Questions answered by Erick J. Bohlman

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Can I get my deposit back without a lease?

Erick's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

Based on the information provided, you should be able to get your deposit back (less expenses for damages, etc). Hopefully your landlord will not...

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Do I have to pay for power that I used under a landlord's name because I could not reestablish my account because of him?

Erick's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

If your landlord had a contractual obligation to supply you with power under the oral lease, you may have a right to go after the landlord. But,...

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My mother is living and signed a quick claim deed for her house 7 years ago with an life estate. She is now in assisted living

Erick's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

There are many factors that would affect my answer. You definitely should consult an attorney in your jurisdiction. The paperwork would have to...

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If i had to move suddenly and did so on the 17th do i have to pay a full months rent

Erick's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

This depends on your lease. But, assuming your lease is month-to-month, with the payment being due on the first of the month, you may have to pay...

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Lien on My House & chapter 7 file

Erick's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

First, you should contact the attorney who handled your bankruptcy. Some liens can be avoided in a Chapter 7. Even if your case is closed, it may...

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Repairing credit after chapter 7

Erick's answer | Answered on July 29, 2011

If you are considering bankruptcy, there is a good chance that your credit rating is already bad. You may wonder whether a bankruptcy will make it...

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Restitution was ordered to be paid to my husband

Erick's answer | Answered on July 26, 2011

If you owed money to him, you may now owe it to his estate. Basically, this means that you would now owe the money to his heirs (whoever they...

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Sm bus owner. Have to file bankruptcy. Est cost? In what order do our creditors get paid.

Erick's answer | Answered on July 26, 2011

It sounds like a Chapter 7 may be in order. Prices vary (not sure what the going rate is in California). But I would expect your attorney fees to...

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How can I stop collection agency's calls concerning a corporate credit card I once had?

Erick's answer | Answered on July 26, 2011

Often, corporate credit cards are personally guaranteed by the business owner. If this is the case, then you (if you were the owner) may be...

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This is question regarding a collection company that is trying to receive payment from me.

Erick's answer | Answered on July 26, 2011

If it is a collection agency, they must comply with the terms of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. One of those provisions requires that...

Erick J. Bohlman's Answers (76)

Can I get my deposit back without a lease?

Do I have to pay for power that I used under a landlord's name because I could not reestablish my account because of him?

My mother is living and signed a quick claim deed for her house 7 years ago with an life estate. She is now in assisted living

If i had to move suddenly and did so on the 17th do i have to pay a full months rent

Lien on My House & chapter 7 file

Repairing credit after chapter 7

Restitution was ordered to be paid to my husband

Sm bus owner. Have to file bankruptcy. Est cost? In what order do our creditors get paid.

How can I stop collection agency's calls concerning a corporate credit card I once had?

This is question regarding a collection company that is trying to receive payment from me.