A friend and I bought a house. Both names are on the deed. My friend moved out. Can I change the locks?
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Answered on May 16, 2013
You can not lock her out. If both of you are on the deed then she has a right to enter the house. Your options are to buy her out, have her buy you...
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Do I have a leg to stand on in this one ?
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Answered on May 16, 2013
You have not stated any damages here or enough facts to make a determination. Simply stating they lied is not enough to render an opinion. I...
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Signed agreement to purchase house contingent on mortgage
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Answered on May 16, 2013
If you are buying a home you should be represented by an attorney and you should be asking your attorney this question. That being said, you may...
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CAN A LAWYER ASSIST ME IN PAYING OFF A DEBT FOR A ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL BILL?
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Answered on May 15, 2013
You should consult a local attorney for help. The power of attorney is not relevant to you settling your bills or having an attorney help you.
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Can a creditor hold up a sale of a home with a judgement even though there is no equity in the property?
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Answered on May 15, 2013
Yes - it is a lien on the property and all liens must be cleared to sell.
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How much time will the court give me to give up possession of the premises for non-payment dwelling ? I am on disability
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Answered on May 15, 2013
Not necessarily. your best bet is to hire an attorney and try and negotiate a settlement where you agree to vacate by a date certain.
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Am I criminally liable in this situation? As a rommate of a subtenant I've taken money for rent expecting to sign a lease.
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Answered on May 15, 2013
No criminal liability. You may be civally liable for any money you take but I don't see anything criminal in this situation.
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Can a landlord break my lease, change my locks and remove my property and place it outside
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Answered on May 15, 2013
yes - you can sue the landlord for triple damages. what he did is called an illegal eviction. In New York only a judge can order an eviction. ...
Is a lost contract enforceable?
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Answered on May 15, 2013
the fact that the signed contract has been lost just makes it harder to prove and enforce, but not impossible. Oral contracts can be binding and a...
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Can a landlord tell you to leave and find another place to live if you are three weeks late with your rent?
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Answered on May 14, 2013
No, only a judge can order an eviction and then only after following strict notice provisions. Since your lease expired you are a month to month...