Questions answered by David Jason Merbaum

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Can I sue my landlord?

David's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

Yes, she is breaking the lease. This is a trespass as well and it may be criminal (I don't do that law).

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Getting out of my rental lease.

David's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

The landlord is obligated to provide quiet enjoyment as a requirement of every lease. If you can show that the landlord is not doing that, he has...

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How do i file a mechanic's lien.

David's answer | Answered on September 03, 2015

You have 90 days from the last date of work to file the lien. It is filed in the county where the property is located and is very technical so if...

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Hi, I am a homeowner. I had a room to rent so I rented it to a young man. The agreement we wrote up stated that a month to month

David's answer | Answered on September 02, 2015

Under any set of facts, whether you want to get him out now or later you have to file a dispossessory, as you cannot kick him out on your own. I...

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I purchased a home in April of 2015, seller did not disclose that property had a "holding" tank for septic system and now.....

David's answer | Answered on September 02, 2015

So the question is whether the seller knew this and never told you and whether you would have found out had you exercised due diligence. ( in other...

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I'm wondering for business since if I could start a business and it be a corporation and me be the only employee?

David's answer | Answered on September 01, 2015

If you set up an LLC or a company you are not usually personally liable for the debts of the LLC or the company. However if you disregard the...

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My recent employer is refusing to pay, because my father owes rent?

David's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Call the department of labor and file a complaint.

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What are my options to dispute a debt from a collection agency?

David's answer | Answered on August 31, 2015

Ask for verification of the debt. Also these debts are sold so many times and the collectors pay pennies on the dollar so they love when someone...

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I leased a home for 6 years, paid $7,000 security deposit, I only received $2,000, I cashed the check, can I sue for the balance

David's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

It depends. First off, the landlord had to follow certain procedures regarding retention of your security deposit and its return. However, if there...

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Can I take action against a legal firm who has had escrow funds which I was due via a FiFa from 8 years ago?

David's answer | Answered on August 29, 2015

You need to explain a bit more about the basis of your claim to the money. If the money was in trust, you should not need the Fi Fa to get it and I...

David Jason Merbaum's Answers (508)

Can I sue my landlord?

Getting out of my rental lease.

How do i file a mechanic's lien.

Hi, I am a homeowner. I had a room to rent so I rented it to a young man. The agreement we wrote up stated that a month to month

I purchased a home in April of 2015, seller did not disclose that property had a "holding" tank for septic system and now.....

I'm wondering for business since if I could start a business and it be a corporation and me be the only employee?

My recent employer is refusing to pay, because my father owes rent?

What are my options to dispute a debt from a collection agency?

I leased a home for 6 years, paid $7,000 security deposit, I only received $2,000, I cashed the check, can I sue for the balance

Can I take action against a legal firm who has had escrow funds which I was due via a FiFa from 8 years ago?