Questions answered by Shaun George Jamison

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My landlord gave me to the 28th to pay my back pay rent but then turned around and filed a u.d on the 28th.

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 29, 2011

You may have a case, but you need to follow the procedures outlined in the website below. Good luck! This is general legal information and does...

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Breaking a shared lease

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 29, 2011

She might be more inclined to leave if she realized you were serious about leaving. Review your lease to see what kind of notice is required and...

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Our couch and chair were destroyed while in the possession of a repair company. How should we proceed?

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 28, 2011

First thing to do is check the service agreement. What was the agreement as to their obligation to safe guard the property? I think it's awfully...

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I have a tenant who is 4 months, almost 5 months, behind in rent. What is the process for eviction and recovering rent?

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 28, 2011

You'll need to file an unlawful detainer action, the sooner the better. I've attached information from the Hennepin County courts. Lots of things...

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Where to find emergency Ex Parte form for Massachusetts

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 27, 2011

Call the court in Massachusetts to see if they have a pro se help desk (we have one in Hennepin County). They may have other resources for you. ...

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I signed a lease for contract for dead if i can qualify but i don't want to buy it any more can i break my giving a 60 day not

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 27, 2011

The key is to read your contract. If you are allowed to give notice to get out, then that's what you'll want to do. Follow the directions for...

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I am the secondary power of attorney for my mother. She previously lived in Iowas & my brother was closer. She now lives by m

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 21, 2011

Assuming that your mother is competent to revoke the power of attorney and execute of new one for you in Minnesota, that's the way to go. If she...

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Paying too much child support?

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 19, 2011

He should talk to a lawyer. There are several concerns here. The #1 risk here is that she is drawing public assistance and he's paying her money....

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Is there a form for an "equitable title"

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

Equitable title is a term for someone who owns an interest but does not have legal (of record) title. I assume this is in regards to real estate. ...

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My husband and I have a will, made in 1989 leaving everything to each at death. Can the adult children contest the will if they

Shaun's answer | Answered on January 06, 2011

They "could" contest it, but they would need an actual reason (such as improper execution or undue influence) AND even if they did win, it would ...

Shaun George Jamison's Answers (99)

My landlord gave me to the 28th to pay my back pay rent but then turned around and filed a u.d on the 28th.

Breaking a shared lease

Our couch and chair were destroyed while in the possession of a repair company. How should we proceed?

I have a tenant who is 4 months, almost 5 months, behind in rent. What is the process for eviction and recovering rent?

Where to find emergency Ex Parte form for Massachusetts

I signed a lease for contract for dead if i can qualify but i don't want to buy it any more can i break my giving a 60 day not

I am the secondary power of attorney for my mother. She previously lived in Iowas & my brother was closer. She now lives by m

Paying too much child support?

Is there a form for an "equitable title"

My husband and I have a will, made in 1989 leaving everything to each at death. Can the adult children contest the will if they