time the landlord gives or "has to" give you, if the building... Read More

Can my landlord charge a deposit for renewing a lease?

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
They can charge whatever deposit they wish to renew a lease. You are free to find a friendlier landlord instead of signing for another term.
They can charge whatever deposit they wish to renew a lease. You are free to find a friendlier landlord instead of signing for another term.

Is it legal if case was dismissed (in favor of the tenant) but landlord charged tenants for attorney’s fees?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
He can't charge you attorney fees. He had to get those from the court.
He can't charge you attorney fees. He had to get those from the court.

Is the buyer obligated to buy my home that is owned by me at market value?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Question: Is the buyer obligated to buy my home that is owned by me at market value? If by "buyer" you mean buyer of the mobile home park, unless the contract says he has to, the answer is no.
Question: Is the buyer obligated to buy my home that is owned by me at market value? If by "buyer" you mean buyer of the mobile home park, unless... Read More

Do I still have to pay for utilities if I am not living in the house?

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
If you agreed with your roommates to split rent and utilities, the answer is yes.
If you agreed with your roommates to split rent and utilities, the answer is yes.

Should we have to pay a $50 fee when our furnace fan stops working in January?

Answered 11 years ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Seems like the question is whether a furnace that continues to go out is requiring a routine call or something more than that. An attorney would have to know more about the problems with the furnace and the language in the agreement to determine this. There is nothing automatically "illegal" about the clause in your lease.... Read More
Seems like the question is whether a furnace that continues to go out is requiring a routine call or something more than that. An attorney would have... Read More

How long will it take for me to be garnished?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
No way to know why or why not. You can always look online or at the clerk's office for the status of the case, which may give you a clue.
No way to know why or why not. You can always look online or at the clerk's office for the status of the case, which may give you a clue.

Do I have grounds to sue for continuous bed bugs issues?

Answered 11 years and 6 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Sue, no, not unless you can show your damages as a result of that. Terminate your lease early and move? Probably.
Sue, no, not unless you can show your damages as a result of that. Terminate your lease early and move? Probably.

What are my legal rights if my park manager didn’t give me any papers to sign before buying my home and now telling me that I cannot have my dog here?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
If your landlord does not want your dog there, you can't have the dog there. You can probably break the lease based upon these facts and move somewhere else without penalty, but you should sit down and let the park management know that is what you intend to do.
If your landlord does not want your dog there, you can't have the dog there. You can probably break the lease based upon these facts and move... Read More

If the landlord does not at least help to pay 50% of the cost to heat treat the house, can we sue for the entire amount?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
Best help is to have sister (not you ) talk to a lawyer directly about the possibility of your sister getting out of the lease and moving elsewhere due to constructive eviction. Whoever entered into the contract with the treatment company is responsible for payment.
Best help is to have sister (not you ) talk to a lawyer directly about the possibility of your sister getting out of the lease and moving elsewhere... Read More

Is it legal for my landlord’s boyfriend whose name is not on my lease to contact me about my lease and money owed?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by Joseph T G Harper (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers
It is acceptable for a landlord to utilize an agent. If the landlord's boyfriend is acting as agent, you might want to have this confirmed by the landlord in writing. If the landlord provides a statement acknowledging this, it helps protect you in the event something happens between the two of them. I doubt there is a written agency agreement between them. Written confirmation helps protect you. I would never pay the boyfriend any rent unless clearly instructed by the landlord to do so and demand such instructions in writing, otherwise I would always be sure to pay the landlord as the landlord instructs according to the lease, and any notices required or needed to be given, I would also be sure to give them to the landlord directly. It is acceptable as a matter of agency, but as a practical matter, these things don't always work out. You should consider protecting yourself first.... Read More
It is acceptable for a landlord to utilize an agent. If the landlord's boyfriend is acting as agent, you might want to have this confirmed by the... Read More

If I am to be evicted from my home, can I ask for more time to pay the rent?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by attorney Jay A. Rigdon   |   1 Answer
It is up to your landlord. If you breached your agreement, the judge does not have the right to just change the agreement.
It is up to your landlord. If you breached your agreement, the judge does not have the right to just change the agreement.

Do you have to ask permission of your landlord to have out of town visitors or how long they can stay?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Jeffery Michael Haupt (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Typically your lease will list provisions about the number of people that can be in the residence at any one time, as well as overnight guests, etc.  I am sure if the person is staying long-term, the landlord might object or at the very minimum want to be made aware of this person being in the residence.... Read More
Typically your lease will list provisions about the number of people that can be in the residence at any one time, as well as overnight guests,... Read More
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