Questions answered by Richard Jonathan Cahan

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Do i have to leave

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

I am thinking each party has now posted on Avvo, what a mess for everyone. If you are harmed in any way regarding this matter then you can sue the...

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Landlord rights do i even have any

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

I cant answer exactly as I have not seen a situation where the court could not find the landlord to service the writ of reentry. But what happens...

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I live in a rental home with no lease that is owned by a Realtor, I am out of town working until the middle of March which

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

I agree with Mr. Walton. Until you give back possession or they can declare abandonment they cannot legally retake possession. You may end up with...

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Is it worthwhile sending a letter to my adversary to seen an amicable settlement?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Yes that is a good step. Send a letter with wording that this is a settlement letter and attempt and is thus not admissible for any reason in...

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I've been willed property from my mother who is still living. What is death tax?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

Generally, if her estate is not worth millions then there will not be any taxes. If she is in Texas then that applies, if another state then you...

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What r my options

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

You have a mess and the writ could be fun, but ultimately will probably not lead you to have a place to stay, but is a good first step. Then you...

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I feel i was wrongfully evicted from the property i was leasing. my landlord sold the property and i was forced to move.

Richard's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

You do have some rights remaining but the time to fight was when you were given the notice to vacate. You may have waived some claims by moving...

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Tenant died while in a rental lease. Rent was past due and family has taken over residence. How do I get them out of my house?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 08, 2015

The best thing to do is make contact with the family and let them know that rent has not been paid for this month. That you are sorry for their...

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What are the rights of a leasee and a leasor? The terms that a realtor is imposing on me seems to be heavy. Is is legal?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

$8000 deposit is out of line. I think they think you have money they can get. It may be worth an additional deposit to make the issue go away, as...

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If I settle a debt lawsuit do I still need to file an answer with the court?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Yes file an answer no matter what. That is the best thing to do. Having an attorney review the agreement is a good idea. For as little as $375 you...

Richard Jonathan Cahan's Answers (1732)

Do i have to leave

Landlord rights do i even have any

I live in a rental home with no lease that is owned by a Realtor, I am out of town working until the middle of March which

Is it worthwhile sending a letter to my adversary to seen an amicable settlement?

I've been willed property from my mother who is still living. What is death tax?

What r my options

I feel i was wrongfully evicted from the property i was leasing. my landlord sold the property and i was forced to move.

Tenant died while in a rental lease. Rent was past due and family has taken over residence. How do I get them out of my house?

What are the rights of a leasee and a leasor? The terms that a realtor is imposing on me seems to be heavy. Is is legal?

If I settle a debt lawsuit do I still need to file an answer with the court?