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I was renting a house in md after i moved out and asked for my depost back my landlord told me the house needed a new hot heat

Debra's answer | Answered on September 01, 2012

I agree with the prior answers. Tenant's are not resposible for the replacement of a hot water heater or furnace unless the tenant's actions or...

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Im being Evicted is there anything i can do! iLost my job twice within this year and i was late almost three months

Debra's answer | Answered on September 01, 2012

Did your landlord file a failure to pay rent suit against you? If so, did the landlord get a judgment for possession? If the landlord has a...

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Will my mother win this eviction case in court?

Debra's answer | Answered on September 01, 2012

It is not likely that your mother will be able to maintain an action against her tenant if the property is not properly registered/licensed. The...

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Hi I bought a town house in Regal Palms im not paying there clubs fees and they are threating to put a lien on the house

Debra's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

I agree with the prior answer. The house is likely subject to recorded rules, bylaws and/or covenants. If you don't pay, the lien is likely...

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What is stronger, POA or a spouse?

Debra's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

The title of certain personal property will determine ownership, such as the joint bank account you have with your father. The disposal of your...

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My father passes in may of 2011 My neices and nephew have not lived in his house in years but all their mail comes to his addres

Debra's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

Not sure I understand your question. Your niece and nephew do not live in your father's house, but they do receive all of their mail there. Did...

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Received failure to pay rent notice (4th one). Rental office will not accept rent payment, Do I have any recourse?

Debra's answer | Answered on August 17, 2012

The maintenance man could not receive a judgment on a failure to pay rent suit without a hearing. Is the notice you received from the court a...

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I am an unmarried person with a house in both mine and my ex's name is there a way she can try to take everything?

Debra's answer | Answered on August 13, 2012

If you are on the deed, she cannot sell your share of the house without your participation. It may be possible for her to sell her share only...

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My brother & I were left a house and property in virginia.My mother left my stepfather lifetime rights to live in this house.

Debra's answer | Answered on August 05, 2012

You may have the right to sell the property, however, you would have to sell it subject to your step father's life estate which will likely...

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Will a lease addendum suffice when terminating a lease early?

Debra's answer | Answered on July 22, 2012

If both parties are in agreement that the lease will end on November 30, 2012, I don't see an issue as long as it is in writing and signed by both...

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I was renting a house in md after i moved out and asked for my depost back my landlord told me the house needed a new hot heat

Im being Evicted is there anything i can do! iLost my job twice within this year and i was late almost three months

Will my mother win this eviction case in court?

Hi I bought a town house in Regal Palms im not paying there clubs fees and they are threating to put a lien on the house

What is stronger, POA or a spouse?

My father passes in may of 2011 My neices and nephew have not lived in his house in years but all their mail comes to his addres

Received failure to pay rent notice (4th one). Rental office will not accept rent payment, Do I have any recourse?

I am an unmarried person with a house in both mine and my ex's name is there a way she can try to take everything?

My brother & I were left a house and property in virginia.My mother left my stepfather lifetime rights to live in this house.

Will a lease addendum suffice when terminating a lease early?