Am I liable for $15k phone bills due to roommates fraudulently adding lines?

This may take some time to fight and get to a resolution. I'm not an expert in computer fraud issues, and hopefully some other attorneys will...

This gets into questions regarding the warranty of habitability. From what you describe it sounds as though this flooding probably amounts to a...

What is my remedy for no sewer service in a rental condo?

The absence of sanitation facilities in a dwelling breaches the "warranty of habitability." This means you have ways out of your lease and/or may...

Deceased person’s bills.

While it is not always necessary or possible to begin a probate right away, there does not seem to be any reason to delay. Once you or someone gets...

Can a bank notorize a handwritten custody agreement?

Anything can be notarized, but that does not make it enforceable if there are other issues which would make the agreement suspect. I'm unclear on...

No one knows for sure what is going to happen. But with skeleton or no staff at most agencies, I would be very surprised if anything of that sort...

I am a grandfather's durable power of attorney. On the death certificate it's asking for next of kin. My mother is living.

I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandfather. A power of attorney has no effectiveness after a person dies. However, I would say that, without...

What if the attorney for the rental property doesn't show up but the tenant does on a summon?

The court has a lot of discretion whether or not to allow a party who has failed to appear another opportunity to show up. But it does not look...

Is it legal for this woman to declare common law marriage?

You will need to contact a Texas attorney to learn about whether and to what extent common law marriage is recognized in Texas. Under Colorado law...

Is there a conflict of interest when a tenant wants to call rental agent in as a witness for small claims court against landlor?

You absolutely may call him, whether or not he is working for the landlord. But you should put him under subpoena. The small claims court can help...