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Mother in law is a holdover seller--can we move in without criminal charges?

Answered 4 years and 5 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer
I'm not sure why you think you would face criminal charges for moving your own property into your own home (I assume that you can prove the sale).  However, if your MIL won't move voluntarily, I don't see any way of getting her out except to go through the legal process to evict her.
I'm not sure why you think you would face criminal charges for moving your own property into your own home (I assume that you can prove the... Read More

Do I still have to pay rent to my landlord if she filed for bankruptcy?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Steven D. Dunnings (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Do I still have to pay rent to my landlord if she filed for bankruptcy?

Answered 12 years and 10 months ago by Michael J Palumbo (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers
Yes.
Yes.

Who notifies me if my court date changes? This regards a Detainer Summons.

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It depends on if you are represented by counsel.  Any documents that are filed with the court should be sent to you or your counsel in order to give you notice.  If you are not represented by counsel you should contact the opposing party's attorney to request any filings that have been made.  If you are represent by an attorney, your attorney should inform you of any changes with your case.  If your attorney has not informed you, you should immediately ask if he/she received notice of any filings that impact your case. 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
It depends on if you are represented by counsel.  Any documents that are filed with the court should be sent to you or your counsel in order to... Read More

landlord would not fix repairs, had to call code enforcement & now landlord refused my sept. rent payment, & said she has contacted her lawyer, I went

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You should speak with a local consumer rights attorney or landlord/tenant attorney.  There are various statutes that may protect you.  The Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act may protect your interests against the landlord, but not all counties in Tennessee fall under the act so a local attorney will be able to determine if the act applies to your situation. 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 should speak with a local consumer rights attorney or landlord/tenant attorney.  There are various statutes that may protect you.  The... Read More

If I give my 30 day notice mid month do I have to pay the full amount of rent for the following month in Tennessee? Example: July 13-August 13 Prorate?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
It depends on the real estate lease terms.  Absent a specific clause stating that leases may be pro-rated, it would be up to the landlord to decide if he/she would accept a pro-rated months rent.  This  assumes that the lease duration was month-to-month. 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
It depends on the real estate lease terms.  Absent a specific clause stating that leases may be pro-rated, it would be up to the landlord to... Read More

How do I cancel a house rental agreement within 12 hours of signing?

Answered 14 years and 3 months ago by Ruchee Janardan Patel (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Probably. You should talk to a local attorney just in case they threaten you.
Probably. You should talk to a local attorney just in case they threaten you.

how long can a person stay in your home without paying rent before they can claim it as there home and have a right to stay.

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Richard Alan Alsobrook (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
In Tennessee, for an action for adverse possession, the the potential new owner of the property must stay on the property for 20 years.  However, the individual must be "hostile" - ie without your permission to stay - to the interest of the land owner.  If the individual is not openly hostile, then there is not an adverse possession. For more information visit my website at www.alsobrooklaw.com. 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
In Tennessee, for an action for adverse possession, the the potential new owner of the property must stay on the property for 20 years.... Read More
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