Questions answered by Joseph Andrew Brabender IV

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Being the landlord of my house I need to know if I'm liable to fulfil my tenants demands

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

It depends on the lease terms, but probably not. The tenants cannot just change the term of the lease whenever they feel like it. They are...

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Do I have to pay my room mate's back rent if we BOTH signed one lease?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

Terms of the lease will control. It is very common for both tenants to be responsible for all the rent.

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Property Manager threatening to have a lien placed against my property for unpaid and disputed association reserve.

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

Responding to your comments to Mr. Moens and Ms. Goldstein, fighting over principle can often make matters worse. Your legal fees to handle a...

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Can I evict the person subletting room in my apartment? (No contract signed).

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

If there is no written lease, you have a month-to-month tenant. Month-to-month tenancies can be terminated on 30 days notice. If he won't leave,...

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I'm outside the US. I need help authenticating emails sent from the US, by a public university official.

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

It is highly unlikely anyone here will know what is possible under Chinese law. If this case was in the US, you might be successful in getting...

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We need to know what the Maximum Late fee per month for rent could be in Will County Plainfield IL?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

I agree with Ms. Goodwin. Outside of Chicago and a few other municipalities that give tenants reasonable protection, there is seldom a realistic...

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Am I as liable as my employer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

I'd certainly speak with an attorney if I were you. There are likely many laws violated here and you don't want to be on the wrong side of a...

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My ex-girlfriend and I live in different counties. Which county should I file in for small claims court for $ she owes me.

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. It is always best to get a lawyer as you will have trouble winning and collecting without one. Make sure you find out...

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My mother recently passed and did not leave a will,and she has a husband,but he is ill,..and can't do a thing to be exact!

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

The best thing to do is to get a probate attorney to help you through the process. Probate is highly technical and the attorney fee will be money...

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My mother just recently passed and as i said before she has a husband,..but he has suffered from multiple stokes and he cannot,

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 17, 2013

You should see a probate/estate planning lawyer as this is a situation that is a bit tricky. If her husband is mentally competent he can authorize...

Joseph Andrew Brabender IV's Answers (5178)

Being the landlord of my house I need to know if I'm liable to fulfil my tenants demands

Do I have to pay my room mate's back rent if we BOTH signed one lease?

Property Manager threatening to have a lien placed against my property for unpaid and disputed association reserve.

Can I evict the person subletting room in my apartment? (No contract signed).

I'm outside the US. I need help authenticating emails sent from the US, by a public university official.

We need to know what the Maximum Late fee per month for rent could be in Will County Plainfield IL?

Am I as liable as my employer?

My ex-girlfriend and I live in different counties. Which county should I file in for small claims court for $ she owes me.

My mother recently passed and did not leave a will,and she has a husband,but he is ill,..and can't do a thing to be exact!

My mother just recently passed and as i said before she has a husband,..but he has suffered from multiple stokes and he cannot,