There is no will and only one heir. How can we just transfer the deed to his name without filing it in probate.

Typically in Tennessee real estate passes outside of probate. Therefore if affidavits of two disinterested parties who are familiar with the family...

What can I do about bad plumbing and raw sewage

First you must carefully read the lease to see what it says about repairs for essential services such as plumbing. Determine how you give notice of...

Need to know what type of lawyer that I contact for renting for a company who is failing to fix problems at my home I'm renting

It would best to contact an attorney familiar with and works in the area of landlord/tenant law.

Auto accident in car still in probate

The liability carrier will probably want to make any payment for the car to the estate or to both you and the estate. This should not affect your...

Do we have to replace the appliances for this rental property?

A careful reading of the lease is required. Does it say anything about appliances being provided? If it is silent about it and you only have each...

Paid pet deposit of $400- nonrefundable. Upon moveout- lessor is charging $412 to shampoo carpet. Is this not a double charge?

The previous answer by Mr. Anderson is a good one. In addition, if you did not conduct a walk thru inspection as you should have done, the landlord...

Promotion when signing lease contract- 0 deposit. Upon moving out- Lessor is charging a security deposit.

Many promotions such as free rent or deposit waivers are conditional. In the fine print that must be read carefully there are oftentimes provisions...

Can you break an apartment lease if it was broken into with nothing left but a mattress?

In most cases the lease does not provide for security. A close reading of the lease is required. The mere fact that the incident occurred is not...

Clearly you are entitled to relief. Going about it is the trick. Dealing with neighbors Communication skills more than legal ones at least at...

My roommate's girlfriend has been staying at our house for 14 days straight and I want to make her share rent.

You need to review the lease as to what it says about the occupants. If it addresses this you should discuss this with your roommate. You probably...

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