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How to transfer a mortgaged property to my sister?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

(1) Transfer of a property without your lender's consent will likely trigger an event of default. (2) If the residence is your separate property,...

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Do I have to continue my parent's contract for something I own after I turn 18?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

Your question really has two facets. You're not responsible to Verizon, Spring, ATT or whomever because you have no contractual agreement with...

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How do I go about getting a roommate taken off of my lease?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

You have no right to boot him. Only the Landlord may do so, and as long as all bills are being paid there is no motivation for the Landlord to take...

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Is an early termination of a llease the same as an eviction?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

All great questions. If you don't address this in a Settlement Agreement, then future landlords and property managers may call your current...

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My landlord wants to enter my property. They gave a 24 hour notice, but I have a 14 year old at home,

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

Most leases give the landlord the right to inspect upon reasonable advance notice, and most judges will find 24 hour advance notice sufficient...

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I got a 24 hour notice about the landlords coming in for inspection. My daughter (14) is home alone. Can they enter?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

Most leases give the landlord the right to inspect upon reasonable advance notice, and most judges will find 24 hour advance notice sufficient...

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What to do when my case is in "pending default docket"

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

Call the JP Court Clerk to determine what they require for a default Judgment. Some can do this themselves just by using your pleadings. Others...

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Commercial subcontractor laws regarding money with held or back charges

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

I believe you will find that the answer to your question is solely a function of the subcontract you signed. There is no reason why the GC would go...

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If your insurance company pays you to replace are you required by law to replace it?? Is it a crime not to replace it??

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

I don't believe you are obligated to replace it, as presumably if you sold the property as-is you would receive less for it due to its damaged...

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Just bought a new car and was talked into an extended warranty. Can I cancel premium-only portion of my Visa down payment?

Stuart's answer | Answered on September 04, 2015

Good for you for using a credit (never use a debit) card. Visa, AmEx and MC have a procedure set up just for this purpose, but timing is limited....

Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6931)

How to transfer a mortgaged property to my sister?

Do I have to continue my parent's contract for something I own after I turn 18?

How do I go about getting a roommate taken off of my lease?

Is an early termination of a llease the same as an eviction?

My landlord wants to enter my property. They gave a 24 hour notice, but I have a 14 year old at home,

I got a 24 hour notice about the landlords coming in for inspection. My daughter (14) is home alone. Can they enter?

What to do when my case is in "pending default docket"

Commercial subcontractor laws regarding money with held or back charges

If your insurance company pays you to replace are you required by law to replace it?? Is it a crime not to replace it??

Just bought a new car and was talked into an extended warranty. Can I cancel premium-only portion of my Visa down payment?