Mr. Knobelsdorf has provided a very thorough answer on this topic. I can only agree with him that turning off the utilities before the Writ of...

I want to evict my month to month tenants..can I cash the rent check and refund 10 days..how will this affect eviction?

It sounds like you should initiate formal eviction proceedings. Unfortunately with the process timeline they will probably not be out until closer...

Why would previous landlord give us run around?

Mr. Cahan is correct. If have acted properly under the contract and they have not met the accounting requirement in a timely fashion they could be...

I'm a tenant and landlord never fixes anything. place is uninhabitatable so what are my rights in Texas?

Mr. Beyer is absolutely correct. There are definitely some things you could do, but with concerns this serious I would suggest contacting a local...

Mediation request from noncustodial parent. He hasn't seen our child in almost a year.

If you intend to do the mediation without the aid of counsel then I suggest that you prepare in advance all the items of real evidence that you...

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What is my next step if my daughters father refuses to attend a court ordered mediation session. Our next court date is 10/15/14

Most courts have requirement that all parties participate in mediation "in good faith". They pretty universally see refusal to attend as "bad...

Do I have to pay next months rent if landlady gave us notice to get out? We will be out by the 13th. She can keep the deposit.

Under tenant/landlord law a lease agreement is simply a contract in which both sides agree to certain things. Without seeing the lease to review...

Is a name change for an infant possible in a state outside their home state?

This answer will depend on who currently has jurisdiction over the child for this matter. Normally a parent, managing conservator, or guardian...

Can my landlord charge me a lease break fee that isn't in my lease?

Without seeing the lease it is hard to answer your question specifically. In general if you enter into a lease you are responsible for the...

Is it legal for a welding company to have employees work a 19 hour shift?

You should contact the Idaho Dept. Of Labor or an attorney specializing in Employment/Labor law. Generally an employer can contract with the...