Questions answered by Andrew Martin Bernick

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What can I do if my landlord refuses to return money?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 12, 2017

Generally a LL is not obligated to prorate the end of a lease. "Moving out" but without "removing all of your stuff" does not mean you surrendered...

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Can a landlord not accept my rent and partial late charge only short 94 dollars for late charges ..And evict me never been lat

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 12, 2017

Yes a LL can terminate your lease if your rent is even one day late. And the LL can apply any funds received first to late fees. However, I am...

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Leased house in SC. TX Landlord uses TX lease contract? Lease clause says TX law applies.

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

If the property is in SC then the SC county where the property is located has jurisdiction in any LL/Tenant dispute. If the lease states TX law...

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Is it illegal to list yourself as a tenant but not live at the place?

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

What you did is enter a lease contract by misrepresenting your purpose and with no intent to comply. This could be considered fraudulent. At the...

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I was served a court order writ of possession and the writ will be executed on or after January 9 2017 at or after 10 am what do

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

If the landlord has received a writ of possession then it may be too late. You have grounds to appeal depending whether you received proper...

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Can I sue my apartment complex

Andrew's answer | Answered on January 11, 2017

Before a landlord is liable to you for repairs there are specific steps you must take as a tenant. First it must be a repair of a condition that...

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Dispute with HOA

Andrew's answer | Answered on December 22, 2016

The answer is "maybe". It depends on the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of your subdivision. If the CCRs specify 6' then they...

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Can an apartment complex deny a check from catholic charities due to late fees on your rent

Andrew's answer | Answered on December 22, 2016

It doesn't matter who is making the payment. The LL has the right to refuse anything less than the full amount due on your rent account.

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Is it legal for an apartment manager to not supply a monthly bill?

Andrew's answer | Answered on December 22, 2016

Unless there is something in your lease that obligates the LL then there is no requirement that they provide you a monthly bill. However, if they...

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Can I report someone who receives food stamps and Medicaid and lie about there income

Andrew's answer | Answered on December 21, 2016

If you have evidence that they are defrauding Medicaid or any other government agency then you have the every right to report it. Most agencies...

Andrew Martin Bernick's Answers (166)

What can I do if my landlord refuses to return money?

Can a landlord not accept my rent and partial late charge only short 94 dollars for late charges ..And evict me never been lat

Leased house in SC. TX Landlord uses TX lease contract? Lease clause says TX law applies.

Is it illegal to list yourself as a tenant but not live at the place?

I was served a court order writ of possession and the writ will be executed on or after January 9 2017 at or after 10 am what do

Can I sue my apartment complex

Dispute with HOA

Can an apartment complex deny a check from catholic charities due to late fees on your rent

Is it legal for an apartment manager to not supply a monthly bill?

Can I report someone who receives food stamps and Medicaid and lie about there income