Questions answered by Jonathan Klurfeld

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Can I sue for defamation of character/slander?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

Very unlikely no. Defamation is incredibly hard to prove and simply an inclination that you think they may think you are a troublemaker is not...

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What can I Do if the person who rent a room in my apartment asks for money back?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

Also remember that if you are leasing the apartment and rented a room to someone without permission of the landlord you could be evicted too; so it...

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Do I file or does my landlord against my spouse who is not on the lease? for him to be taken out by the sheriff

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

You as a tenant cannot evict someone (a co-tenant for all intensive purposes) from a property, only the owner can who is the landlord. The...

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I WAS DENIED ALIMONY BY A JUDGE ; WHEN I WAS ABANDONED BY MY SPOUSE OF 45 YRS.5 YRS AGO. I CANNOT EXIST ON SS.CAN I SUE HIM?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

I understand that personal issues are coming in but unless you can prove he makes more than what he claimed, and the judge already bought, then you...

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I received an intent to foreclose from my HOA.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

There is definitely still time to negotiate something, but as you can see you will need to hire a lawyer. Lawyers typically respond better to...

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Family in rental property verbal harassment over code enforcement issues

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

There are no threats so a judge isn't going to issue a retraining order. But definitely contact the property owner and let him/her know what is...

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My lease includes a sublease clause, can I evict that person or does property owner have to?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

If they are claiming ownership then the landlord may need to get involved and file an ejectment; which is like an eviction where someone is...

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I can't. Afford a lawyer and was wondering can I depose my ex wife during a divorce case?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

If you don't know if you can depose her, how are you going to set it up, notice it properly by the rules and ask questions that are within the...

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Would I be able to file a motion for an emergency hearing for these issues? This legal matter may cause me to lose my job.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

It is unlikely the court would consider this an emergency. The only emergency judge's typically consider in family is danger to you or the child. ...

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Can i file chares against someone that rented my home, broke the lease, damaged my property & turned on utlities in my name?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on August 10, 2015

File charges for what? This isn't a criminal matter but purely civil. You will have to hire and pay a lawyer to sue this person and hope they...

Jonathan Klurfeld's Answers (12158)

Can I sue for defamation of character/slander?

What can I Do if the person who rent a room in my apartment asks for money back?

Do I file or does my landlord against my spouse who is not on the lease? for him to be taken out by the sheriff

I WAS DENIED ALIMONY BY A JUDGE ; WHEN I WAS ABANDONED BY MY SPOUSE OF 45 YRS.5 YRS AGO. I CANNOT EXIST ON SS.CAN I SUE HIM?

I received an intent to foreclose from my HOA.

Family in rental property verbal harassment over code enforcement issues

My lease includes a sublease clause, can I evict that person or does property owner have to?

I can't. Afford a lawyer and was wondering can I depose my ex wife during a divorce case?

Would I be able to file a motion for an emergency hearing for these issues? This legal matter may cause me to lose my job.

Can i file chares against someone that rented my home, broke the lease, damaged my property & turned on utlities in my name?