Questions answered by Nelson F. Brinckerhoff

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Can my landlord lie in court and get away with it?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 17, 2016

You need to do several things: Think about moving, call building inspector about heat issue, and call for an appointment with a lawyer. There is...

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Home owner and tenants agree on date and then they don't move?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 15, 2016

RI law requires notice to move at least one full term (month) before move out date. Depending on how good documentation is, you might be able to...

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My landlord is trying to evict me on a court stipulation I already have paid

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

Usually, a conditional eviction requires notice to you and a new court hearing before execution allowing landlord to move you out is issued. Get...

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Landlord says he has court order to vacate his apartment right away

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 13, 2016

If all your facts are correct, ignore him. Until you get served, have a court date, and he gets a judgment and finally an execution, you do not...

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We were told that in RI you can wait until someone has been dead 6 years to skip probate on a piece of property, is that correct

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 12, 2016

I would suggest going to a lawyer to investigate. There are non-resident forms to fill out with the tax department and a no tax due or all taxes...

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I get married on the 09/24/16

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 10, 2016

Please either call an attorney or the Family Court (they will only give you general info). You really need to speak to an attorney to go over...

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After being served with an eviction notice do I have to continue paying my rent? The landlord gave no reason for the eviction.

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 04, 2016

Did the letter arrive before Nov. 1? Pay your rent or you will be evicted earlier possibly. Even if Dec 1 is valid, court date will be in new...

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How to kick a friend out not on lease

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 04, 2016

Tough one. Consult with an attorney. She is probably a squatter since there is no lease. Possibly change the locks when she leaves. Consult...

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What are my rights as a tenant when the condo I've been renting has been sold?

Nelson's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

You need to consult with an attorney. The landlord has to give you proper written notice to leave at least one term before move out date. The...

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Can my landlord not have the heat on?

Nelson's answer | Answered on October 27, 2016

You did the right thing in calling housing and/or building inspector. I would go through them first.. Get a written notice to your landlord and...

Nelson F. Brinckerhoff's Answers (722)

Can my landlord lie in court and get away with it?

Home owner and tenants agree on date and then they don't move?

My landlord is trying to evict me on a court stipulation I already have paid

Landlord says he has court order to vacate his apartment right away

We were told that in RI you can wait until someone has been dead 6 years to skip probate on a piece of property, is that correct

I get married on the 09/24/16

After being served with an eviction notice do I have to continue paying my rent? The landlord gave no reason for the eviction.

How to kick a friend out not on lease

What are my rights as a tenant when the condo I've been renting has been sold?

Can my landlord not have the heat on?