Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28502)

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How much time does my landlord have to give me a power bill after I ask and how much time do I have to pay it?

Gary's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

I would agree; this should be spelled out in your Lease. If not, you should ask for a copy, then pay immediately when you get it. If the landlord...

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If I have 2 tenants on a month to month lease and only 1 tenant agrees to sign how do I evict the other tenant out

Gary's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

You (properly) terminate the month to month lease; then sign the one tenant to the new lease. And before you do anything, you retain a good local...

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II'm renting a room from a guy that has a lease at an apartment complex. I'm not on the apartment lease but we have a lease agre

Gary's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

If you are not on the lease, your right to stay could be a bit tenuous (odds are the lease doesn't ALLOW him to sub lease without the landlord's...

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Can I charge a penalty to a roommate for breaking a verbal agreement, leaving before the five months is up ?

Gary's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

Charge a penalty? Not likely. But if you establish the "lease," and that is tis for a "specici duration" (until may), then you MIGHT be able to...

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Should I inform my landlord about a mistake on their “3 day notice.”

Gary's answer | Answered on February 15, 2018

My suggestion would be to just (somehow) get the rent to the landlord BEFORE the three days are up. Playing games with the 3 day notice MAY "buy...

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What recourse is there for a person locking your pets outside or in the garage without your consent?

Gary's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

You should consult with your the lawyer who is handling the UD action to look into seeking a restraining order. Hope this helps. gsg

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I rented an apt with my boyfriend n decided to let my son n his girlfriend n kids move in to the apt since we were all in a situ

Gary's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

It's possible; but as my colleagues have said, it' s impossible to know what the landlord will do. I can say that - you should keep an eye on the...

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Do I have to attend a proposed hearing for notice of lack of prosecution and motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution??

Gary's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

No way to know for sure without being able to review the pleading file, the substantive facts of the claim, and pending motion, knowing what the...

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How can a deposit be kept without moving in and signing lease ?

Gary's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

It can if that is what the terms of the deposit agreement your son entered into (i.e., AGREED TO) provide. In exchnge for the deposit, the landlord...

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Can you be evicted by the landlord or your apartment with a 2 day notice for unregistered guest without a court filing?

Gary's answer | Answered on February 14, 2018

No;the landlord would have to give you a so-called "7 day notice" and (most likely) offer you the opportunity to cure the default by having the...

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