The company I work for told me that my vacation time is given yearly on my hire date which is the end of September.

It's not unusual to not have the vacation time vest until a full year of employment but it is unusual to only give a three month window to use it. ...

When can earnest money check be cashed by real estate company?

Usually earnest money checks are cashed/deposited in a trust account. The parties can agree to deviate from this in the agreement or have another...

Real estate foreclosure

Tough to answer this one without reviewing the documents. Typically a foreclosure will list all parties with any potential interest in a piece of...

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Would I lose in small claims court in minnesota for getting my rental deposit back?

Check out Minn. Stat. 504B.178, which details the deposit return rules. The burden of proof for withholding any amount of the deposit is on the...

Timeframe for filing a complaint in small claims court for not receiving damage deposit?

Minn. Stat. 504B.178 sets forth the deposit return rules. There is nothing in the statute regarding a "concerns notice." The deposit or a...

A back door key

Sure you can challenge this deduction from your deposit. It will be a proof issue so review any move-in documents that may reflect keys given and...

Death of my mom in 2010, and a refund of $500 dollars from property tax for 2009 they are not refunding.

If you are you probating your mom's estate, the court will direct where the state will send the refund (you shouldn't expect they will send it to...

Need out of our lease! Never told we needed 60 day notice on month to month lease!

If you pay rent monthly, typically a 30-31 day notice is all that is required unless your 60-day lease actually contains language requiring a 60...

How can I protect myself if someone sends me material that he does not own?

If you know the material being sent to you is not owned or has rights to use, then you should not use it or get permission from the true owner. If...

Am I legally protected and able to move in?

Typically a lease must be signed by the owner/lessor or an authorized agent of the same. There is a good argument that your uncle knew your father...