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Property manager offered to terminate our lease early and we accepted. She now wants to enforce the lease....is it enforceable?

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 13, 2015

Review your lease to see if there any provisions that state that in order for the lease to be modified, it needs to be in writing and signed by...

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Can I use security deposit for remaining days in rental if I am being forced to move out?

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Your rights and obligations as a tenant are listed under the South Carolina Residential Landlord Tenant Act. If you google the Act, you should be...

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I have always paid my rent on time and by cash. I get a receipt for my payment. she says I am behind and refuses to accept rent.

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Most landlords enjoy receiving a timely payment of rent each month from their tenants. Read the provisions of your lease and see if they stipulate...

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I moved out of a shared house half way through contract that stated I had to give them 30 days notice, billing me for contract

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

I'd agree with the above advice. Obtain a copy of the lease that you signed with the fraternity or the university and consult a real estate...

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We broke our lease with an apartment complex in SC due to a safety concern. Can the collection agency put a lien on our house?

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

I think this question is better categorized as a debt collection question. Based on the limited information provided, I would say that the...

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Can a property owner delegate another person to serve as a voting member to the HOA in South Carolina.

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

There is minimal information provided in this question, but if the question is "Can a member (i.e., unit owner) of an HOA give a third party (i.e.,...

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Real estate question

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

As a general matter, there is nothing illegal about seller financing. Have you already signed a lease-to-own agreement with the seller? If you...

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I have let a friend and his family stay in a room in my house. It was only suppose to be for a couple weeks. That was in October

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

To add to the information above, if it turns out the family will not voluntarily leave, you can hire an attorney that does landlord tenant law that...

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State law rent increase. How soon the landlord has to give notice? Maximum increase per year?

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

If you still have a copy of your lease, it would be wise to read the provisions to see if there is any mention that if the lease expires it will...

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Fiancé gave me cash to buy a condo. In my name only, now he wants it back.

D. Joshua's answer | Answered on February 01, 2015

I agree with the other attorney that your boyfriend is in a tough position. There are additional questions to be asked. For example, did he live...

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