I don't think the text message will cut it and I agree with the previous answer citing the statute. That being said, think carefully about the...

Mom died 2 mos. ago and I received a letter from medicaid saying they want to lien her home for 121k worth is 110k can I save it

You probably received this info. in your letter, but Medicaid may come after the house when the deceased has no (a) surviving spouse;...

My landlord told us today that he was given notice by his bank two weeks ago of foreclosure.

The previous answer is correct. After the foreclosure, the new owner still has to follow legal process to remove you from the property. Consult...

I was given a 3-day notice to pay rent and did not have the funds until one day after it expired. The landlord refused the rent

I agree with the previous answer. If you're on a month to month, the Landlord can evict you for a violation of the lease (among other things), but...

I am selling my house in a short sale. How does it work in regards to taxes (1099)? Would I owe taxes?

I would be surprised if you had a capital gain on a short sale. In a Ch. 7 bankruptcy situation, the debt is discharged against you personally,...

What actions can a resident take against aCity for Violating CC&R's?

You'll want to retain counsel to see if the parcels the city owns are subject to the CC&Rs. If so, see if your CC& Rs are enforceable by an HOA. ...

Does it make sense to time line all harassing emails, texts from spouse when we go to divorce court or does a judge even care?

Keep the written communications in a time line and give them to your attorney. They may prove relevant on a number of different issues in the...

I have been given a summons to answer a complaint within 15 days. Can I fight this and have a chance of winning?

Retain a lawyer, start with the lease, and consider talking about constructive eviction, warranty of habitability and the Utah fit premises Act. ...

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What could we expect a resolution to be if we got a lawyer?

What you've described is actually a fairly serious violation of the administrative code for agents R162-2f-401a of the Utah Admin Code requires...

Is my landlord obligated to return my deposit if there was extensive damage to our townhouse due to a fire from our neighbors?

Make sure that when you write him that you send him your new address and demand the deposit with an itemization of deductions used to repair...