Is there a limit of time on asking a tenant for late fees due to late rent?

Is there a written lease that gives you the right to charge a late fee? If there is no written provision, does NY law have a statute which...

I am the owner of a house & all bills on my name. I have 2 housemates who refuse to help with anything. They verbally "promised

A verbal agreement which has a term of up to 12 months is enforceable. It seems as though you did not have a specific agreement. "Helping"...

My home is in FL, I live in PA how will that effect Bankruptcy filling

My colleague's response is correct in some respects, but not others. So, let us take it this way. 1) Venue, Venue is the location to file, is...

Do you have to stop paying bills for 3 months before filing bankruptcy?

There is a legal presumption that a debtor is insolvent during the 90-day period before the filing of a bankruptcy petition. The petition requires...

Am i responsible for the cancelation fee of a money order if my landlord says he never recieved it?

In the absence of a written lease containing a provision regarding this issue, this is not so much a legal question as a matter of common sense. ...

Which "record" are you referring to? Your credit report will show the judgment for 10 years, even if you do pay it off. In the public...

I regret to have to disagree with my well-intentioned colleague, but I do not see a judge setting aside a judgment. What is the basis for a judge...

You should take it to court to make sure it happens as soon as possible. How would the creditor know that you are receiving the benefits? It...

Can I stop the tenants of my property from renewing the leasing contract they have with my ex husband?

Now, you and your husband still own the property, but as tenants in common, not as tenants by the entirety. When a married couple purchase a...

My name is on renal lease. I have people living there that need to move out. What if they won't? What can I do?

Most states have an action by which you can seek to have the other inhabitants removed from the premises--it is called Unlawful Detainer. It means...