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Can I break my lease without a penalty given the grounds on my situation?

Donald's answer | Answered on March 25, 2014

You may be able to prevent the eviction but it is unlikely that you have grounds to terminate the lease. A demand for Compliance or Possession for...

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Getting rid of a roommate that has lived in the home for 10yrs.

Donald's answer | Answered on March 18, 2014

If your friend is concerned for her safety she should obtain a restraining order which will effectively remove the roommate from the home and allow...

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Which style of forms for tort civil suit is best?

Donald's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

A Colorado attorney would not use any of those forms. The Colorado District Courts are state courts so you definitely would not want to use any...

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Can I evict a woman who says she's moving out, but keeps changing the date?

Donald's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

You have a sub-tenant. If she refuses to leave and is in violation of your verbal agreement then in order to regain possession of the property you...

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Can I attach as an exhibit to my civil suit complaint, the judgment the defendant rec'd in his related criminal charges?

Donald's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

You have a right to bring this civil complaint. But bringing it and proving your claim of damages will require a significant amount of time and...

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Can I sue the leasing office for a theft in my house? The security camera and the main gate lock were not functioning.

Donald's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

I agree with Mr. Leroi. Also, you would need to be able to show the the leasing agent or landlord had an obligation based on your lease agreement...

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Am I allowed to mail my correspondence to the judge after I file my complaint? (Proof of service, At issue Memo, Reply,etc)

Donald's answer | Answered on March 15, 2014

Mr. Murillo is absolutely correct in his advise to you. If you plan to bring suit you should consider consulting with an attorney experienced in...

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Is moving a fridge and mini-cupboard to another wall a few feet away a "substantial" violation of a standard alterations clause?

Donald's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

Without reading your lease and knowing more facts it will be difficult to fully answer your question. However, if you have breached your lease...

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Can a land lord allow someone to move in your house. take you off the lease without letting you know.i lost everything violated

Donald's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

I hope you have a written lease and you had not violated the terms of the lease. As my college suggested you should file a police report for the...

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What should I do if my landlord is trying to terminate my lease when I am not in substantial violation of its terms?

Donald's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

if you have a term lease which as not expired and you are not in breach of any of the terms of the lease your landlord cannot unilaterally...

Donald Corky Eby's Answers (1476)

Can I break my lease without a penalty given the grounds on my situation?

Getting rid of a roommate that has lived in the home for 10yrs.

Which style of forms for tort civil suit is best?

Can I evict a woman who says she's moving out, but keeps changing the date?

Can I attach as an exhibit to my civil suit complaint, the judgment the defendant rec'd in his related criminal charges?

Can I sue the leasing office for a theft in my house? The security camera and the main gate lock were not functioning.

Am I allowed to mail my correspondence to the judge after I file my complaint? (Proof of service, At issue Memo, Reply,etc)

Is moving a fridge and mini-cupboard to another wall a few feet away a "substantial" violation of a standard alterations clause?

Can a land lord allow someone to move in your house. take you off the lease without letting you know.i lost everything violated

What should I do if my landlord is trying to terminate my lease when I am not in substantial violation of its terms?