Court ordered mandatory mediation. "Answer" not filed yet. No rent deposited to registry. Is clock frozen until mediation date?

Your case has no merit as a class action. The purpose of the mediation is to allow you and the landlord to work with a mediator to try to settle...

May I submit a residential eviction for a property which I hold 50% ownership on?

Both you and your son's friend have an equal right to the house. Both of your have an equal right to allow friends to occupy the house. You could...

I live in clearwater Fl. and about 2 years ago I loaned an ex-boyfriend $10,00 to pay off a loan. I need help collecting.

If you can prove that the money you gave your boyfriend was a loan that he was obligated to pay back and not a gift, you should be able to get a...

While you are on the lease and cannot be evicted except by the landlord, your girlfriend might be abel to file for a restraining order against you...

You borrowed money to buy investment real estate and lost your equity when the real estate market went down. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac did not...

We rented a home for 3 years. The paint and carpet were not new when we moved in? What can out landlord legally deduct?

You are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear, only for extraordinary damage. You should sue the landlord in small claims court and let the...

What is the easy way to walk away from a home with a first and second?

When your sister borrowed money from B of A, she promised to repay the money she borrowed in full. She is now trying to get the bank to accept...

Can I get out of my lease without paying, for continuous problems like flooding, mold?

If the failure of the landlord constitutes a "constructive evicetion" you have the right to move out of the house. You may want to consult an...

What can I do if a tenant damages my proprty when they move out?

Whether you have the right to go onto the property depends on the wording of the lease. Since you have filed the 3 day notice, you now should...

My Social security number innapropriately displayed by business

If your identity was stolen because of the lapse by the testing center (which is unlikely), you might have a cause of action against it. You do...