Questions answered by Matthew S. Chase

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Can a landlord legally issue such notice? Can he act against a tenant raising this matter (non-renewal of monthly lease)?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 17, 2015

I would guess that this "rooming house" is in no way a legal residents of that sort. The inspection would-year-old that he is illegally operating...

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What is a probation revocation hearing?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 09, 2015

Get back in contact with the lawyer who handled it. He will know the case and can hopefully have the deadlines extended to complete the terms of...

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What are my options for getting the calls to stop and can I go after both the real estate company and the collection agency.

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 03, 2015

You should contact an attorney. You may have a good claim for violations of the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collections Practices Act) by the collection...

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Can one roommate terminate a lease?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 02, 2015

Without seeing the lease itself, and reading what it says about such matters, I'm going by the simple assumption that it is the usual residential...

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How to get out of my lease due to rodent issue?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 30, 2015

You may have a good claim for constructive eviction, but you should consult an attorney. Other factors also may come into play, and what county you...

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Do I need a attorney?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 29, 2015

In addition to everything correctly pointed out by Mr. Vighi, short answer is yes, an arrest CAN (not will) revoke your bond. Speak to counse or...

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The judge dropped charges, but the prosecuting attorney keeps picking it back up and they have no evidence. What can we do?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 25, 2015

Your brothers need to speak directly with counsel, and if they currently have an attorney which you feel is inadequate, hire someone new. It is...

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Do i still owe landlord despite signature "paid in full"? Is my landlord harassing me and my mother?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 21, 2015

I agree with Mr. Eisenberg, and would simply add that you should wait, and if sued, hire one of the excellent attorneys on this site. If your...

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I am disabled on a fixed income. Can I get a lawyers help to get my personal property from the home were I was e-legally evicted

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 20, 2015

You should immediately hire an attorney, however my guess is based upon what you posted here you cannot afford to hire one very possibly. Call...

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Can I still collect Dec rent when my tenants are being evicted by the 23rd of Dec?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 19, 2015

In addition to the other answers, which are both correct, you should note that the 40 days to vacate is a peculiarity of the 22nd Circuit (St Louis...

Matthew S. Chase's Answers (641)

Can a landlord legally issue such notice? Can he act against a tenant raising this matter (non-renewal of monthly lease)?

What is a probation revocation hearing?

What are my options for getting the calls to stop and can I go after both the real estate company and the collection agency.

Can one roommate terminate a lease?

How to get out of my lease due to rodent issue?

Do I need a attorney?

The judge dropped charges, but the prosecuting attorney keeps picking it back up and they have no evidence. What can we do?

Do i still owe landlord despite signature "paid in full"? Is my landlord harassing me and my mother?

I am disabled on a fixed income. Can I get a lawyers help to get my personal property from the home were I was e-legally evicted

Can I still collect Dec rent when my tenants are being evicted by the 23rd of Dec?