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New landlord took my things without eviction notice or anything after the place flooded is this a crime?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

The website for the Minnesota Attorney General has information on the various laws relating to landlord/tenant issues so you may find some useful...

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We sued our previous landlord in small claims court and won. What's the best way to collect from him with only his home address

Adam's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

Executing on a judgment is not a simple process; actually, it's somewhat complicated with several different options for how to proceed. In my...

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We sued our previous landlord in small claims court and won. What's the best way to collect from him with only his home address

Adam's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

Executing on a judgment is not a simple process; actually, it's somewhat complicated with several different options for how to proceed. In my...

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My brother and I are 50/50 farming a field, own machinery together? I'm farming a field alone, how we handle machinery expense?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

I suggest that you form a limited liability company (LLC) for the purpose of owning the equipment/machinery and leasing that equipment/machinery to...

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I am my Mom's POA. However, now her husband has died and the lawyer will not let me handle her affairs.

Adam's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

In order to be recognized as a valid attorney in fact pursuant to a validly executed power of attorney, you will need to be in possession of the...

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Can I get in trouble by admitting that I (actually both parties) violated an OFP after it is now expired?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

The short answer is yes. Although an OFP is an order from a judge presiding over a civil court matter, in Minnesota violating an OFP is a criminal...

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Online Purchases, but never received goods? Seller won't return emails, makes broken promises, or makes excuses?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

Economics can be used in analyzing just about any decision in life. Assuming that in your hypothetical the law supports a conclusion that the...

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Damage after lease done

Adam's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Although generally a tenant is not responsible for damages to leased premises after the expiration of the tenancy/lease, that may not always be the...

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Damage after lease done

Adam's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

Although generally a tenant is not responsible for damages to leased premises after the expiration of the tenancy/lease, that may not always be the...

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Can our neighbor prevent us from using her driveway that is allowed to us via easement even if she never received the agreement?

Adam's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

The first thing you need to do is verify that the easement is "of record." Minnesota has two title record systems, registered and abstract, so you...

Adam W Heaton's Answers (41)

New landlord took my things without eviction notice or anything after the place flooded is this a crime?

We sued our previous landlord in small claims court and won. What's the best way to collect from him with only his home address

We sued our previous landlord in small claims court and won. What's the best way to collect from him with only his home address

My brother and I are 50/50 farming a field, own machinery together? I'm farming a field alone, how we handle machinery expense?

I am my Mom's POA. However, now her husband has died and the lawyer will not let me handle her affairs.

Can I get in trouble by admitting that I (actually both parties) violated an OFP after it is now expired?

Online Purchases, but never received goods? Seller won't return emails, makes broken promises, or makes excuses?

Damage after lease done

Damage after lease done

Can our neighbor prevent us from using her driveway that is allowed to us via easement even if she never received the agreement?