My ex filed a complaint for contempt. However, there seems to be some discrepancy over what the contempt was filed on?

You must have knowingly violated a clear order for it to be contempt. Go to court and explain your understanding and why you thought you complied

Defense council failed to send a motion to me and submitted certificate of service stating they did. What motion do I file now?

You can file a motion to dismiss for lack of notice or appear and ask for more time due to the lack of service

Finding/serving tenant who left with rent owed?

You can still file in housing court as they hear housing small claims cases. It is usually frowned upon to serve someone at work but if the...

Do I have any legal recourse in the below situation?

One thing that you can do is get appointed personal representative in the probate and family court. Then you will have the authority to gather all...

It is tolled upon the filing of the complaint.

Tenant has reported me to board of health because of leaking roof. he did sign a Agreement for Use & Occupancy knew abt. roof

The $500 per day term may not be enforceable depending on the monthly rent. Normally an eviction after the tenant exercises a right is presumed to...

How can I get my dad's things after he has passed away from his girlfriend?

You should consult with an attorney. That being stated, you must go through the probate and family court to be named personal representative of...

Can a landlord make a written agreement with an uninvolved party concerning the rights of the current tenant?

What you should do is ignore the agreement. The only time another can bind someone to a contract is when there is either a power of attorney and...

I have a settlement offer on my case but my attorney is telling that there are nearly $10,000.00 in liens that must be paid?

Medical bill liens are paid by the attorney if they are from the government as are tax and child support liens. Your lawyer is required to pay...

Do I pay for junk pickup after moving out?

Disposing of garbage left behind would be something for which the landlord can deduct from the security. He must provide an itemized accounting...