Questions answered by Sarah Marshall Saville

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Forgery on a lease agreement

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 08, 2017

You should consult with an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you should call a Legal Aid or Legal Services Corp in your area.

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Can I break my lease without having to pay the termination fee if there is a mold outbreak in the apartment (complex-wide)?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 08, 2017

Written notice to the management company is required before you file a tenant's assertion. Sending the notice by certified mail creates evidence...

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How do I determine if a tenant has abandoned the property .

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 07, 2017

If you aren't sure, you can give a 7 day notice to the tenant that the premises will be considered abandoned if they do not respond in that time. ...

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I have several court fines and my wages have been garnished for over a year. Is there a way that I can stop the garnishments.

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 07, 2017

Filing bankruptcy will stop the collections process. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney to determine whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is...

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Can i take legal action against my sister due to her sending me letters accusing me of wrongfully taking items?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 07, 2017

If she is sending the letter as part of the court process, you can defend yourself and show that she is incorrect. If she is sending them to other...

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My landlord has said some very racial comments is there anything i can do? Is that a way to get out of our lease?

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 07, 2017

It may depend on the exact wording and circumstances of the comments. You should meet with an attorney to review what was said and what can be done.

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Follow up on question I have a detective in VA.Bch.Va.who violated my civil rights by no authority misconduct

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

If I am reading this correctly, the detective ordered the dog to be given to you, and your dog was actually returned to you, and you are upset that...

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Please help! Can my landlord do this

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 05, 2017

There are nonprofits in NY that offer free legal services to persons with disabilities. If they cannot cover your case, they should be able to...

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Civil rights and consumer question about Banfield pet clinic what kind of lawyer

Sarah's answer | Answered on January 03, 2017

In Virginia, you can file a warrant in detinue in the General District Court for the return of property, including animals. Private detectives are...

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Can I as my father's financial POA request to view his joint bank statement shared by wife .

Sarah's answer | Answered on December 27, 2016

You should consult with an attorney who can review the documents with you, and determine a course of action appropriate for the situation.

Sarah Marshall Saville's Answers (111)

Forgery on a lease agreement

Can I break my lease without having to pay the termination fee if there is a mold outbreak in the apartment (complex-wide)?

How do I determine if a tenant has abandoned the property .

I have several court fines and my wages have been garnished for over a year. Is there a way that I can stop the garnishments.

Can i take legal action against my sister due to her sending me letters accusing me of wrongfully taking items?

My landlord has said some very racial comments is there anything i can do? Is that a way to get out of our lease?

Follow up on question I have a detective in VA.Bch.Va.who violated my civil rights by no authority misconduct

Please help! Can my landlord do this

Civil rights and consumer question about Banfield pet clinic what kind of lawyer

Can I as my father's financial POA request to view his joint bank statement shared by wife .