What type of lawyer do I need i.e. Real estate or Family Law or one versed in Social Security Law?

You should have a will drafted specifically bequeathing the home to whomever you wish. If you were to outright deed the property away, this could...

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Can I get my security deposit back?

Does the lease you executed make reference to pets? If it says "no pets" then the terms of the lease will dictate as opposed to any/all verbal...

Defer to your deed and the have a public land record covenant/restriction/easement search conducted to see if there is indeed a right of way or...

Am I entitled to know how my landlord determined the cleaning cost he is charging? If so, how do I proceed & settle the issue?

Given the fact that there is no question as to blame/fault, coupled with the relatively minimal cost associated with a blatant act of...

How should I proceed with this?

Your state's statute of limitations to sue for breach of contract is six (6) years. As such, the standing to sue is still ripe. Nevertheless, the...

Is this disturbing insinuation considered harassment ??

This would not rise to an actionable cause for harassment; as it was not a continued, ongoing engaging of an act that materialized into an offense....

Your question is somewhat ambiguous. Tenants on a lease are joint and severally liable for the rent; this is an implied mandate. The landlord...

If you are represented buy an attorney, you should confer with her/him regarding any questions or concerns that you have. They have all of the...

Who is responsible for painting? also, can she give a notice to vacate without reason?

If you are a month to month tenant, absent a lease agreement, then the landlord need give 30 (perhaps 60 in your state) days notice to vacate. ...

How does lease refund work?

The most practical way to proceed would be to have an "addendum" and/or "amendment" to the lease executed by and between you and the landlord...