Is it legal for a debt to be sent to a collection agency before you have received the bill or even know the amount

Assuming the landlord had your new (after you moved) address, they are required to send you a statement of the condition of the property and...

This apt I'm in has mold and we've all been sick no question about it need to move but cant afford to, can we request that land

If you can't afford to move, you may qualify for free legal advice - call Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society 1-800-277-6754 and see if your...

I live in an apartment complex where I have signed a lease. How can I legally get out of this lease agreement?

Unfortunately, you probably won't be able to break your lease. The law generally does not consider your issue a sufficient reason to terminate a...

You need to get to an elder-law attorney as soon as you can. I don't know the income of your mother, but Assisted Living is either very expensive...

Contesting a will

As my colleagues have said, you can find a lawyer here on AVVO or at NAELA.ORG. Estate litigation is the area and when you call to make the...

Can you sue a previous landlord for having to leave your home due to ceiling falling out and your home being comdemned

I'm going to rephrase your question and then comment. Your question, rephrased, is "Is the landlord responsible for damages . . . ". The answer...

Are heirs entitled to accounting of funds prior to death?

YES -- and I'm going to add to my friend and VAELA colleague Evan Farr's correct response. An agent under a power of attorney (sometimes called...

What are the eviction laws if the motel is my only home?

Because you have lived there as your primary residence for more than 90 days, the owner of the property must follow the Landlord Tenant laws of...

Mr. Hays is correct: a garnishment can only happen after a court has granted a judgment. Whether or not you 'signed papers' is irrelevant to...

Should I open another bank account?

If you file Chapter 7 the credit union is not supposed to freeze or set off your account for any debts you may owe. However, you need to discuss...