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How do we evict someone who has stayed for 4 months and attacked someone twice?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

There are a couple of theories under which you can evict this tenant. However, lucky for you it is near the end of the month. Thus, you can...

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Especially as a victim of domestic violence, can I be given a 3 day notice to move with no right to cure for late rent?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

Do you have recourse to now pay the rent and stay? Maybe - this will depend on what the agreement you signed actually says and if you are willing...

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Is my landlord allowed to insist I move in 3 days with no right to cure for first time non-payment of rent?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

The proper notice for failure to pay rent is called a demand for payment or possession, i.e. the tenant always has the right to cure by paying the...

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Do I formally have to evict someone who I let live in my for free while he gets on his feet?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

Is it true that you must provide a 30 day notice to evict a month to month tenant? No. Is it true that if your friend refused to move out based...

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Hi, I live in Colorado Springs and I have been trying to get my security deposit back since May of 2015.

Donald's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Without knowing the facts there is not much I can do on this forum. However, If your landlord has yet to provide you with an accounting or with...

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May I file a mechanic's lien on property left by an ex-tenant/roommate to help cover expenses to their living area and storage?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

Are you the property owner? If yes, you may recover damages, but a mechanic's lien is not the proper mechanism. I recommend you contact an...

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Landlord is wanting to charge us for 1 1/2 months of rent for not putting in writing that we were leaving.

Donald's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

Possibly, but it is a lot more complicated than that. Did you sign a lease which obligated you to a specific amount of notice? Did you leave...

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What rights do renters without a lease have against eviction?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

With or without a written lease your landlord must proceed properly if he or she wishes to terminate your tenancy. This notice is not an eviction...

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Can I evict my roommate for breach of contract ?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

The answer to your question, probably not. Are you co-tenants, i.e. you both signed a lease with your landlord or did you sublease to your...

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Our case management order says we need to file a Pre-Trial statement 14 days before court, does this include exhibits?

Donald's answer | Answered on October 11, 2015

Without knowing what kind of case you have or what court you are in it is impossible to offer a lot of help. However, generally when parties and...

Donald Corky Eby's Answers (1476)

How do we evict someone who has stayed for 4 months and attacked someone twice?

Especially as a victim of domestic violence, can I be given a 3 day notice to move with no right to cure for late rent?

Is my landlord allowed to insist I move in 3 days with no right to cure for first time non-payment of rent?

Do I formally have to evict someone who I let live in my for free while he gets on his feet?

Hi, I live in Colorado Springs and I have been trying to get my security deposit back since May of 2015.

May I file a mechanic's lien on property left by an ex-tenant/roommate to help cover expenses to their living area and storage?

Landlord is wanting to charge us for 1 1/2 months of rent for not putting in writing that we were leaving.

What rights do renters without a lease have against eviction?

Can I evict my roommate for breach of contract ?

Our case management order says we need to file a Pre-Trial statement 14 days before court, does this include exhibits?