Questions answered by Debra Sue Friedman

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Is an eviction notice mailed from landlord that says pay or stay legal?

Debra's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

The only way a landlord can schedule an evicition through the sheriff's office is if the landlord has filed a legal action and the court has...

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Can my landlord legally evict me for unpaid rent when I prorated it due to withheld property?

Debra's answer | Answered on September 18, 2013

Were you served with a complaint for failure to pay rent? If so, go to court. The judge will ask the landlord how much rent is due. The judge...

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Is my roomer liable for the months rent if he stays a week into the rent cycle before he leaves?

Debra's answer | Answered on September 07, 2013

Based on the limited information you've provided, it would seem that your tenant would be required to pay September's rent.

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First how are u 2nd since i moved in things at the house been falling apart or hasn't been fixed and now just found out that we

Debra's answer | Answered on September 07, 2013

Your question is not clear. If you are suggesting that are not going to pay your rent and hope to move our prior to eviction to avoid having to...

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I have a claim filed against me from my landlord for damages and utilities totaling 400 dollars.

Debra's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

You didn't sign a lease, but you posted a security deposit. Sounds like there was some kind of a lease, even if it wasn't written. I suggest you...

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Can more years be added on to a car loan by the bank without a notice.

Debra's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

You need to review your promissoy note to check the term of the loan. Was it a 7 year loan? 5 year loan? or more? What were your monthly...

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Why am I asked to pay $250 tax for inactive DE LLC? Now its actually $463 to due late penalty and interest.

Debra's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

If you want to maintain the LLC, you will have to pay the charges. If you don't want to maintain the LLC, you must dissolve it. There are fees...

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I need help in learning my rights as a tenant in getting my deposit back from a rental I lived in for almost 7 years.

Debra's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

Assuming you gave proper notice to terminate the lease, you are entitled to a written itemization of damages the cost of which the landlord intends...

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I renting a basement apartment I think is illegal what are my rights.

Debra's answer | Answered on July 07, 2013

Wehn you ask what your rights are, it is not clear what your goal is. Do you want to stay in the apartment and have the landlord address the...

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Do we have an way of obtaining payment from an ex-renter?

Debra's answer | Answered on June 23, 2013

You can file a breach of contract action against her - likely in the District Court unless the amount of damages exceeds their jurisdiction. You...

Debra Sue Friedman's Answers (281)

Is an eviction notice mailed from landlord that says pay or stay legal?

Can my landlord legally evict me for unpaid rent when I prorated it due to withheld property?

Is my roomer liable for the months rent if he stays a week into the rent cycle before he leaves?

First how are u 2nd since i moved in things at the house been falling apart or hasn't been fixed and now just found out that we

I have a claim filed against me from my landlord for damages and utilities totaling 400 dollars.

Can more years be added on to a car loan by the bank without a notice.

Why am I asked to pay $250 tax for inactive DE LLC? Now its actually $463 to due late penalty and interest.

I need help in learning my rights as a tenant in getting my deposit back from a rental I lived in for almost 7 years.

I renting a basement apartment I think is illegal what are my rights.

Do we have an way of obtaining payment from an ex-renter?