The roof leaks in my retail shop. Can I get out of the lease? It has caused some damage to merchandise so I move the goods.
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Answered on August 06, 2017
Without seeing the lease, tough to give a good answer. But a non-residential lease is not subject to rent-withholding or counterclaims for...
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Does the other party have a good chance of obtaining custody?
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Answered on August 06, 2017
As always, the best interest of the child is paramount. In your question, you make several good points favoring you as the continuing care taker,...
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My wife and I agree on the financial terms. Can we just hire one attorney to develop documents?
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Answered on August 06, 2017
Yes. The lawyer cannot represent both of you and therefore represents neither of you, but is merely a "scrivener" drafting the documents, although...
If an exit interview was conducted, should that be part of the personnel file in MA and is an employee allowed to see it?
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Answered on August 06, 2017
The asker says he is the HR Mgr. He works for the CEO. If the CEO says don't give it, he should obey. Surely the employee knows what he said...
Can my employer make me pay them back for my use of sick time that I didn't accrue?
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Answered on June 16, 2017
How can they collect? You've used sick time that you didn't earn, and gotten paid. You then quit or get fired. They might, at their peril, try...
A Municipal court called me but didn't leave a message ?
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Answered on June 16, 2017
No. Don't know why you were called, possibly a mis-dial. But it wasn't your inspection sticker. The police would have to observe the expired...
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I am selling mothers house,through a realtor.How do I find out,if I will have any capital gains taxes to pay?
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Answered on June 08, 2017
The tax is on the difference between the basis and the net selling price (after selling expenses) The basis is the original cost of the house,...
What if my landlord DOES NOT sign the 30 day Notice I send to them? Can I still move?
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Answered on May 31, 2017
If you find a new apartment, you are good to go. Since you have only one voucher, you won't have the rent subsidy on two apartments at once. If...
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Do we have a case?
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Answered on May 31, 2017
Perhaps no lawyer at all. Many insurance policies have 100% glass coverage with no deductible. Check this out first (your glass company will...
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When should federally funded housing lower your rent when there is an income change.
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Answered on May 31, 2017
Your lease probably describes when your rent should be adjusted. You have an annual re-certification, but you are supposed to report any change,...