Does my landlord have to assist in bed bug extermination?

Because bed bugs are not presently known to transmit disease, there is debate in the legal community as to whether a bed bug infestation by itself...

What type of lawyer would I need?

If you own the house clear of any mortgage or other lien, then who evicted you? Did the city cite you for health code violations? Does your...

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Can I take legal action aginst my new neighors making loud noises day and night.

Although landlord-tenant laws vary from state to state, it's common for most states to provide tenants with a right of quiet enjoyment which the...

As a general rule, people are responsible for the foreseeable damages they cause. There's probably no way for your neighbor to have known that the...

Contract and agreements

Generally speaking, signing a contract binds you to the performance obligations contained in the contract. There is also a general presumption...

Your best bet is to call animal control and the local health department. Rodents, vermin, and the like carry diseases harmful to people. Get the...

How far can I take a non filing of assessment by a mortgage company?

Financial institutions frequently sell mortgages. Some institutions specialize in originating loans while others specialize in servicing them. If...

"When a home is FSBO, is the seller/owner permitted to submit an HOA estoppel/closing letter request?"

Parties to a real estate transaction need estoppel letters so they can prepare settlement statements - these are documents which tell everyone how...

I own a townhome. The assoc. has required all owner to fill out a form requiring very personal information about the residents

In addition to checking your HOA's governing documents (i.e.: rules and by-laws), you should check to see if your state has laws limiting the...

We are selling a home in New Jersey and want to know if a deposit on a home is refundable or not.

Look to the contract to see if it allows for the return of the buyer's deposit. Even if it does, if buyers are in breach of contract and if the...