Does my landlord have to clean or replace my carpeting after a certain amount of time?

No, there is no requirement for a landlord to update the property. You should request it, especially when it comes time to renew your lease. ...

What can happen if I don't show up for civil court??

If you're not there, you will lose. In most cases they will receive a judgment against you in whatever amount they ask for. Sometimes the Judge...

Called on my landlord because of his dogs he dont clean up. now he is threating to raise my rent and kick me out

With only a month-to-month lease, the landlord can change the terms every month, including simply ending your tenancy. There is no limit on how...

How long can I stay in my auntie house after death?

This is a Probate question, not Divorce. There is no time limit for you to stay there. Whoever is in charge of her Estate (Executor or...

What should I do?

Contact the police immediately and look into obtaining a Civil Protection Order.

When somebody is suing me, do they contact me personally, or does their lawyer contact me?

Once a creditor is not satisfied with the response he or she is getting to demands for payment, it is typical to turn the matter over to a...

I'm not the biological mother do I have rights?

Unfortunately, you do not automatically have any rights to the child. But you certainly are in a position to ask a court to give you rights. ...

What is exactly a no harassing contact order??

Notify the police and the prosecutor and let them deal with charging him with violating the existing Order. You can also see about getting your...

How much notice must I give a renter who stays with us and has no lease??

You have to give a 30-day Notice to terminate his tenancy. If rent is due on the first of the month, if you give him the notice today it's...

You need to hire a lawyer ASAP. Unless there is a court order, both married parents have equal rights to the children. Since there already is a...