Questions answered by Graeme L Abraham

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How do I file a continuance?

Graeme's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

The deadlines for disclosures are set by the court rules, but are enforced by the parties. What that means is, the court will not punish you for...

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Do I need an Attorney to adopt my Step Daughter?

Graeme's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

The biological mother has protected rights and her consent is needed. Depending on the situation, you may or may not be able to terminate those...

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Does the person who inherited the property have to take payment on 99 year lease that doesn't cover taxes for the property ?

Graeme's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Taking the payment may or may not lock you in to another term, but you might not have the option to refuse. It all depends on what the terms of the...

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When is rent actually late?

Graeme's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

Rent in this situation is technically late after the first, however, the grace period sort of implies that you won't do anything to enforce it...

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Is there a term (say, 3 days) that you can get out of a apartment lease agreement if you have not moved it yet?

Graeme's answer | Answered on April 13, 2015

No, there is not a rescission period for lease agreements, unless for some crazy reason it was pitched by a door-to-door salesman. Your best...

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Need to know if I should call the lawyer that gave me a summons on a debt after I submitted my statement to the court and them?

Graeme's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

I've had many cases that were sorted out after sitting down to talk before the court date. Utah Dispute Resolution offers free or nearly-free...

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We are being sued for 2600 from a past landlord. does he have a case if he didn't fullfill his part of the written agreement?

Graeme's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

I'm confused by what you signed. It sounds to me like you are saying there was an agreement that you would pay the landlord anything until after...

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I am in Utah renting from my manager without a lease, what happens if the house is foreclosed/sold without my knowledge?

Graeme's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

If the home goes into foreclosure, you are protected. The bank (or other mortgagee) would have to serve you with a notice to vacate (usually giving...

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A roommate of ours moved away to another state while under a lease agreement that has just barely been made.

Graeme's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Well, you'd have to find out where he is first. You can't file a claim against someone until you can get them served with a complaint. Many...

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When a tenant leaves a property, does the 30 day period begin when they vacate the property or when they give the key back?

Graeme's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

I'm not sure which 30 day period you are referring to, however, the statute for giving them a notice of deposit disposition uses the word "vacate."...

Graeme L Abraham's Answers (474)

How do I file a continuance?

Do I need an Attorney to adopt my Step Daughter?

Does the person who inherited the property have to take payment on 99 year lease that doesn't cover taxes for the property ?

When is rent actually late?

Is there a term (say, 3 days) that you can get out of a apartment lease agreement if you have not moved it yet?

Need to know if I should call the lawyer that gave me a summons on a debt after I submitted my statement to the court and them?

We are being sued for 2600 from a past landlord. does he have a case if he didn't fullfill his part of the written agreement?

I am in Utah renting from my manager without a lease, what happens if the house is foreclosed/sold without my knowledge?

A roommate of ours moved away to another state while under a lease agreement that has just barely been made.

When a tenant leaves a property, does the 30 day period begin when they vacate the property or when they give the key back?