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When to file appeal and when to ask court to reconsider decision How do you know when to do either action?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
My colleague is correct -- usually appeals can only be taken from a final order. You might want to file a motion for reconsideration, but even...
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Colorado Security Deposit ACT- My landlord is withholding $10-blinds, $50-carpet cleaning $ 97-util and $ 80-painting?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
My colleague is correct. A security deposit may only be withheld for damages beyond "normal wear and tear." Carpet cleanings and paintings are...
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Is it illegal to send nude pictures of my ex to other people and internet?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
Bad idea. Really bad idea. You might find yourself on the wrong end of a civil lawsuit if you do.
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Am I entitled to my deposit from private owner? What proof do I need to take action?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
Consult a local attorney. Your only cause of action might be to take the landlord to court (possibly small claims court depending on the amount of...
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I SIGNED AS A GARANTOR FOR MY NEPHEW SO HE COULD MOVE INTO HIS APT. TO START COLLEGE OUT OF STATE. I WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO PAY
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Answered on June 29, 2013
When you signed as a guarantor, you agreed to step into the shoes of your nephew if he failed to adhere to his obligations under the lease...
Can we withhold part of rent over a broken washer and dryer?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
It is unlikely that you can withhold rent. State statues are very specific as to when a tenant can withhold rent -- and a washer/dryer problem...
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How do I evict someone where the contract is verbal and not written?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
The only way you can legally evict him is to go through the court process of eviction. Like it or not, when you accepted money from him to live...
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Can I break my lease without penalty
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Answered on June 29, 2013
It will depend on the wording of your lease as to whether the complex has an obligation to guarantee you those two (2) spaces and whether the...
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Have a home which has an in-law unit which I rent to a man he works but late on paying partial payment for June has excuses.
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Answered on June 29, 2013
if he hasn't paid the full amount of rent, you can undertake procedures to evict him. As my colleague suggested, serve him with a 3 day pay or quit...
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Can I file for a Right to Attach Order in a pending dog bite lawsuit where the homeowner owns the house outright and has
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Answered on June 29, 2013
No. Not in a dog bite/personal injury case. Usually this remedy is only reserved for breach of contract cases where the property sought to be...