Questions answered by Nelson F. Brinckerhoff

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Can I evict my tenant for late rent payment?

Nelson's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

See the commercial renting statute you wanted to see: § 34-18.1-9 Delinquency in rent – Repossession by ejectment – Judgment. – (a) All suits...

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I was married in California, but now live in Rhode Island. If I am filing for a divorce can I file it in Rhode Island?

Nelson's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Attorney Levesque put it in a nutshell. You just have to live here for a year, but there are ways to file earlier if necessary and appropriate...

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Late on rent , but caught up

Nelson's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Nonpayment eviction action requires over 15 days lateness with 5 day demand notice at that point. That is the law straight and simple. Don't ...

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Termination of tenancy on a month to month lease in winter how much time has to be given with a 3 yr old in the apartment

Nelson's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

While some judges are sympathetic to young children in the apartment, the law process should not really reflect that. You do not actually HAVE to...

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Commercial tenant has not paid rent in 2 months.

Nelson's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

I have done several commercial evictions. There are some important variations from residential evictions. Most AVVO eviction attorneys should be...

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Can the management of apartment pay the moving charges and no lease termination fee as they are not able to fix the problem?

Nelson's answer | Answered on January 25, 2015

I would look at your lease. If it is unaddressed and they have other alternate units, the management should pay reasonable costs of the move as it...

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How can I persuade my landlord's attorney to grant me time until my apartments ready

Nelson's answer | Answered on December 22, 2014

Is there a court judgment? No need to do anything if no court order. Consult with a lawyer.

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Can I turn off utlitis that are in my name if me ex kicked me and our son out of our house 3 months

Nelson's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

All answers above seem to be correct

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In RI, can a landlord evict someone for continuously paying rent late but always by the 15th day?

Nelson's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

There are other grounds for eviction: troublesome tenant who violates lease rules after warning, end of lease period is enough of a reason,...

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Elderly father recently passed away from cancer. My family has been caring for him. Is it possible to purchase his home?

Nelson's answer | Answered on December 17, 2014

Your facts are a little confusing so I can't really answer. You should meet with an attorney to go over all his estate issues. If the home is...

Nelson F. Brinckerhoff's Answers (722)

Can I evict my tenant for late rent payment?

I was married in California, but now live in Rhode Island. If I am filing for a divorce can I file it in Rhode Island?

Late on rent , but caught up

Termination of tenancy on a month to month lease in winter how much time has to be given with a 3 yr old in the apartment

Commercial tenant has not paid rent in 2 months.

Can the management of apartment pay the moving charges and no lease termination fee as they are not able to fix the problem?

How can I persuade my landlord's attorney to grant me time until my apartments ready

Can I turn off utlitis that are in my name if me ex kicked me and our son out of our house 3 months

In RI, can a landlord evict someone for continuously paying rent late but always by the 15th day?

Elderly father recently passed away from cancer. My family has been caring for him. Is it possible to purchase his home?