We were served a notice to quit and given 3 days, but we are month to month, what does that mean?

It depends on the reason in the notice to quit. If the landlord is claiming nonpayment of rent three days (exclusive of the date of service and the...

Did my real estate agent have a responsibility to ask how I wanted to proceed after she saw the inspection report?

It’s really unusual for the customer to not get the inspection report. I’m trying to imagine a scenario where that could happen and can’t think of...

Would you please explain the sentence? Respondent will assume and hold harmless Petitioner from the following debt(s)

Assume means to take or accept. An example would be an “assumable mortgage”. a buyer of a house can sometimes “assume” the existing mortgage. The...

What do we do?

Just because youre elderly or disabled doesn’t mean you automatically get your security deposit back but a few issues: 1) if you’re over 62...

A judgment for eviction was entered against me in Greenwich CT

File a motion to open. Consult a local attorney. You have to have a reason why you missed court and a defense. Most judges grant these motions...

Each town looks at occupancy of basements differently. Usually if you have two means of egress and a certain ceiling height you can use it as a...

Do i have legal rights to receive another copy of my lease agreement?

In litigation you would have the right to your lease through document production requests but you are basically begging at this point. Usually a...

Early termination fee

Usually an early termination fee would terminate your obligation to pay ongoing rent. There should be a written agreement. Contact a lawyer. Don’t...

Do I have to leave once the eviction process is started?

Worst case would typically be (in a nonpayment of rent case): If you lose in court you could pay all money you owe and ask for up to three months....

I live in CT and am one month behind in rent. I was served a Writ and only given 10 days to leave the property. is this legal?

If you didn’t pay August, you can be served a notice to quit any time after August 10 (assuming your rent is due on the 1st) for nonpayment. The...