Can I write off bad debt from taxes?

It seems likely that you can claim this as a loss if characterized properly. If the time to sue has passed your time to claim it may have also...

Can I get some money from my husband's business if we divorce?

The answer here is likely yes. Texas is a community property state, meaning that everything owned or earned during the marraige is presumed to...

Do rent-control apartments count in achieving a quorum in a coop annual board election?

Are the rent control shares entitled to vote? I believe that they are. If they are then they would appear to count for quoram purposes.

Excuses for paying rent and unlawful detainer.

No, it does not. It is in the best interest for parties to work things out here before it gets out of hand.

Can I legally withhold rent from my Landlord?

Mr. Abruzzese gives a good response. In general "self help" is not allowed except in very specific circumstances. Withholding rent is a self...

Can my Landlord evicted me at the end of my lease with out give me a notice or the option for a month to month?

This would depend on the terms of the lease. In general a LL can choose not to continue renting to you at the end of any term provided they have...

As a tenant of a commercial space what rights to parking do I have.

In general with a comnercial lease everyone has the duties and rights specifically spelled out in the agreement. What does it say about...

Mr. Russell gives solid advice here. There is however nothing wrong with filing a police report to memorialize the issue and give them the...

In a contract it states that disputes must be resolved through arbitration. Is there a way to get this into court?

You should immediately speak to a local contracts attorney and have them fully review your agreement. There are a few ways to avoid an arbitration...

Are work-for-hire agreements necessary for founders?

The only true way to tell if you need one is after litigation of the rights of some contested property. Hindsight is 20/20. Although there could...