Notwithstanding the fact that I would always encourage a written lease to be executed by the parties, it would seem that based on past actions,...

How do I find the ordinance of which I have been charged with in Bedford County, VA?

The summons should, in theory, state the code section for which you are being cited. Your zoning ordinance with the code sections as well as civil...

There was mold build up under the house when they rented it to me and my daughter has been sick for 5 months here what do i do

In most leases there is an implied warranty of habitability. This warranty imposes an obligation upon a landlord to maintain the premises in such...

What can i do about the noise that's coming fm the upstairs apt.?

You have an implied warranty of "quiet enjoyment" in your lease. You are doing the right thing by speaking with your manager, and your manager...

Does a party to whom discovery was sent, and which does appear untimely, need to object to this untimliness before the due date

Well, I would argue that the requests are deemed admitted. I cannot speak to California law but in Maryland, if a response isn't given within 30...

Yes. I've actually done it before in a case; I cross-designated an expert because I knew his ultimate opinion (based on past depositions and...

Have issues with Landlord collecting rent early, has not paid property tax for 2 months, what are my rights.

If you have a written lease and the lease requires the rent to be paid on or before the 15th of the month, then you have the right not to pay rent...

Can my landlord sue me for more than unpaid rent?

I agree with the advice provided by my colleague. If you and your LL both agreed that the lease would be expiring (i.e. you gave proper notice...

My mother gave me $500 a week to take care of her full time. Is this considered gifting according to Medicaid?

I agree with the above advice and would simply like to add the following: Regardless of whether you were 1099'd or not, you should've reported...

Is it illegal to electronically manipulate a signed dated agreement by adding the signature and date?

You really don't give me enough information to know what's going on. I'm deducing that someone at Sears opened an unauthorized account under your...