If I fell through a rotted deck board,that the landlord painted over. The property owner/landlored is responsible..Correct?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
It sounds like you have a very strong case, but it is not one that is cut-and-dried. Things still need to be proven, especially the long term...
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What rights and options do we have?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
Same advice. Pay with a check, and read your lease with care to see how things stand. The landlord's estate takes over as landlord subject to that...
I previously asked a question about my Great Uncle's estate. He lived and died in PA.
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I am not a probate attorney and this level of money pushes the complexities beyond the zone where I would feel comfortable venturing a GP's...
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Is it legal in the state of PA for a 17 yr old to have sex with a 14 yrs old?
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Answered on February 22, 2017
No, it is not legal. That falls squarely into the category of statutory rape. Your coworker has the power to utterly and completely ruin the boy's...
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Do I have to include "In consideration of" an amount of money in order for a document to be legally binding in the state of PA?
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Answered on February 22, 2017
"Consideration" is the difference between a gift, which might be revocable, and a sale. It either exists or it doesn't. Lawyers put the words "in...
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What are my rights when breaking a lease?
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Answered on February 22, 2017
(A) Yes, it sounds like you have a legitimate claim. But (B), I agree that the facts don't hang together in a coherent way. You may also have a...
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Do I have a racial discrimination case?
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Answered on February 17, 2017
I had a hunch the answer would be "No" because such suits would typically be brought against a landlord or a lender, but when I looked it up there...
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Is an 8% monthly interest charge on unpaid balances on my private company's accounts allowed, especially with a signed agreement
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Answered on February 17, 2017
The magic word if you want to do your own research is "usury".
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Am I protected?
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Answered on February 15, 2017
The general rule is that you can be fired for any reason or no reason. The only interesting twist to your facts is whether it would constitute some...
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Is it wrongful termination if a company lies about the reason for layoffs?
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Answered on February 15, 2017
Not unless you have an employment contract, a union contract, or can say that the actual reason was some kind of forbidden...
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