Questions answered by Frank Avellone

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I was terminated for my felony background. I was upfront with the employer about it and put it on my application. Is this legal

Frank's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

This type of discharge should NOT disqualify you for unemployment compensation insurance benefit, provided that you otherwise qualify. Go ahead an...

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I am a party to a trust that owns a house, and am about to be sued for credit card debt. Can they take the house?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 17, 2012

Hard to disagree with what has been said. Bankruptcy aside, consider defending the credit card lawsuits, especially if they are brought by an...

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Can my landlord from a year ago try and charge me?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 17, 2012

Take things a step further. Assuming that you did not or cannot prove that you paid, what are your old landlord's damages? Here are a few...

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I am a renter in a died in lieu situation. I've been given 7 days to move out- do I have rights as a renter to stay longer?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 04, 2012

The real question is what happens if you don't move out in seven days? The answer is that they (the old and new owners) cannot force you out...

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There is this older couple that lives above me and everytime I put my tv on, the woman starts banging on the floors and walls.

Frank's answer | Answered on January 02, 2012

I'd be interested in hearing from other authorities, but this may not be a "legal" problem. It is true that a landlord may evict a tenant who is...

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How can I tell if a debt collection is legit?

Frank's answer | Answered on January 01, 2012

There are several avenues for seeking verification of the debt; not only that the amount is accurate but also that CACH is the legitimate owner of...

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My ex and me rented a place together. Both on the lease. I moved out the second month. Hes Evicted. How can I get out of this?

Frank's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

If you are both on one lease together, then the landlord can reasonably expect the rent to come from the unit as a whole, rather than divided...

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Landlord's attorney gave me a 30 day notice

Frank's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

Yes, 30 day notice from the landlord or the landlord's agent is fine. The next step is to determine when the 30 day period ends. This depends upon...

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I failed to file an appearance to the court within the 30 days after the summons. Do I have any options?

Frank's answer | Answered on December 26, 2011

Dear Wheaton: While agreeing with the answers provided thus far, let me add that most judges are (and ought to be) willing to let you back in the...

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We received our first mortgage summons for foreclosure 2 days ago. We would like to stay in the house but my husband is unemploy

Frank's answer | Answered on December 09, 2011

Hello Granville: Lots of issues here. First, among your various rights, you have a "right to redeem" the property any time within seven (7)...

Frank Avellone's Answers (62)

I was terminated for my felony background. I was upfront with the employer about it and put it on my application. Is this legal

I am a party to a trust that owns a house, and am about to be sued for credit card debt. Can they take the house?

Can my landlord from a year ago try and charge me?

I am a renter in a died in lieu situation. I've been given 7 days to move out- do I have rights as a renter to stay longer?

There is this older couple that lives above me and everytime I put my tv on, the woman starts banging on the floors and walls.

How can I tell if a debt collection is legit?

My ex and me rented a place together. Both on the lease. I moved out the second month. Hes Evicted. How can I get out of this?

Landlord's attorney gave me a 30 day notice

I failed to file an appearance to the court within the 30 days after the summons. Do I have any options?

We received our first mortgage summons for foreclosure 2 days ago. We would like to stay in the house but my husband is unemploy