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An my ex-wife demand that our communication is solely via the telephone and not by e-mail

Please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. As a practical matter, unless there is something in a court order or decree or some other legally binding document, there is nothing that would require that your wife communicate with you using a particular method of communication, such as email, so she can decide to not accept email...

Does my roomate have the power to have me evicted?

Please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. Without knowing more facts or reviewing the lease or the document your roommate has presented to you, I would suggest that you do not sign the document your roommate is requesting, even though your roommate's alleged lease violations might be valid at this point. It sounds like you could...

Apartment lease breaking

Please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. Without reviewing the lease, I cannot determine whether there are any provisions that would apply to this situation. In a standard apartment lease, there would normally not be any provisions that would govern this situation. Typically, to be released from liability as a tenant (or co-...

Rental property foreclosure

Please note that , while I am licensed to practice law in Minnesota, an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. Without knowing more facts (such as the provisions of the loan documents and the form of ownership of the real estate) the lenders on the 1st loan and on the seller's note could pursue recourse against your personal assets (there are...

Commercial property lease issue.

Please note that I am not licensed to practice law in Maine, I am licensed in Minnesota. Also, please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. The issue you are raising is whether there has been a waiver (of the default the landlord could've declared) based on the course of dealing that may have been established by your payment of the...

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I hold a sales agreement on a piece of real estate. The occupant (Tenant) is behind on his payments and I want to reclaim.

Please note that I am not licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, I am licensed in Minnesota. Also, please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. Without knowing more facts and reviewing the sale agreement, it is difficult to assess your situation. However, it sounds like the agreement you have entered into is an installment...

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Why didn't you answer my question?

Please note that I am not licensed to practice law in Arkansas, I am licensed in Minnesota. Also, please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. Without knowing more facts (in particular the conditions of your employment), it is possible that your employer can require as conditions to your employment that you belong to particular...

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Is there anything I can do to prevent my wife from selling real property that is only in her name

Please note that I am not licensed to practice in California, I am licensed in Minnesota. Please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. You should consult with a California contract law/real estate attorney. It might be possible (depending on additional facts and applicable law) to bring a lawsuit asserting some sort of claim -...

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What should I do? can I legaly quit my lease contract?

Please note that I am not licensed to practice law in California, I am licensed in Minnesota. Also, please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. Without knowing more facts and reviewing the lease, it is difficult to provide an answer. Practically speaking, it would seem that if you are willing and able to pay lower rent, that you...

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I just found out that my landlord has filed for a short sale. How do I get my deposit back ?

Please note that I am not licensed to practice law in California, I am licensed in Minnesota. Also, please note that an attorney-client relationship will not be formed by this answer. Rather, I am providing some thoughts on the issues generally, based on my experience and the facts described in the question. Without knowing more facts, reviewing the lease, or looking into applicable law, generally speaking, leases provide that the tenant's obligation to pay rent is independent of any...

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