Should you pay attorney fees upfront without making a contract with an attorney?

My colleague is correct.

Renting out my house per hour/night - what licensing do I need ?

I can't help you on the local licensing issues. But, certainly, if permitted, you will absolutely want liability insurance. A pool and spa?...

Anyone can sue anyone for anything. What are your damages? Did you provide your landlord with notice to repair the defects and allow him a...

How do I evict my tenant in wisconsin?

With no written agreement, your tenants are tenants "at will" or month to month tenants assuming they pay rent on a monthly basis. The benefit of...

We do not have the money to pay the back rent. Can pymt arrangements be made if evicted?

Evictions are generally to get you out of the premises. If a money award of back rent is not made at an eviction proceeding, your landlord will...

How long does it take to transcribe a family court trial?

There's no set time limit. At least in Maryland, transcriptions can be done "daily", expedited, or in the normal course of the reporter's...

The only way to know if there's a breach of your lease agreement is to review your lease agreement to determine what it states about having dogs. ...

Leases

Term generally means the entire duration of a lease. If the lease is renewed on a monthly basis, then the lease is a written month to month lease...

I rent a house in McHenry county. It is now for sale. Lease ends 5/31 If it sells before the lease ends, what are my rights?

In most states, if the house sells before the expiration of your lease, the new owners take the house subject to the existing lease. If your lease...

Can I file criminal charges against a tenant who has rented my place out to other people?

I'm not aware of any criminal charges that would apply to this situation. This doesn't mean that you may not have these as an option. Based...