Questions answered by Stephen R Schreiber

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Can my landlord evict my wife if she didnt sign the lease?

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

I don't practice law in Nebraska, but here are my observations. Its not your landlord's problem and technically I'm not sure that your landlord...

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Can I sue for rent and damages

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

I don't practice in VA, but the answer is YES, you can sue her for rent, damages, etc. You will need to find a local lawyer, but before you spend...

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Can a landlord require a tenant to keep the utilities on after they turn the keys over?

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

I do not practice law in North Carolina, but your questions appear pretty generic. No the Landlord cannot require you to pay for utilities after...

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Must I return a deposit to a would be renter who changed their mind after 40 days ? Can attorney place a lien on my property?

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

I do not practice law in CT, but here is my take on your issue. I don't know how much of a deposit you have, but assuming it is less than your...

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What is the best way to get a tenant to pay their utilities bill before the landlord gets stuck with it?

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

The Landlord is entitled to deduct the unpaid utility bill from the Tenant's security deposit.

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Tenant moved with no notice on MTM lease, can I sue for 2 mts rent and keep deposit (per lease) when 60 days notice is required?

Stephen's answer | Answered on December 27, 2010

I don't practice law in PA, but here are my observations. If the lease is now month to month, then you can't sue for 60 days rent. You can use...

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Is it legal to file a quitclaim deed after someone dies. If so, Is there a time frame on the filing.

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 06, 2010

I am not licensed to practice in CT, but here is my free advice.... You may have a valid claim. Generally, you are correct, if she died while you...

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We are renting a townhouse and our lease is up. the landlord is requiring up to clean all area's including behind the refrid. st

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 06, 2010

The first thing you need to do is read your lease. If your lease termination date was 10/31 then you have the right to stay until then. If your...

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Is buying a house rent to own a good idea.

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 06, 2010

I do not practice law in North Carolina, but here is my free advice... It's all negotiable. Generally, you do not want to be responsible for...

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Should i pay the association of the condo or the landlord?

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 06, 2010

I do not practice law in Florida, but I would not recommend paying the rent to anyone but the landlord until the property is foreclosed. If you...

Stephen R Schreiber's Answers (59)

Can my landlord evict my wife if she didnt sign the lease?

Can I sue for rent and damages

Can a landlord require a tenant to keep the utilities on after they turn the keys over?

Must I return a deposit to a would be renter who changed their mind after 40 days ? Can attorney place a lien on my property?

What is the best way to get a tenant to pay their utilities bill before the landlord gets stuck with it?

Tenant moved with no notice on MTM lease, can I sue for 2 mts rent and keep deposit (per lease) when 60 days notice is required?

Is it legal to file a quitclaim deed after someone dies. If so, Is there a time frame on the filing.

We are renting a townhouse and our lease is up. the landlord is requiring up to clean all area's including behind the refrid. st

Is buying a house rent to own a good idea.

Should i pay the association of the condo or the landlord?