Who is responsible to test for mold in a rental house?

Your lease will say, if not then it is up to you to do the test and show the landlord. You must also send a 7 day notice to the landlord to try to...

I have been sued for a debt that is almost 7 yrs old? Must I leave work for depositions etc.? I am a single mom.

If there is already a judgment entered then it is good for 10 years and the statue of limitations not apply. If depositions are scheduled you must...

Probably a scam. If they serve you then seek the assistance of a lawyer.

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Hire a local landlord/tenant lawyer to send a 7 day notice to the landlord to fix the problem (remove all mold) or else you will withhold the rent...

If an original mortgage note is lost by plaintiff, does plaintiff have to mention that in their mortgage foreclosure complaint

Yes, they can claim a lost note later. What if the note was lost in between filing the complaint and now? Obviously it would be ok with most...

Can I break my lease (without penalty) if it's in pre-foreclosure?

Not unless the landlord agrees. Simply being in foreclosure is not a legal basis to break the lease. Talk to the landlord that is your only...

Received a first letter and summons for small claims court from the Timeshare resort USVI says to appear inperson court USVI

You're probably going to have to sit down with a lawyer to go over this as it sounds very complex. If the timeshare was to be sold in the court...

Can I break my lease or withhold a portion of rent?

If the problems are corrected already then you cannot withhold rent or break the lease now. You must act when a problem arises and send a 7 day...

Arrested in a sting on ppl selling mobile homes was I falsely arrested

First, this is a criminal question. Second, there's no such thing as selling land without a written agreement. If you did so then you did so at...

Foreclosure case Pro Se. Hearing for "Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Affirmative Defenses" scheduled. I need answers please.

There is a difference between a motion to strike affirmative at this and reply to a affirmative defenses. A reply requires no hearing as they will...

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