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Cynthia Lynn Counts
Atlanta Libel / Slander Lawyer.
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Can a student get out of lease if he is leaving the city & college. Is he liable for back rent for the rest of year?

Asked by a user in Grand Rapids, MI - almost 3 years ago.

I would have to review your lease to give you a fully informed answer. Typically, a standard lease will have provisions about the right to sublet and the right to terminate and/or the right of the landlord to receive the entire rent regardless of whether individual is occupying the premises. You should get a copy of the lease and read it; if you want you can email a copy to me to review and I can give you better advice. I am assuming your son signed the lease, but that is an important fact...

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If someone is wrongfully accused and imprisoned for 20 months without being guilty and the case is dropped how do they sue back?

Asked by a user in New Port Richey, FL - almost 3 years ago.

Of course, I would want to know more details to give you a fully informed answer. Your best course of action is to contact a Section 1983 or civil rights lawyer. I do know one I could recommend if you want to contact me at my personal email address -- ccounts@lawcounts.com. Hope that helps. Cynthia

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I was wondering if the Landlord has the right to come and do a walk thru of the house when they feel like it?

Asked by a user in Belfry, MT - almost 3 years ago.

This will depend on the terms of your lease. It may be considered an intrusion or trespass -- but I need to know what State you are in to advise you as to the law. I suspect any damages would be nominal if you were to have a claim, but without knowing the full facts I cannot assess whether there was a violation of your rights or whether you would have any significant damages claim. Likely you could write a letter asserting you do not want any futher intrusions pursuant to the terms of your...

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Do I have any legal recourse against a party that recorded my phone conversation with them, then played it to many people

Asked by a user in Flagler Beach, FL - almost 3 years ago.

It could depend on whether the party recording the conversation was a party to the conversation. It also matters whether the party recording the conversation was in Florida or Michigan at the time of the call. Finaly the content of the conversation also could impact whether you have an invasion of privacy claim. I would need to know more details to give you an answer to the question. Please feel free to email me at ccounts@lawcounts.com if you want to provide the additional information....