Questions answered by Philip M. Block

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I own a home with my ex wife. Can a judge force her to sign short sale documents. She has not contributed in two years

Philip's answer | Answered on December 04, 2012

If her name is on the deed, yes take her to court to participate. She either agrees or pays the deficiency

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Should I let the titled owner of our home have maintenance work done on our home. There's a dispute over a Lease Purchase/ P&S.

Philip's answer | Answered on December 04, 2012

What do you lose if they paint? If you win your claim on the house it is one less chore

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How much authority does a collection agency have? Can they sue? Can they verify employment, income and assets?

Philip's answer | Answered on December 03, 2012

The answer is that they have all the rights of the orginal creditor to pursue the debt. It is up to you to claim and prove that the information...

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Roaches in apartment

Philip's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

To the contrary, by calling the HD, she invokes statutory protection against retalitory eviction. More to the question, why should she want to...

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My ex spouse was given 30 days by the court to remove my name to 2 mortgages. What happens next?

Philip's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

You should have impled the lender in that action. What you are actually looking for is relief from liability for the unpaid balance and removal...

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My apt lease was written from 11/1/12 to 10/31/12 (s/b 10/31/13). does void the lease & does it default to month to month?

Philip's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

This error probably does not matter to the court, simply claim that it was a typo. I presume you are claiming and can prove payment of rent as...

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If Pwr of Attny is given to a friend to act for the closing sale of my mobile home , if I found a buyer, while being home in CT

Philip's answer | Answered on November 29, 2012

The actual powers granted by the PofA, control, but in any case, she is liable either for theft, conversion or for breach of her fiduciary duties....

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I am looking for advice on leaving my apartment before the lease is up.

Philip's answer | Answered on November 28, 2012

Your lease should have language as to"quiet enjoyment" if your complaints are documented and valid then your landlord has broken the lease and not...

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Family is Tenant

Philip's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

If you let them stay make sure to have a detailed written lease. WhAtever the terms you do not want a misunderstanding to start a family fight.

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Is there a case if I've waited over 2yrs to have a kitchen completed and it's still not done.

Philip's answer | Answered on November 16, 2012

Connecticut requires home improvement contracts to be in writing with start and completion dates. If you do not have it in writing or it has been...

Philip M. Block's Answers (1465)

I own a home with my ex wife. Can a judge force her to sign short sale documents. She has not contributed in two years

Should I let the titled owner of our home have maintenance work done on our home. There's a dispute over a Lease Purchase/ P&S.

How much authority does a collection agency have? Can they sue? Can they verify employment, income and assets?

Roaches in apartment

My ex spouse was given 30 days by the court to remove my name to 2 mortgages. What happens next?

My apt lease was written from 11/1/12 to 10/31/12 (s/b 10/31/13). does void the lease & does it default to month to month?

If Pwr of Attny is given to a friend to act for the closing sale of my mobile home , if I found a buyer, while being home in CT

I am looking for advice on leaving my apartment before the lease is up.

Family is Tenant

Is there a case if I've waited over 2yrs to have a kitchen completed and it's still not done.