Questions answered by Nelson F. Brinckerhoff

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I rent a condo and I want to break my lease do to another condo owner volating my rights

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 28, 2015

Best advice, talk to her. Draw your blinds. If nothing else works, maybe call the police to talk to her. A low key approach is probably best. ...

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Is my landlord responsible for temporary housing?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 18, 2015

Best advice is to have the building inspector verify the deficiencies and probably move if that is your wish. Call a lawyer if you are unsure after...

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Do I have any chance to collect unpaid rent?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

To a certain extent you are lucky to get a none paying tenant out sooner than later and without court.. Did you re-rent? You are not allowed to...

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Do i have to pay rent in ri if landlord is renting illegally?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 16, 2015

Your best bet is to verify all the facts with the building inspector and then consult with an attorney.

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Can I enforce the divorce decree in Rhode Island, since it's been since 2010. No sell by or pay by date was ever given?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 11, 2015

You need to hire an attorney to go back to court to force the issue plain and simple.

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Landord brought eviction for non-payment of rent; I signed a stipulation. Re-calculating, the amount he sued for was way off.

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 09, 2015

Not enough facts. A stip is usually a final settlement, but you can appeal a non-pay case for 5 days after. Other motions to set aside can be...

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If i feel as though im being harrased by my landlord what do i do?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

Probably just ignore landlord. If you are unhappy, move. Call an attorney with specifics.

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If i give up my rights does that mean that i don't have to pay support anymore to?

Nelson's answer | Answered on November 03, 2015

This is not usually allowed. My only experience with a full release was agreeing to an adoption by a new parent taking over financial...

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Disadvantaged as usual as most tenants, I signed a stipulation under duress. Do I have any recourse now?

Nelson's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

If trial stip was within last 5 business days, you can appeal and get a trial de novo (new) in superior court, but you will have to pay full Nov....

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What happens to my counterclaim against my landlord after I signed a stipulation and the case is then dismissed?

Nelson's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

I would have to see the exact wording. A well worded stip would say what the deal is and dismiss all other claims and the counterclaim. Most...

Nelson F. Brinckerhoff's Answers (722)

I rent a condo and I want to break my lease do to another condo owner volating my rights

Is my landlord responsible for temporary housing?

Do I have any chance to collect unpaid rent?

Do i have to pay rent in ri if landlord is renting illegally?

Can I enforce the divorce decree in Rhode Island, since it's been since 2010. No sell by or pay by date was ever given?

Landord brought eviction for non-payment of rent; I signed a stipulation. Re-calculating, the amount he sued for was way off.

If i feel as though im being harrased by my landlord what do i do?

If i give up my rights does that mean that i don't have to pay support anymore to?

Disadvantaged as usual as most tenants, I signed a stipulation under duress. Do I have any recourse now?

What happens to my counterclaim against my landlord after I signed a stipulation and the case is then dismissed?