Can I file a claim against an ex boyfriend for property that I paid for and he did not repay me.

You can sue in small claims court up to $6000, and in municipal court up to $15,000. Check your local court web site for the process and forms to...

Can I include a clause in a roommate agreement that restricts or limits guests?

You could put that in an agreement, but if a roommate didn't comply, you would have to go to court to try to evict the roommate.

You might be able to file the eviction, but in some locations, the court requires the landlord to file the eviction. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and...

What type of deed and how to remove a life estate when a sibling is receiving the house and part of the acreage?

A life estate terminates when the person granted the life estate dies. So the person with the life estate can remain living there and using the...

A verbal agreement can be enforced, if the court finds sufficient evidence to establish exactly what terms were agreed. Often, the verbal terms...

Can my girlfriend have the locks changed without my knowledge and withhold a key from me?

She should have done a proper eviction to be legal. You would be considered a month to month tenant, and can be evicted at the end of any month by...

I have a tenant that wants her deposit back, but is behind on rent, do I have to counter sue her? ?

You are not required to file a counter-claim. But it might reduce the amount you owe her, if the court agrees with her on the deposit and issues a...

Do I have to counter sue, when I know I won't get any money ?

You are not required to file a counter-claim. But it might reduce the amount you owe her, if the court agrees with her on the deposit and issues a...

Does the fine print of a contract legally have to be in the same language as the rest of the contract?

The contract should all be in English, or both English and some other language such as Spanish. Some statutes require specific contract terms,...

When can I leave my house I'm 17 and my mom doesn't treat me well?

If you leave, you could be deemed unruly and placed in juvenile detention. If there are issues, talk to a teacher, family member, or other trusted...