If I have lived in a motel for more than 30 days do I have any rights

That is the best question I've seen in a while. I suspect you do have rights similar to those a tenant would have under a lease agreement. It...

Family members are nearly always defined as spouses, natural or adopted children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, nephews, nieces,...

Is this landlord harassment?

Absolutely. There is a NYC tenant’s website on which you may find forums and advice from other tenants. http://www.tenant.net/ Columbia...

What do I do if I will be out of the country when I am supposed to pick my kids up on Sunday at 6pm from their dad?

In most states the answer is 'no' you cannot change the settlement/ custody arrangements the court ordered without court permission. Contact a...

What constitutes a "public statement" for defamation in WA state?

In Washington, defamation claims have four elements: 1.falsity; 2.an unprivileged communication; 3.fault on the part of the defendant;...

My landlord just called and said we had eviction court today. i did not know we had court. he said it was mailed to me, i never

It is not clear if you have a lease agreement, under what circumstances the landlord is pursuing the eviction, or whether the court handed down a...

Am i responsible for backed up sewer because I have long hair???

No. Attorney Brinkmeier has it right, save your receipt, it's evidence of your story's truth and unless your landlord's plumber can pull...

My landlord has entered my home 3 times and i didnt know he was even in town. what can i do and i am very scared?

Your Landlord's actions are way outside the bounds--he is trespassing. The Wisconsin State Bar Association recommends you contact the Wisconsin...

Can a file anything on a 24 hour vacate notice

The facts you posted are not clear. However, you should know that eviction is a process--it has rules, timelines and guidelines. Landlord tenant...

If a 13 year old is arrested for shoplifting on a military base, does the charge carry into the civilian world?

It sounds to me as thought the bas MPs cut you a break and did not report the incident to the local civilian authorities. If you never appeared in...