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What can I do if I have asked my landlord to fix thing in the house like the heat n replacement of windows n he never did
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Answered on February 07, 2015
You should contact an attorney to ask some specific questions about what can be done. You may have the option of withholding rent - but you have to...
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I paid my new landlord my first and last rent and my utilities were turned on and he still has not gave me my keys.
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Answered on February 07, 2015
Tough situation. You'll probably have to sue the landlord to cover the cost of whatever place you'll be in for the few days until he gives you the...
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Want to recoup engagement ring - never married
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Answered on February 07, 2015
Did you give the engagement ring on a birthday, holiday where you'd normally give a gift (Christmas, Valentine's Day, etc)? If you did not, and it...
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I'm a tenant in a foreclosed property. The pipes burst flooding 1st & 2nd floor
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Answered on January 31, 2015
Absolutely contact a landlord tenant attorney immediately. The bank is violating the law and you should have someone advocate for you. Most...
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Apartment complex failed to put my security deposit into a separate bank account, can I use that as grounds to break a lease?
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Answered on January 30, 2015
No, its not grounds to break your lease. If you are looking for grounds, talk to an attorney to see if there is something else you can use. ...
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Am I still bound by my lease even though my father was the landlord?
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Answered on January 29, 2015
Yes, you can still enforce the terms of your lease. The new landlord will have to honor your lease price until the term of your lease is up.
I want to sue someone for money they owe me and they live in another state. Where do I have to file the suit?
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Answered on January 29, 2015
You would likely have to pursue in New York.
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What is the cost to have an attorney fight a speeding ticket?
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Answered on January 29, 2015
Yes, you'd absolutely be better off hiring an attorney to handle this. It sounds like you're off to a good start though. As far as your question...
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Hello, I just realized the judge signed my probation conditions with last year's date, can this be throw out?
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Answered on January 29, 2015
No, as the other attorneys have noted, this will not nullify the probation conditions. Follow the conditions, and perhaps note this to your...
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I am having serious problems with a lawyer. He has engaged in misappropriating funds and is misrepresenting me with a bank.
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Answered on January 29, 2015
I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. I'd recommend contacting the Board of Bar Overseers.