I was told by an employee to decline insurance when I rented a truck because I already had coverage through my auto insurance...

Waiving insurance in this situation wouldn't preclude you from bringing a claim against Budget for failure to properly maintain its vehicles. A...

What if the year is wrong on my move in date? Is that enough to throw out the lease?

Ordinarily this will not entitle you to relief from the lease. You were aware of your own move-in date and it would be difficult to show how the...

Can I break my lease without penalty if I have emotionally suffered from living there?

This is too nuanced to give you a complete answer. You should speak with an Iowa attorney. If you have a decent relationship with your landlord...

What do I need to consider when doing a real estate transaction with out a realtor?

It's dangerous to handle these details on your own. In Montana we have a statutory broker designation that allows the agent to prepare documents,...

Pay off everything immediately so that you're not in a dispute over whether you can occupy the space and then consult an attorney about seeking a...

Can i sue the tenant downstairs for blocking and refusing to unblock my emergency exit?

There are so many unknowns here that I don't think I can give you any case-specific advice. One option would be to call to the fire marshal and...

What can my landlord do if I threaten to beat him up over the phone? but never actually did or even made a attempt to harm him.

I think the real question is do you want to continue renting from this guy? You can send him back a letter indicating that you disagree with the...

Any exceptions to American Rule that will make me liable for defendant's attorney fees if I loose negligence claim?

If you sue in straight negligence there will be little chance for the prevailing party to recover fees. You really do need to speak with an...

What is my recourse?

If your landlord hasn't initiated eviction proceedings then you have a right to be there; and if you have a legal right to be there, then your...

My ex wife reuses to re-fi the 2nd mortgage to get my name off of it. What can I do to ensure this happens?

If she refuses it's likely you can petition the court to enforce the decree. If you were represented the first time around and weren't dissatisfied...