Can I avoid going to court for eviction before the hearing date?

Unfortunately, if your landlord hasn't requested the dismissal of the case, you still need to appear so that you won't be defaulted. One of your...

You should first contact the court to find out the status of the case and specifically whether it was actually dismissed. You'll also want to find...

Yes, of course! Under such circumstances the would be acting as your agent to express your wishes with respect to the eviction. Plus, a...

I will be away during the sale date of our house-will my wife be able to execute the closing documents (we cosigned) without me?

A power of attorney, which is a very simple document that an attorney can draft for you, will be required in order for your spouse or some third...

In a Petition for Partition of a property owned by a tenancy in common, will a court first attempt to fairly divide the land?

The default for petitions for partition is to divide the land on the ground to the extent such a division is advantageous. If doing so would...

Can a landlord evict a tenant for refusing to sign a rental agreement, not a lease, limiting current "tenant at will" status?

Your rental situation sounds quite complicated with many moving parts. First, rooming houses are regulated and your landlord may not even be in a...

What are my rights when a roommate has left without paying rent towards the leasing office of my building?

Sounds like she will have to take action against the former roommate to recover the lost rent that her security deposit covered. Your sister will...

17 years ago a we bought a house and just prior to that the abutting niehbor paved right up to and on our foundation covering 3

Removal of the driveway isn't necessarily required to terminate the period of adverse possession. Taking some action, like notifying the neighbors...

If you have already signed your lease, your landlord cannot unilaterally change its terms and force you to sign an amendment, which basically...

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The fact that your husband's whereabouts are unknown cannot stop you from obtaining a divorce. Once a divorce is filed, with some legwork, you may...