the usual penalty for failing to pull a permit is 3x the permit fee, which you have paid. That, I believe, is the end of the story on this...

Can the executor of an estate distribute funds to family members identified in a will prior to the death of the parent?

See my comment re estate taxes. Your mother can give tax free gifts to whoever she chooses, up to $14K each, per year. I agree with my colleagues...

My heater broke down. Management can not fix it. The place is cold.

There is a mayor's hot line for heat issues. Try that, first. The landlord should put you up in temporary quarters, e.g., a hotel or another...

Did you pay for the car? If so, and she refuses to give you the car and the title, she is in the wrong. If no money or other consideration...

Is there any reason that a tenant can use NOT to pay rent?

While tenants can legally withhold rent to secure needed repairs or otherwise get the landlord to bring the property up to code, it sounds like she...

Have a tenant that has not paid rent for two months and now involved code enforcement and they are not through housing .

You have a serious problem or problems which will only become more serious without legal help. The answers to your questions (and there are...

Can an executor of a will make say that certain items will go to certain people?

In a word, probably yes. (Actually two words, if you count the weasel word). To give a completely definite answer would require looking at the...

Selected as the best answer

I mostly agree with Attorney Rao. However, if your wife and mother-in-law are both on the deed (JTWOS or Tenants in Common?) then you may,...

Are you lawyers official?

I agree with Mr. Brinkmeir (sorry if the spelling's off) -- lawyers who answer questions on this site do so voluntarily, and without compensation. ...

Gun and law question

As far as I can see, no criminal charges should lodge -- you were licensed and acting within the terms of your license. Charges involving...