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How can landlord charge for something out of my control?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

I agree with my colleague; you should consult with a good local tenants attorney, one who can review your Lease and investigate the facts you have...

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I am on community control and live in townhouse what can i do vs. house vs. apt.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

This is more of a criminal law question than one involving real estate law; you might get better responses posting your query of the criminal law...

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Can I keep the security deposit if the tenant moves out early without warning?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

Hmmm..Your facts are a bit confusing - are you, or are you NOT, the LL/owner? ("she want to the owner" ??) probably just a typo, I'm guilty myself,...

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What are the Landlord's responsibilities regarding a sewage flood in my apartment?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. If you have little income to show, and no substantial assets (and can prove both) you will be likely entitled to...

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How can I fight this lawsuit over a broken lease?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

With all due respect, your primary problem here is that you are trying to litigate/settle a lawsuit without a lawyer. After all, the only reason...

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How do I get my money back from the comptroller for an Eviction case closed for Failure to Prosecute

Gary's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

No problem; just consult with the lawyer you retained to contest the eviction. gsg

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How can I fix a quit claim deed that needed to have my husband's signature on it from 2014 who became my x in July 2015?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 20, 2016

You will need to do what you should have done back in 201 - consult witha good local real estate attorny in the County in which the propriety is...

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Landlord threw out personal items from backyard of apartment.

Gary's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

Well, if you have the funds, and the property was worth it, you can certainly retain a good lawyer, documents ll your losses with receipts, and try...

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Should I contact a lawyer and begin a libel or defamation suit against my neighbor?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

This is not a real estate law question (for which the forum is intended) you might get better responses from the "libel and slander" forum. I...

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Can I withold rent?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

I agree with my colleague, If your question is simply "can I withhold rent?" The answer is no, never. You have OTHER remedies, but that is not...

Gary Steven Gaffney's Answers (28494)

How can landlord charge for something out of my control?

I am on community control and live in townhouse what can i do vs. house vs. apt.

Can I keep the security deposit if the tenant moves out early without warning?

What are the Landlord's responsibilities regarding a sewage flood in my apartment?

How can I fight this lawsuit over a broken lease?

How do I get my money back from the comptroller for an Eviction case closed for Failure to Prosecute

How can I fix a quit claim deed that needed to have my husband's signature on it from 2014 who became my x in July 2015?

Landlord threw out personal items from backyard of apartment.

Should I contact a lawyer and begin a libel or defamation suit against my neighbor?

Can I withold rent?