Unless there is a specific statute requiring the original in order to enforce the instrument, there are generally no enforceability issues with...

Do I have a case for defmation of character and slander.

Defamation cases are hard to win, but from what you've described, even if you could win, it sounds like the target is not collectible. A million...

Can a landlord run a background check on a tenant without concent?

Yes. He should have run the check before letting you into any of his properties, frankly.

How can I find out if a landlord can keep threatening me at my job and calling my emergency contact name on my application?

Probably not much. A lease is a binding contract, and if you did not reach an agreement with the landlord to terminate it, or do what the contract...

Do I need to answer an affidavit for summons of dispossessory if my landlord and I have agreed on a date for me to vacate?

You should, unless your landlord provides you a copy of a dismissal of the dispo that has the court's file stamp on it.

Can I get rid of renters property that was abandoned in my garage?

In Georgia you can file a "distraint proceeding" to essentially foreclose on the property. Then you can sell it and keep the money, and the...

Can I stipulate in my will that an adult child gets nothing if she's still in a relationship with someone I detest?

You can do almost anything you want, but what you're proposing will be guaranteed to result in litigation. What does "in a relationship" mean?...

What do I do now?

I agree with the previous answer - you haven't given us nearly enough information (and your reposted question isn't much better). Read your lease...

You can't file a leave under the same rules as attorneys, but call the Judge's staff attorney and ask what kind of accommodations can be made. Do...

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The harsh reality is that your landlord can require you to comply with your written lease agreement. You should review it carefully to see if it...