I agree with my colleague; if your brother will not vacate voluntarily, ask your lawyer to take steps to have the courts remove him. Hope this...

Your mom should consult, and possibly retain, a good local real estate litigator. Find a few; contact them and ask about their experience, fees,...

The 'cop" was wrong; she has no right to be there for that reason. This is understandable, as he is not a lawyer. That said, your best bet here is...

I agree; do NOT withhold rent. This depends first on whether your LEASE requires AC, and if it requires the LANDLORD to maintain it. If so, you can...

I agree with colleagues; it's not very likely based on these facts (i.e., no agreement; no procuring cause). But that's just a guess; it depends on...

You should not use a "quit claim" deed. It can cause title problems down the line, including with acquiring title insurance, and it costs the same...

I agree with my colleague, on these facts, it is very likely you created a "gratuitous bailment" and now have to take "reasonable care of the...

Yes; but the "warning" you are looking for is likely the LEASE. Take it to a good local tenant's lawyer for review. I'm sure the fact that you...

Far too fact-intensive a matter for on line review. the lease controls, YES - but where does it say YOU CAN have overnight guests? I'm sure it...

No, sorry. And you should not be asking the "sheriff" for legal advice - as he or she is NOT likely a lawyer, and really has no clue. Either retain...