I am terminating my lease 11 months early but landlord is taking home off the market. Am I still responsible until end date?

Yes, he has the duty to mitigate his damages, and you should remind him of that, but that argument is only material after he sues you.

Will a verbal agreement stand up in court?

So, your question is regarding the statute of frauds and also, a fraud. Verbal agreements are perfectly fine and enforceable in some...

Veterans retraining assistance program loan problem......

If it was paid then you have a clear defense. Tell the new agency that and offer to give them a copy of the receipts. Inform them that you're...

Can anything be done for someone with asthma dealing with drifting second hand smoke?

This sounds like you might a nuisance claim. Nuisance is a nontrespassory interference and it seems as if you at least have a claim to enjoin the...

Uniform Power of Attorney Act - Breach of Fiduciary Respon: Initiating a request to the courts for judicial review/remedy

You should contact an attorney; she may take the client on a contingency basis and charge nothing unless there is a recovery. If what you say is...

Landlord/Tenant laws

How does the lease describe the property to be leased? Does the rent charged match the renting of similar properties in the area?

We own a home in NC that we no longer can afford to keep (bad tenants = expensive repairs) Can we walk away without recourse?

A wise man once said, you do not actually own your property, you merely rent it from the state. There are still property taxes, if you don't pay...

Can I file for an increase in my 30% VA rating for PTSD without dropping my appeal? Should I...or can I look for another lawyer?

A client can always get a new lawyer. But you should tell your lawyer these concerns and make sure you are thinking about your welfare first. ...

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I have been diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer. I recently applied with the Veterans Admin. for my benefits, I was denied.

Hi, thank you for the question, but we need more information. I am so sorry for your diagnosis. When did you leave the military? When were you...

On a 5 day quit or pay notice,would the day posted be counted as day 1

The general rule is that the day something starts is "day 0" and the next day is day 1. There are exceptions but I wouldn't test them when it is...