Can I move out anytime if I did not resign a paper lease? We just said we would stay but we didn’t sign anything

If you did not sign a lease you are a tenant-at-will. Tenancy at will can be terminated by either the landlord or the tenant on 30 days' written...

Can you go to jail for not appearing in small claims court?

I hope that your son gets better. Since you are too late to get a continuance from court, do everything you can to get someone to watch him on...

If a tenant cashes their check for return of partial deposit due to damage can they ask for more$??

As a landlord attorney I get questions like this a lot. There is a clear statute about how to handle return of security deposits in Maine. It...

Can Rent A Center file Theft Charges on me in Maine?

Yes, they can file charges. They can also pursue a Maine personal property recovery case. Bring it back. Don't wait. Or call them and they...

Can my co-leasee take possession of my vehicle?

If you two are co-lessees each of you has an undivided right to the vehicle. You'll have to work it out. Or refinance and take the other...

On the one hand it's easy to see how a lot of people would be uncomfortable. On the other hand, you're the grownup here so stop following the...

How do I reply to a motion to expedited hearing? In maine

Why don't you want a speedier hearing? All good luck to you.

Am I required to give someone renting a room in my house a key to my garage?

I'm sorry about your loss. Landlords are in control of exactly what premises they rent out to tenants. On the other hand, clarity is the key to...

Setting up an llc?

Over the past 20+ years I have set up over a thousand Maine corporations and LLCs. I'm happy to be of help. Please call my office on...

Being charged with theft 1st time offender, for a purse I turned in and didnt take anything what do I do

Moving to "Criminal Defense" in hopes that you receive meaningful responses.