Questions answered by M. Todd Miller

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Do we have legal right to sublet or legal rights to withhold rent due January 1st?

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

I like the constructive eviction argument but they normally succeed if your safety is at risk. Keep calling the authorities enough on your...

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Do I need to contact a foreclosure attoroney?

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

It's always a good idea to have counsel help you in any legal matter. Your story is very similar to several I've heard in the last two years. ...

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The maintenance man stole from me and now the management will not replace my things what can i do about this

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

File a report with the police and the prosecution process may cause him/her to return your items. Good luck.

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Can a private tow company restrict you from moving your vehicle, when already in gear, and not hooked up to tow truck,

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

If they have begun the tow services, I suspect they have some authorization to keep the peace and prevent you from damaging their equipment. I'm...

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I was woundering what we can do to get a house condemed

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

Contact your municipal authorities first. They are likely to act quicker than any state or fed organizations.

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Who can be listed as the Trustee/Grantee on a Deed of Trust?

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

Anyone 18 or older who isn't incapacitated. Arguably, someone you can rely on should be your first choice.

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We sold a house in a short sell, the mortgage company got paid off , there was 20000 to 30000 left over that we thought we would

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

I encourage you to hire legal counsel to review your documentation but from your brief facts it appears you should not pay until and unless the...

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If I want to sell my house and it is worth 119k. The loan on it is 188k. Will the mortgage company forgive the balance due?

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

You are describing a "short sale." You must work with your lender to accomplish a short sale. Otherwise, it's likely they will come after you for...

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So will we (step childen-who was there for him) and on his Trust be omitted from Wrongful Death Case payout?

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

In general, your stepfather's wishes are likely to be carried out. If you contest the manner in which it is currently written, feel free to...

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How can I summon someone to a contempt hearing when the sheriff claims they made several attempts but nobody answers door.

M.'s answer | Answered on December 13, 2012

As attorneys we experience this all the time. File a motion with the court for a private process server. Find one in the book or call an attorney...

M. Todd Miller's Answers (5542)

Do we have legal right to sublet or legal rights to withhold rent due January 1st?

Do I need to contact a foreclosure attoroney?

The maintenance man stole from me and now the management will not replace my things what can i do about this

Can a private tow company restrict you from moving your vehicle, when already in gear, and not hooked up to tow truck,

I was woundering what we can do to get a house condemed

Who can be listed as the Trustee/Grantee on a Deed of Trust?

We sold a house in a short sell, the mortgage company got paid off , there was 20000 to 30000 left over that we thought we would

If I want to sell my house and it is worth 119k. The loan on it is 188k. Will the mortgage company forgive the balance due?

So will we (step childen-who was there for him) and on his Trust be omitted from Wrongful Death Case payout?

How can I summon someone to a contempt hearing when the sheriff claims they made several attempts but nobody answers door.