When a tenant witholds rent and the repairs are completed, are they required to pay that rent that they withheld?

They should, but my guess is that they are now going to claim breach of warranty of habitability and breach of quiet enjoyment for that period of...

What kind of legal action can be taken against a landlord that dismissed the possibility of a mold issue?

You are jumping ahead of yourself about suits and illnesses. First, you have to determine mold is definitively there. Call your department or board...

When does an ex spouse no longer have rights to my property?

If you have signed a separation agreement with your wife, AND fully disclosed this business interest and it was addressed in the agreement, that...

Does having a co-signer on one's mortgage loan make finding refinance options easier?

If she has better credit than you of course it can help, although her willingness is still no guarantee a bank will make this loan in these...

Does my 16 year old need a lawyer for court for shoplifting? Will she have a record? What to expect?

A lawyer will not be appointed unless you as family qualify. I would definitely get one to avoid any long term consequences.

What do I need to do, legally, to have my friend's son live with me and attend school in my town?

A little confusing, but is the mother of this child living with you? What custody status does she have? If son currently lives with father and now...

If I give notice on 11/30/12 and pay Dec. rent, can they take me to court and make me pay the last six months?

If you have a signed lease, yes you are on the hook for the entire lease term's rent, as the lease is a binding contract. However, the landlord has...

Is it legal for a 15 year old date a 20 year old?

I am not sure of the age limit for statutory rape, you can easily find that out, I would guess, online, but that is a risk for the 20 year old....

Something is missing here if you have the lien satisfaction documents and title, and the bank says you don't. I'd find the $400 and get the DMV...

Can my ex b.f. get visitation with our 10 yr daughter if hes on parole?

He has to first be adjudicated the father, but yes, he can ask. Whether he gets any visitation is a far different question. The standard is what is...