Questions answered by Philip M. Block

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If I was renting an illegal apartment (w/o my knowledge) and the Gas was in the owners name. Am I responsible for the payment?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

As the gas you used probably can't be divided from that used in the deli, it is unlikely that your portion can be proved.

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MY BOSS YELLED AT ME AGAIN I TOLD THE OFFICE MANAGER I DIDN,T FEEL WELL SO I WENT HOME AND HE FIRED ME DO I GET UNEMPLOYMENT?

Philip's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

If you were not warned about thIs before, you were fired without cause. So you will get unemployment . But not the job. Even if you go back your...

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Hi,I'm international student, we rent a House at 9/01/2012 and move out at 8/20/2013 the owner holding the house deposit $5400

Philip's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

Reasonable wear and tear does not invoke loss of your deposit. If you prove your case in small claims, you can get double the amount back. Call...

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My husband has a home in Georgia. The statement came in with a $30 late fee. They are saying it is from 8 yrs ago. Is this right

Philip's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

You really did not give enough information for a clear response. What is the statement for? A mortgage? a retail purchase? You need to find...

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Issue between tenant and Landlord. I signed lease fr 6 mnths,but i had to leave of the apartment 1 mnth before the lease is over

Philip's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

The LL can ask what she wants, The question is what can either of you prove. You said she agreed you could leave early. if you can prove that, ...

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Foreclosed House:Door kicked in, locks changed

Philip's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

You also can bring civil suit for damages. The statute provides punitive damages as well.

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How expensive would it be to force a prop sale of an house owned by 5 who want to sell & 1 who refuses to sell? The 1 owns 50%.

Philip's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

This should not be a very difficult matter. If the 5 of you join in a lawsuit, you can bring a buy/sell complaint. ie, either he buys your half...

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Who can force a landlord to clean the parking lot of all ice

Philip's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

I offer two strategies. I. Send a certified letter to landlord placing him on notice as to suit for injuries if a slip &fall. Send copy to...

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What is the responsibility of the rental agency as far as the security deposit disbursement when...

Philip's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

Asside from the whatever Virginia statutes may dictate, if there was no direction in the lease as to who paid in the deposit, then whoever wants...

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Statue of limitaions on a quickdeed

Philip's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

As the prior answers acknowledged, the deed has been done, the property transferred. If his daughter will not deed it back to him, he has to...

Philip M. Block's Answers (1465)

If I was renting an illegal apartment (w/o my knowledge) and the Gas was in the owners name. Am I responsible for the payment?

MY BOSS YELLED AT ME AGAIN I TOLD THE OFFICE MANAGER I DIDN,T FEEL WELL SO I WENT HOME AND HE FIRED ME DO I GET UNEMPLOYMENT?

Hi,I'm international student, we rent a House at 9/01/2012 and move out at 8/20/2013 the owner holding the house deposit $5400

My husband has a home in Georgia. The statement came in with a $30 late fee. They are saying it is from 8 yrs ago. Is this right

Issue between tenant and Landlord. I signed lease fr 6 mnths,but i had to leave of the apartment 1 mnth before the lease is over

Foreclosed House:Door kicked in, locks changed

How expensive would it be to force a prop sale of an house owned by 5 who want to sell & 1 who refuses to sell? The 1 owns 50%.

Who can force a landlord to clean the parking lot of all ice

What is the responsibility of the rental agency as far as the security deposit disbursement when...

Statue of limitaions on a quickdeed