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What does it mean if my tenant filed for bankruptcy, and how does it affect eviction?

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Leonard T Schwartz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The eviction must stop. You must apply to the bankruptcy court for permission o continue with the eviction. It is not an easy or inexpensive procedure but it is the only way to continue with the eviction. The bankruptcy also will wipe out any money that your tenant owes you.
The eviction must stop. You must apply to the bankruptcy court for permission o continue with the eviction. It is not an easy or inexpensive... Read More

Does the new management of our apartment can make changes without notice to the tenants?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Dennis P. Mikko (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers
If you have a signed lease, the new company would take over the complex subject to the terms of your lease. You would have to refer to your lease to see if and how any changes could be made. Typically, changes cannot be made unilaterally and you should be able to follow your lease until it expires.... Read More
If you have a signed lease, the new company would take over the complex subject to the terms of your lease. You would have to refer to your lease to... Read More

Do not I have the right to a refund of the rest of my security deposit?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mr. Carlton C. Casler   |   10 Answers
I have not seen your lease or any letters or agreements signed by you and the landlord, but the facts stated in your narrative suggest that the landlord agreed to accept prorated rent for July 2012 and, therefore, the landlord should not deduct the balance of the rent for July 2012 from your deposit.... Read More
I have not seen your lease or any letters or agreements signed by you and the landlord, but the facts stated in your narrative suggest that the... Read More

Do not I have the right to a refund of the rest of my security deposit?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Dennis P. Mikko (Unclaimed Profile)   |   10 Answers
If you have fully complied with the Secuity Deposit Act of 1974 and the landlord has not properly refunded your security deposit, you could bring a small claims action seeking double security deposit as damages. If there was an agreement that you move out on the 20th and rent was pro-rated, it sounds like you have complied and deserve your security deposit or possibly double your security deposit.... Read More
If you have fully complied with the Secuity Deposit Act of 1974 and the landlord has not properly refunded your security deposit, you could bring a... Read More

How does my landlord filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy affect me?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Frances Ann Headley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
It should not affect you but you will want to monitor the proceedings closely to insure that your tenancy and deposits are properly represented in the Ch 13 action.
It should not affect you but you will want to monitor the proceedings closely to insure that your tenancy and deposits are properly represented in... Read More

How does my landlord filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy affect me?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Leonard A. Kaanta (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
It should not affect as the security deposit belongs to you.
It should not affect as the security deposit belongs to you.

How does my landlord filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy affect me?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by William L Spern (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
The bankruptcy trustee is your landlord. The trustee should keep it separate from landlord assets.
The bankruptcy trustee is your landlord. The trustee should keep it separate from landlord assets.

How does my landlord filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy affect me?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Gregory Karl Crain (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers
You may need to be a creditor.
You may need to be a creditor.

Does a Landlord have a duty to actively inform tenants of their eviction rights?

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by Leonard T Schwartz (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
In New Jeresy the Landlord must supply you with a Tenants Rights book published by the State. It is also on the NJ State website.
In New Jeresy the Landlord must supply you with a Tenants Rights book published by the State. It is also on the NJ State website.

My husband fell down interior stairs in a rented house and sustained major injuries that resulted to needing surgery. can I sue

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You likely do not have a cause of action against the owner of the home.  Your husband may have a claim against the landlord, but you as a spouse likely do not.  You should contact a local personal injury attorney to determine what cause of actions exist, and who can bring suit. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.... Read More
You likely do not have a cause of action against the owner of the home.  Your husband may have a claim against the landlord, but you as a spouse... Read More

Can I break my lease early if my spouse has military orders?

Answered 14 years and 3 months ago by Stephen P. Dempsey (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Makes a strong argument and consistent with public policy relating to citizen's right in the armed services on active duty.
Makes a strong argument and consistent with public policy relating to citizen's right in the armed services on active duty.

Is it possible to break the lease due to negligence by landlord?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Jared Altman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
If it is expressly stated in the lease, then yes.
If it is expressly stated in the lease, then yes.

Is a text message considered a contract?

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Stephen P. Dempsey (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
No but it may be used as evidence of an agreement. Contract involving real property or sales over $500 generally need to be in writing with formalities of contract.
No but it may be used as evidence of an agreement. Contract involving real property or sales over $500 generally need to be in writing with... Read More
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