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3 of us signed a lease for an apartment. One just up and left and now refuses to pay there share. Can we go after them

Alan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

Based on what you have posted you can require the person that signed the lease to pay his/her share of the rent based on your agreement.

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Noisy Children upstairs

Alan's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Your questions do not have black and white answers. You as the landlord must establish reasonable requirements and enforce them without bias. ...

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My car was stolen and was recovered a total loss. The police suspected my boyfriend and I and they took some of our property.

Alan's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

In this type of situation I would have advised you to consult an attorney as soon as the police started questioning you. I think you will be best...

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Do we have a lawsuit and should we get a lawyer?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Unless you have a specific contract you are an at will employee, which means that you can be terminated for any reason, except illegal...

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Needing direction on what type of attorney we will need for issues pertaining to the purchase of our home.

Alan's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

If you have already discussed these issues with the builder and contractor and cannot reach a resolution, then you need to consult a attorney to...

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Should I take legal action against my neighbor for building on my property??

Alan's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

Legal action would not be my first thought. Have you talked to your new neighbor to discuss the survey. There are a number of options that can be...

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Can I sue someone for selling me a car as is and it turned out to be a bad car?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

Generally when you buy a care as is it means that you accept the car in the condition that it is, that you have fully inspected the car to your...

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Can I sue for slander/defamation?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

Based on just the information in your post I would say you do not have a strong claim. The issue is not whether you believe that you can identify...

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Can a probate judge give advice to a participant before a hearing?

Alan's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

There is nothing illegal about a judge "advising" an attorney to not withdraw from a case. It is unclear from your post how the judge advised the...

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My lease at my apartment is up for renewal. The new property manager is demanding I sign a new lease that is very questionable.

Alan's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

The property owner has the right to hire a manager and set the terms for the rental agreement. You can accept the terms of the new lease or move. ...

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3 of us signed a lease for an apartment. One just up and left and now refuses to pay there share. Can we go after them

Noisy Children upstairs

My car was stolen and was recovered a total loss. The police suspected my boyfriend and I and they took some of our property.

Do we have a lawsuit and should we get a lawyer?

Needing direction on what type of attorney we will need for issues pertaining to the purchase of our home.

Should I take legal action against my neighbor for building on my property??

Can I sue someone for selling me a car as is and it turned out to be a bad car?

Can I sue for slander/defamation?

Can a probate judge give advice to a participant before a hearing?

My lease at my apartment is up for renewal. The new property manager is demanding I sign a new lease that is very questionable.