What can I expect, should I get a lawyer?
Most likely, the lease states that you two are "jointly and severally" liable for all the rent. If so, yes, the landlord can get a judgment against...
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Most likely, the lease states that you two are "jointly and severally" liable for all the rent. If so, yes, the landlord can get a judgment against...
In fact, your landlord can charge you for the entire month. Be happy if he/she is asking you o pay only the pro rata rent.
You ask, ". Can my sister in law handle the affairs of the estate if named beneficiary in his wil?" No, but she can handle the affairs if she is...
Are you on the lease also? Have you been contributing to payment of the rent?
A lawsuit does not solve any problem short term. It would likely take up to a year to get any relief. It would also cost you thousands of dollars....
Also, the fact that you lived w/him in his house, and whether you were caring for him or he was caring for you (the most likely scenario) has no...
This is a tough question, given your facts. I can see attorneys arguing both sides well. I think the strongest argument is this: A lease is...
You don't provide much information on what the leak was about. I am assuming you are talking about the parts on the inside of the water tank for a...
If the landlord does sue you for the rent, it will likely be in the Small Claims Branch. I you don't show up he will eventually get a money...
No, she cannot evict you for that, even if she did lose her job.