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Is there anything I can do about my landlord not responding to me for months?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 28, 2016

Landlord does not have to agree to terminate your lease early. He can ignore your requests. If landlord does agree, he could require you to make...

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Hello, In preparing a will, I have a couple who I want to guide to have my children if something happens to me. DO they have to

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

You should consult with your attorney if you have one. Since you are asking this question here, it seems that you might not be working with an...

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Received temporary orders in the mail that "awarded" abusive ex custody? Is this real?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

He has an attorney. Do you? If so, talk to your attorney. If not, hire one. Until you get one, you are not likely to be able to have much...

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Why cant I collect the rent now, since the escrow account issues were all taken care of over a month ago?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

Since your tenants have an attorney who knows the system and the court process, and you don't, you are at a significant disadvantage and are not...

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What can we do if one of us holding out don't be want to sell the home. The other four wants to sell its air property left by ar

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

You need to contact a local real estate lawyer in Alabama that you can find here on Avvo at the Find a Lawyer tab. The owners who want to sell...

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What forms do I need?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

Your county probate court handles guardianships. Your county juvenile court handles custody of children whose parents are not married. The forms...

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Is there any way to have me taken from my parents due to them smoking weed while I'm in the house?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2016

Would your grandparents be willing to have you live with them? Talk with a guidance counselor at school. They have access to those who might be...

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My exwife died and both our names are on the deed to the house. Can I sell the house now that she has died.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

It depends on the terms of your divorce decree, what your deed says, and her will, if she has one. Contact the attorney who handled your divorce...

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Can I even evict her since I rent my home and she is not on the lease? Do I need to involve my landlord?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

The police are likely to advise you that it is a civil matter, and they won't be much help. As the named tenant on the lease, you could have the...

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How do I go about getting an eviction? What do I need to know? How soon can I get them out?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

Give tenants a 3 day notice to leave the premises for failure to pay rent. The notice should be delivered to them personally or posted on the door...

Joseph Bradford Jaap's Answers (9001)

Is there anything I can do about my landlord not responding to me for months?

Hello, In preparing a will, I have a couple who I want to guide to have my children if something happens to me. DO they have to

Received temporary orders in the mail that "awarded" abusive ex custody? Is this real?

Why cant I collect the rent now, since the escrow account issues were all taken care of over a month ago?

What can we do if one of us holding out don't be want to sell the home. The other four wants to sell its air property left by ar

What forms do I need?

Is there any way to have me taken from my parents due to them smoking weed while I'm in the house?

My exwife died and both our names are on the deed to the house. Can I sell the house now that she has died.

Can I even evict her since I rent my home and she is not on the lease? Do I need to involve my landlord?

How do I go about getting an eviction? What do I need to know? How soon can I get them out?