Questions answered by Christopher Jon Huntley

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If we signed a lease and decided not to move in prior to start of lease.

Christopher's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

A lease is just like any other contract. You agreed to rent the premises for the term of the lease and the landlord agreed to lease the premises...

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I signed a purchase agreement on a land, shortly after I found issues and while researching the issues, I lose my earnest money

Christopher's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

I agree with Mr. Swan. It will depend on the terms of your purchase agreement and the circumstances of your case. If you want to preserve your...

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We signed a lease for a rental home until June 30 but we supplied the landlord with a 60 day intention to terminate the lease

Christopher's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

Your question cannot be accurately answered from the facts that you have provided as you do not provide the terms of your lease. If your lease...

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How do I get my exgf out of the house I own?

Christopher's answer | Answered on June 02, 2014

I am assuming that you do not have a written lease. If you have one, the terms of the lease will govern. If you have none, you have created a...

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What are the legal steps to get my landlord to make corrective action regarding mold in the house I rent?

Christopher's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

The presence of mold has been found to be a violation of what is called the covenant of habitability, a covenant that is implied in every...

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My roommate agreed to move May 1st but is still getting property out on May 15 with no previous agreement, does she owe rent?

Christopher's answer | Answered on May 16, 2014

There are several issues with your situation. I am assuming that you two are both parties to the same lease. If that is the case, you are both...

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Can I get out of my lease?

Christopher's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

It is unclear what the terms of your lease are so I cannot fully answer your questions. You not being able to control your own heat is not grounds...

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Can I personally evicted someone

Christopher's answer | Answered on May 14, 2014

The simple answer is that you can personally evict him, but see my answer to your other post on whether you have the right to evict him.

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My tenant agreed not to smoke in the house. Can I break month to month verbal lease agreement if he does.

Christopher's answer | Answered on May 14, 2014

It is unclear what the terms of your lease are. If you orally agreed to provide your tenant with 60 days notice to terminate, then you will need...

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My landlord wont fix the roof!

Christopher's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

You have a strong claim that the landlord has violated what is called the implied covenant of habitability, which may entitle you to past and...

Christopher Jon Huntley's Answers (247)

If we signed a lease and decided not to move in prior to start of lease.

I signed a purchase agreement on a land, shortly after I found issues and while researching the issues, I lose my earnest money

We signed a lease for a rental home until June 30 but we supplied the landlord with a 60 day intention to terminate the lease

How do I get my exgf out of the house I own?

What are the legal steps to get my landlord to make corrective action regarding mold in the house I rent?

My roommate agreed to move May 1st but is still getting property out on May 15 with no previous agreement, does she owe rent?

Can I get out of my lease?

Can I personally evicted someone

My tenant agreed not to smoke in the house. Can I break month to month verbal lease agreement if he does.

My landlord wont fix the roof!