Questions answered by Philip M. Block

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My ex-wife abandoned our home during the winter months and now the house has significant damage to the heating system.

Philip's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

Not enough details. Is the divorce final? What were the terms of her occupying the house? Where is she now? What assets does she have? Is...

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Is a reverse mortgage company accountable for erroneously offering to me a 95% payoff of the loan balance or appraisal value?

Philip's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

If the repurchase offer was made on paper and it appears reasonable, you should be able to enforce it. However, you also need to check the...

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Hi, I was a resident of Aspen Woods community Manchester ,CT for an yr and left the aprtment last mnth.

Philip's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

You have a problem. You should have had the LL sign off on all damage before moving in. And you should have documented your demands for it to be...

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Landlords harassing me since 1/21/14. It escalates weekly. My lease is not up till 10/2014 but I need to move?? Can I?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

If indeed you can prove your claims sufficiently, then you can claim "constructive eviction" and break the lease. You might even be able to claim...

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What steps would one have to take in order to change his entire legal name on the deed of his home

Philip's answer | Answered on March 31, 2014

The prior answers are on point. However they do not respond to the issue as to what name you wish to transfer the property to? If the present...

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I have property that is in the process of being zoned from R-1 to rural land use.No notify and making land worthless. had plans.

Philip's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

You definitely need a land use attorney. If as you say, this is a "taking" and you can claim damages. Also, if all affected join in objecting...

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1. Being charged for SUPPOSEDLY irreparable damages 2. Trespassing?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

If she is looking to rent, have a witness ask for an inspection, take pictures of the unchanged claims and then wait for her to bring suit. If...

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I got a notice to quit but called down to office and said I would be down with a payment.

Philip's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

This is bull. The N/Q ends your written lease, period! Even if you pay, you will then be under an oral lease (same terms but only month to...

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Unable to pay medical bills after death. What are possible discounts or options to request write-offs ?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

Unless you not your mother signed for his care. You have no problem. Your mother merely goes home, leaving the USA and the debt. It is unlikely...

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What if i give 30 days notice not to renew because I think 60 is unreasonable?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

If you are the landlord, that is fine, ask what you want. The tenant can only disagree by refusing to sign and leaving.

Philip M. Block's Answers (1465)

My ex-wife abandoned our home during the winter months and now the house has significant damage to the heating system.

Is a reverse mortgage company accountable for erroneously offering to me a 95% payoff of the loan balance or appraisal value?

Hi, I was a resident of Aspen Woods community Manchester ,CT for an yr and left the aprtment last mnth.

Landlords harassing me since 1/21/14. It escalates weekly. My lease is not up till 10/2014 but I need to move?? Can I?

What steps would one have to take in order to change his entire legal name on the deed of his home

I have property that is in the process of being zoned from R-1 to rural land use.No notify and making land worthless. had plans.

1. Being charged for SUPPOSEDLY irreparable damages 2. Trespassing?

I got a notice to quit but called down to office and said I would be down with a payment.

Unable to pay medical bills after death. What are possible discounts or options to request write-offs ?

What if i give 30 days notice not to renew because I think 60 is unreasonable?