Getting off the Lease

An accurate analysis by Mr. Rafter. You should seek the assistance of an attorney experienced in domestic law and landlord and tenant law. You...

Paid off credit card debt recd satisfaction of judgement does this get reported to credt bureau ?

You cannot rely on the credit reporting agencies to report a satisfaction of judgment. However, you are allowed to make a "consumer statement" of...

Divorce vs Contesting a Will?

Mr. Gordon has provided a comprehensive, in depth, and proficient analysis. You should definitely seek the assistance of an attorney experienced in...

Hi, My mother passed away in 2010, she left no will, she had a car that my aunt took over and registered it in her name because

It would be difficult to answer your questions without knowing more about the situation. You probably mean that your aunt was the administratrix...

My tenant gave me < 30 days notice that he is breaking his lease after only 5 mos do i have to return his security deposit

The answer to your question depends upon the terms of the written lease. Although you do not mention it, I am assuming you meant to say you have a...

If an apartment has been found to be illegal by all town records, no Cert. of Occupancy , does the tentant still pay rent?

The lack of a certificate of occupancy does not relieve you of the obligation to pay rent. However, your landlord may be required by the city to...

In Connecticut, if I have $500 or thereabout in my checking account at any given time can it be garnished or is it exempt?

You should receive an exemption claim form with any paperwork attempting to execute the judgment against your bank account. (It is only called a...

Am I legally liable for damages to my tenants belongings in the house , garage caused by vandalism, fire , water damage ?

I agree with Mr. Garfinkel's response. Make sure that your written lease does not contain a holdover provision that converts your written lease...

When I evict a tenant.

Mr. Garfinkel is correct although you may be able to reach an agreement with your tenant whereby he agrees to leave the dwelling within a certain...

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Question re: an outstanding debt & my rights in CT state

When was your first communication with Midland? If your first communication was within the last thirty days, then Midland may have violated the...