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Do I have enough ground to stand on in order to sue my landlord for charging us rent on a house that is unsafe to live in?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
stop paying rent and move as soon as you find another place; if/when the landlord sues, that will be your opportunity to assert these defenses. Be...
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My home was foreclosed on after One loan mod app was lost by US bank and the next loan mod request was denied I would like to
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Answered on December 03, 2012
Many people are confused by this legal area. The lender/bank has no obligation to work with you at all, or to cooperate, once you are in default. ...
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Can publication of an "application for probate of will & for letters testamentary" serve as first publication for creditors?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
"Publication" is the key word. Filing the application with the court does not start any clock. Creditor's have 6 months from the legal...
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Is intentionally walking up to someone and screaming in their ear an offense in which a harassment charge can be filed?
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Answered on December 03, 2012
As a civil claim, not until it happens repeatedly and you can prove you warned him. Expect to pay an attorney $2,000-$3,000 as a retainer to file...
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I got charged for interest & penalties for real estate tax bill that I never received, is there a way to dispute them?
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Answered on December 01, 2012
You have a limited time to file a protest of interest and penalties and it appears that time ran out on you. At times an attorney can convince...
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How long do i have to be out after the judge gave default to the landlord
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Answered on December 01, 2012
At least 30 days; The judgment is not final for 30 days and can be set aside for good cause. You will need an attorney to do that since judges...
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I want to file an LLC but I don't have a reliable physical address
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Answered on December 01, 2012
"filing" an LLC does not legally create the company. A complete Operating Agreement must be drafted and it would not be wise to do this without an...
How long can we keep my mothers estate open, we dont want to sell her house but rent it till housing market improves?
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Answered on December 01, 2012
Mr. Herndon is right on the button.
The personal representative of the estate has an obligation to efficiently administer the estate and arrange...
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Can i break my lease leagually and get my deposit
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Answered on November 28, 2012
A lease is enforceable even if the property is sold. However, if the premises are not habitable, you can properly terminate the lease based on...
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How do I stop a neighbor from harassing me over normal, reasonable sounds from my apartment?
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Answered on November 28, 2012
Without spending some significant funds to file suit and obtain an injunction, your only remedy it to about your business and try to ignore the...
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