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Storm Sandy blew my neighbors' trees onto their fence, both of which now hang low to the ground on my property; who pays to fix?
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Answered on November 06, 2012
Obviously it is there trees and their fence, so it is their responsibility. However given the circumstances, certainly it would be neighborly for...
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What temperature does a landlord have to maintain for his tenants? This is in Connecticut.
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Answered on November 06, 2012
While there are minimal temperatures referenced in the statutes, it is far more likely that your municipality has a housing code that supercedes...
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Im being taken to small claims court for a credit card, I see where another attorney posted that the affidivit must be done
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Answered on November 06, 2012
Neverthe less, if you have grounds for disputing the debt, then you can make written demand for their proof. While there is no formal discovery...
I live in a illegal basement apartment what are my rights?
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Answered on November 06, 2012
Two points, First if you have a written lease, you can try to force him to pay your moving expenses, etc. Secondly, you have to leave. So,...
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Dose the state of ct have a legal right to take inheritance just because i collected legal aid at one time??
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Answered on November 05, 2012
In general, yes, because the state has priority on any funds going to you. However, depending on the terms of the inheritance, there may be some...
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What is my legal right as a tenant living In an apartment that has mold?
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Answered on November 05, 2012
As you are not on the lease, you have no rights against the landlord, maybe against your roommate. So, you have no obligation to the landlord to...
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A collection agency took money out of my bank account without any kind of warning or authorization from me
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Answered on November 05, 2012
I agree somewhat with the prior answers. You did not mention whether you had notice of the prior judgment. If not, you need to return to court...
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My landlords aren't replacing the flood-damaged hot water heater & furnace, what are my options?
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Answered on November 04, 2012
Call local health & building depts for inspections. Their report will govern your options.
Is "pet dander" considered normal wear and tear, if the landlord approved my two cats in the apartment?
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Answered on November 01, 2012
You are usually required to leave the place "broom clean", as to cats that also means free of odor. If you do these things, there should not be...
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Hi, Do I have any rights as tenant on a month to month verbal rental agreement. The house has gone on short sale in Dallas, TX
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Answered on November 01, 2012
You need to send certified letters to each party involved, plus the court, informing them of your rights to occupy and the dates by which your can...
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