Does the amount of $1850 represent one month’s rent or two? If the latter, the landlord may have been required to refund the second month to you by...

Is there anything in the debt collection law that says I'm entitled to interest regarding past due security deposit?

The unfair trade practices act could treble it. Your landlord owes interest from the date the deposit was made into the escrow account (or should...

My ex spouse and I are both on the mortgage and deed to our home. He is filing bankruptcy. Will this affect me?

This could indeed have a collateral effect on you as the filing of a bankruptcy by any one of the debtors could be construed as a default on the...

Yes, provided you are of sound mind, you can appoint any adult (including your ex-wife) to be a power of attorney (“POA”). Given the fact of your...

When a lawyer states that he sent an investigator to take a statement and photos for a slip and fall and it's not true?

It might not have any impact if the photos and statements were obtained personally by the plaintiff (rather than by the plaintiff’s investigator)

You might start by obtaining a power of attorney from your brother and demanding from the girlfriend an accounting of his personal property. A...

Legal action against a teacher for physically disciplining my child (she left marks!) and broke his glasses on purpose?

You need to immediately address this issue, notify the school administrator that your child is being mistreated. You should also consider notifying...

Will I Be Able To Report My Landlord for unhealthy Living Conditions ?

Improper heating (among other issues) is a potential habitability issue that could allow the tenant to withhold rents until the repairs are made....

I won the full amount of small claims suit in arbitration due to no appearance of defendant, what do i do next?

First, ensure that the arbitration award has been converted to a judgment. Next, begin execution proceedings. Assuming that this was in the Court...

Gun laws?

It is within the power of probation to insist that the defendant not reside in a home where there exists a weapon; they cant take your weapon but...