How do I get my past due rent from tenant that moved, money for damages, and water bill?

You have a claim against the Tenant for unpaid rent. Additionally, provided you followed the procedures in 14 DCMR 309, you have the right to...

I don't think there is anything you can do legally to force her to let you access her property. Within the last 4 years, I've had this...

Evictions in D.C. require that the Landlord have legal grounds. Sale of the property is not one of the reasons that a tenant can be evicted. At...

If the plaintiff don't pay his judgement on time what happen?

I am assuming from your question, that you were awarded money damages by the Court and now you are trying to collect. The good news is that if...

What is the average amount of time the court needs to rule on motions?

No such thing as “average.” First, you need to consider that the Rules have a time to file a “reply.” Specifically, Rule 12-I gives a party 7...

Breaking a parking lease?

As the previous lawyer mentioned, it depends on what the lease says. If there is an early termination provision, you can take advantage of...

My mother is the head of household and I am the co-tenant. She is threatening to put me out today. Legally, can she do that?

If you are a tenant, by law, you cannot be evicted, except by legal process. The easiest way to determine tenancy is if you are named as a...

I’m being sued in a civil case and the next step in the case is filing motions. Do I wait until the plaintiff/ lawyers file or d

Sounds like you might be in a bad way here. As you are no doubt learning, DIY Civil Litigation is no picnic. If you are referring to the motion's...

Of course you can ask what the lawsuit is about. However, the lawyers for either side don’t have to tell you. They might be willing to share and...

If by “asked” you mean that you received a subpoena for a deposition, then you are probably obligated to attend. If by “asked” you mean some guy...