What sentence do i write to extend lease 5 mo's beyond 12 months

I would suggest something like this: "Tenant has the right to extend the term of this lease for an additional five (5) months upon the same rent...

I agree completely with the above. It sounds like your grandmother left you a 40% ownership stake in the house, and your mother 60%. You both would...

What is my responsibility in regards to custodial checks that do not contain my name or title?

Right and wrong aside, why is this a problem? The checks were deposited in your father's account, you can show that, and it costs less skin off...

I won a civil award against a company. The company did not pay. Do I now have to get a judgment on the company?

If you won in court, THAT was the judgment. You are now in the land of collections work. I will mark the practice area accordingly to get you some...

Is calling somebody a profane name defamation?

Just to be clear - it is the students who are talking about suing you for defamation? If so, there are two theories I think you are asking about....

Am I fully responsible for the cost of replacing the carpet in my apartment?

Basic Rule: tenants have the duty to return the premises in the same condition they were in when the lease began, reasonable wear and tear...

This is a bit more complicated than it sounds. You have the right to a "habitable" property. The landlord is violating that on an intermittent...

Probably. Let me rephrase the question for you. You entered into an agreement with two other girls to rent an apartment. In connection with that...

Neighbor allows dogs and cats to use the bathroom on my property

First, I sympathize. This kind of bad-neighbor problem eats at you like a toothache. The most maddening part is that it simply shouldn't happen,...

My answer is "Yes, but." Yes, you can pay a manager with a share of the profits. But "profit" can be a bit hard to define once you start taking...