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If I signed a lease for an apartment and the apartment is not move-in ready, can the next month rent be prorated?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 03, 2014

Mr. Smollens is correct, but I'd start with honest and open communication between the landlord and you. Clearly, it's frustrating but maybe he'll...

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Tenant staying longer than stated

Peter's answer | Answered on July 02, 2014

Was rent due on the 1st of each month? Assuming so, they owe July. Did you re-let the place to someone else during any portion of July? If so,...

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How do I evict my exspouse from my apt lease is in my name only

Peter's answer | Answered on July 02, 2014

How long has she lived there? You may need to have her evicted as you would any tenant.

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Is the landlord of a duplex legally obligated to place the security deposit in a separate bank account?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 02, 2014

The money is supposed to be segregated and not intermingled with the landlord's money, so it's usually a separate account or "sub account,"...

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I want to get an annulment after five months due to infidelity how much would it cost me and is it possible to do

Peter's answer | Answered on July 02, 2014

Mr. Browde is correct, but I wonder why you mention your'e American and he's Jamaican. Did he marry you to gain US Citizenship?

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My landlord wants to increase in my security deposit,is it true the landlord has to put my deposit in a interest account.?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2014

Assuming it's not rent stabilized, a landlord is not required to place a tenant’s security deposit in an interest-bearing account when there are...

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Is there any kind of specific paperwork I should have to a mutually agreed termination of a lease?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2014

There are standard forms out there. https//www.blumberglegalforms.com would be a good place to start. Good luck.

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Can I contest an Application for Letters of Administration in Surrogate Court?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2014

It's unlikely you will be able to find a lawyer to take this type of case on a contingency basis - unless there is a LOT of money at stake, but...

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My husband secured a Mexican divorce in March 1971. There is no record of this divorced that we can find.Is this divorced legal?

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2014

By your own admission you were divorced in 1971, so how - in light of the "estate" - can you claim otherwise? Also, if you've secured funds or...

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Avoiding probate in CT, what if registration of deceased was not taken to DMV within 60 days after death but almost 5 years.

Peter's answer | Answered on July 01, 2014

What happens in CT stays in CT. You should post this question in the CT section of Avvo.