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My dog found a way out of the yard while I was not home. When I came home he was in the front yard and he was wet.

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

This doesn't sound like a legal question so much as a question of how to deal with your neighbor. You know you need to get the damage fixed... if...

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My landlord is in prison and divorced. Can his sister or brother demand rent from me with out showing me a power of attourney ?

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

I'm not sure what "divorced" has to do with it? You should pay rent in the form dictated by the lease. If it says to send it to...

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How do I release financial responsiblity from mortgage loan? Do I have to be present at time of settlement conference?

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

If your name is on the loan, you owe the money. You can't merely release yourself of responsibility for the loan - the loan would have had to be...

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Do I legally owe an ex roommate his security deposit after he gave 30 days notice, but moved out 5 days later?

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 23, 2011

I'm not a CA attorney, but generally you cannot use the security deposit to cover rent owed. You can sue for back rent.

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How do I remove my wife from title to a second mortgage? She is not on the loan.

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

OK I think we're mixing up our terminology here. Who owns the house? Both of you or only one? If it is both of you, any lender is going to...

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My son is going to court over pass due rent but his ex-girlfriend won't pay her half so can we go after her for her half?

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

Is she on the lease? Is there any roommate agreement? Presumably they are both on the lease and they each agreed to pay half. If that is the...

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Can I legally keep the deposit?

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

You are not required to actually repair any damages. They are paying damages based on what it would cost to repair, because the house has been...

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I purchased a house 10 years ago and about three years ago sinkholes develped in my back yard.

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

I'm not sure you should sue anyone... we need more facts. What caused the sink holes? Should the town have known about them? Did the builder...

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Our mortgage company's attorney contacted us, to get us to drop our law suite. How should I handle this matter?

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 20, 2011

I'm a bit confused why their requesting this... your post doesn't mention it. But either way, you already have an attorney so why are you coming...

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I live in a small apartment building on the top floor. The building owner leases the roof to a cell phone co. For a tower site.

Daniel's answer | Answered on April 20, 2011

Of course you can ASK for a rent reduction... go for it! Don't get all legal on him, just be nice and explain the issue. If he says no, then you...

Daniel Robert Hamad's Answers (1089)

My dog found a way out of the yard while I was not home. When I came home he was in the front yard and he was wet.

My landlord is in prison and divorced. Can his sister or brother demand rent from me with out showing me a power of attourney ?

How do I release financial responsiblity from mortgage loan? Do I have to be present at time of settlement conference?

Do I legally owe an ex roommate his security deposit after he gave 30 days notice, but moved out 5 days later?

How do I remove my wife from title to a second mortgage? She is not on the loan.

My son is going to court over pass due rent but his ex-girlfriend won't pay her half so can we go after her for her half?

Can I legally keep the deposit?

I purchased a house 10 years ago and about three years ago sinkholes develped in my back yard.

Our mortgage company's attorney contacted us, to get us to drop our law suite. How should I handle this matter?

I live in a small apartment building on the top floor. The building owner leases the roof to a cell phone co. For a tower site.