I am trying to straighten out my credit and got my annual credit report in mid Jan. The second week of February I received an

While Dani's advice covers many of the issues, let me clarify one point she made - a creditor most certainly can sue you on a debt where the last...

What can happen if I walk away from my mortgage & 2 equity loans.

You do not indicate whether the prior bankruptcy was a Chapter 7 or 13, or exactly when it was filed. This can have some bearing on the advice you...

Is there a legal way to get out of a lease due to my partner filing bankruptcy but both of us on the lease ?

Your circumstances are a good example of why caution is needed when entering into a lease or other credit transaction with another person as a...

Do I have to give my landlord notice of my moving, if my building is being condemned?

If you want to have a claim for recovery of your security deposit, give the landlord notice of your new mailing address within 4 days of moving...

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I signed a 6 mo lease in Aug 2011 , I'm still living there 1 . 5 years later and have not signed any other lease since then .

Once you become a "month-to-month" tenant, the landlord may change any of the terms by giving you 30 days notice. Pets can be a source of problems...

You are entitled to enforce your land contract either by foreclosure (longer and more costly) or a land contract forfeiture, which is handled by...

Can I pursue legal action if information regarding title problems was withheld from me when purchasing a house?

The purchase agreement will point to what you may be able to recover. If the seller was required to provide a warranty deed and was unable to do...

My girlfriend got sued from a tow truck company and they won the case can they garnish her taxes?

A payment order only protects the defendant from a wage garnishment - the creditor is free to continue collection efforts in other ways, such as a...

Am I legally responsible to pay off a debt that my ex wife incurred in my name and will my credit report suffer if I don't pay?

The Identity Theft Resource Center is a non-profit group helping people deal with these issues. I have included a link to their site for...

Can I be evicted from my Manufactured home that I completely own & have the title to, but am leasing the lot on which it sits?

The statute mentioned by the other attorney will provide some guidance. You could be placed in the position of having to sell or move the home...