A common driveway exists between two buildings and has been used in that manner for many years. Recently, ownership changed and

Is there anything recorded in the land records regarding this shared use? Is there any contract regarding this shared use? Even if there is...

Hi, some real estate company just bought the apartment building I live in from the owner. Is it legal for them to increase rent?

Not within the period of the current lease, no. Once that lease has ended they can do whatever they want, more or less.

I was recently in a serious motor vehicle accident. I have have noticed that since the accident I have had a bit of memory loss

As was said, I hope you are seeking medical help for all of your injuries. I don't know the details of the motor vehicle accident, but you should...

Tenant and Landlord Harassment

Generally I would say they cannot evict you, but you're going to need to go before the magistrate/judge and make your case. Talk to a LL/Tenant...

If partners are not "married" in NJ, is the other partner not eligible for their pension if one of us dies, even with a will?

I'm going to assume this has to do with a gay relationship, since you specify Vermont. Full faith and credit says it should go something like...

Can I get out of my lease if I don't feel safe?

Not generally. The LL has no duty to tell you a sex offender lives nearby - that's your responsibility to research - and the state of the...

Husband got a speeding ticket in MA for doing 76 in a 55 we paid the ticket and now we got a letter saying his license is

I feel like something is missing here. People get speeding tickets all the time, they don't get their licenses suspended - especially if they pay...

Am i legally obligated to pay for half of the abortion?

Did you ever agree to it not in writing? And by "it," I don't mean the abortion: I mean the payment. If not, I don't see how she could get a...

Easement Question

It'll depend on exactly what the language says, but it sounds like you'd have a good case. Not much we on Avvo can do to help, though. Talk to a...

I'm a bit confused here. If you were both named as borrowers, you would both sign the mortgage and the note. To answer your top question, no,...

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