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I listed the HOUSE for sale, which has a fire damage to the roof, and my insurance claim is still pending.
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Answered on September 26, 2014
Retain an attorney to help you through the process. There are many different ways a situation like yours can play out. Is there a mortgage on the...
A landlord in CT has to return security deposit within 30 days. Is that to mail, or for the tenant to actually receive?
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Answered on September 26, 2014
First, magistrates make the decisions and not judges (in small claims where I assume this happened) and the quality of magistrate can vary...
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If I am on a house title as 1/2 owner, but not on the mortgage, do I still get 1/2 proceeds at sale?
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Answered on September 25, 2014
If I were doing a closing such as described I would make the proceeds check payable to both parties and let them work out the distribution of...
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Hi,
Can a owner of the house sell his fire damage house while insurance claim was still in process and not cleared yet.
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Answered on September 24, 2014
Yes, you can sell while a claim is pending. Many municipalities record an Unsafe Notice and order to Demolish after a significant fire. You...
Surprised by "repair deductible clause" -- landlord avoiding CT law & charging for "normal wear and tear"
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Answered on September 24, 2014
If your landlord withholds the security deposit, sue in the appropriate Court (usually small claims). If the withholding is without merit, the...
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How can a break a renters lease witouth been penalized?
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Answered on September 11, 2014
Agree with prior answer but hire an attorney to do it correctly.
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Can my landlord hold my security deposit until he rents the place to another tenant?
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Answered on September 10, 2014
Yes, a landlord can charge you for leaving personal property behind and deduct from your security deposit. But, you should still follow CT law and...
My neighbor erected a fence on our property. Can we physically remove it if he refuses to?
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Answered on September 09, 2014
Consult an attorney and surveyor before you do anything. I am sure you can find an attorney that will give you a free consultation in your area. If...
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I am a small business owner who leases .I still have two years left on a good standing lease
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Answered on September 09, 2014
Consult an attorney. Your question "what are my legal rights" is too vague. You certainly need an attorney to guide you through the process of...
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Section 8 Housing Landlord WIthholding Returning Payment to the State
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Answered on September 09, 2014
Given that its a section 8 tenant, for legal advise, she probably qualifies for free services through one of the statewide legal services offices....