We're trying to rent a house from this owner who's out of state right now.

You are right to be wary. There are scams like this. You need to check the deed records to confirm that he owns the home, and the court records...

What can I do in this situation?

If you have received a summons from the court with a copy of the lawsuit filed against you, you must answer it within the time limit specified,...

What should i do about this situation? How should i handle this?

If the court served you with a summons, then you must answer the complaint by the deadline specified in the summons, typically 28 days after the...

Is it legal to present a lease renewal offer with these discriminatory tactics? If I sign the renewal are both contracts valid?

A landlord can offer such terms. it is not discrimination, unless you are in a protected class, and landlord is offering these terms only to those...

If I have loans or credit cards that DO NOT have my wife as a secondary,if something was to happen to me would she be responsibe

If you died, then your estate would be responsible if the creditors made claims against the estate. But if she did not co-sign for the credit...

How do I get sis to comply with my request to have the chair made available for my mom to use at the NH for therapeutic needs?

There are limits to what the legal system can accomplish, and practical considerations of the costs. For the cost of involving an attorney in an...

The police and prosecutor determine if something is criminal. Often times they don't want to be bothered, so they say it is a civil matter, and...

Is there a statute that would allow an old sewer system to be grandfathered in and force me to accept this easement? Thank you

Yes, the neighbors might be able to have a court declare that the sewer easement exists and you are obligated to honor it. Easements can exist...

I am currently seventeen and will be turning eighteen in October. Can my mother prevent me from living on campus?

When you turn 18, by law you are considered an adult, and legally can then make your own decisions and can live where you want, along with...

What can I do to get that money?

Your grandmother's will might have directed money to go to her grandchildren, but if she gave away all that money to your mother before she passed...