Who is responsible for pipes busting in storage area and ruining my property in a rented apt building.

If Alan Brinkmeier says its probably an act of God, you can take that to the bank. He is one of the most active lawyers on this board. He knows a...

I agree that you should be able to get a local qualified lawyer to help you. If you have been presented a lease, there is going to be some money...

Was served a 'notice to quit for a repeat violation'...can they do this?

Can they do this? Well we know they did. If you wan to fight this there are two paths: 1) go to you neighbor and resolve the issue and then go...

We rented a condo we walked Into a disaster,it had not been cleaned, it had black mold in both showers and frig. Carpet etc.

Here is the problem. I'll be the lease does not say what the condition of the unit would be when they gave you the keys. Every tenant needs to...

What condition should an apartment be in for a new tenant? Don't the walls have to be painted and the carpet cleaned?

Attorney Garvin is correct. Let me guess what the lease says. It says something like: This is the entire agreement between the parties. There...

Can I not pay the bill based on error made by plumbers and missing license? Any advises how to handle this situation?

There is one reason why this will not be an easy fight. The condo has the power to make you pay their attorneys fees if they come after you for...

What is a perpetual city easement worth? My town, Crestwood, wants a perpetual easement to access the creek behind me.

Yes you need someone to help you with a value. Here are some of the factors: 1) where will the easement be located, 2) will it be located between...

Would the estate own the home or my brother own the home?

The estate is liable for anything your grandfather obligated himself to pay. If notice of the estate is advertised, the bank has one year to make...

Is it default if we refi our mortgage jointly and one of us moves out shortly thereafter?

It is not a violation of the mortgage. The mortgage has a clause which says the mortgagor (your) will occupy the property for the 12 months...

Can the IRS put a lien on a house if the deed is in my daughters name, but the mortgage is in mine.

If you transferred the property to defraud a creditor (the IRS), they can attempt to reach the property with a lien. They cannot simply because of...