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The house I was renting got foreclosed on. now the landlord will not return the security deposit.

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

After the foreclosure, the landlord has zero property rights. If you were given cash for keys post-foreclosure, that is your money. Frankly, it...

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What is the best way to get business referrals from real estate attorney's handling distressed commercial property?

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I guess my question to you is what is it that you are looking for from a real estate attorney here? Are you looking for portfolios of office condos...

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I made a wire transfer from Chase to a UK bank. It's almost 3 weeks but the transaction hasn't completed. Can I sue Chase?

Matthew's answer | Answered on December 10, 2010

Possibly. The rules of law regarding electronic fund transfers are located in ARS Title 47, Chapter 4A, commonly known as the UCC Art. 4A....

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Writ of garnishment, how do I delay or put a stop to? please see below

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 24, 2010

If you are earning a regular income from your employment, you will not be able to stop the garnishment outside of filing for bankruptcy protection....

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I have a lot of c/card debt, and I can't pay. What can they do to me legally?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 18, 2010

After obtaining a judgment, the creditor can also seek to garnish your bank account. Now, without more information, I couldn't tell you if monies...

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Is it in my interest to have a lawyer help me respond to a summons or should i fill out and see what happens before i get a lawy

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 16, 2010

I believe you are going to have to re-ask your question with more information as the subject of the Complaint and what it has to do with these...

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Foreclosure Tax Liability in Arizona

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 14, 2010

I will leave the calculation of the amount of non-excludable debt to you, but this is helpful: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4681.pdf The...

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Will Bankruptcy remove a Judgement?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

In Arizona, if you only have one house you reside in, it is automatically homesteaded. If you have more than one property where you reside, then...

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Is it legal for a town to impose drainage easements as a stipulation for granting a building permit.Proposed home is not in wash

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 12, 2010

First, it is by no means extortionist for a city/municipality/county to impose or require certain concessions from the party looking to build,...

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I am current on 1/2 mortgage, but know I can't continue. Can I voluntarily give up my home to recieve lessor penalties?

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 11, 2010

Sorry, but I think you will need to explain your facts a bit more about what you meant by saying "current on 1/2 mortgage". Note, while you may...

Matthew M Ellingson's Answers (293)

The house I was renting got foreclosed on. now the landlord will not return the security deposit.

What is the best way to get business referrals from real estate attorney's handling distressed commercial property?

I made a wire transfer from Chase to a UK bank. It's almost 3 weeks but the transaction hasn't completed. Can I sue Chase?

Writ of garnishment, how do I delay or put a stop to? please see below

I have a lot of c/card debt, and I can't pay. What can they do to me legally?

Is it in my interest to have a lawyer help me respond to a summons or should i fill out and see what happens before i get a lawy

Foreclosure Tax Liability in Arizona

Will Bankruptcy remove a Judgement?

Is it legal for a town to impose drainage easements as a stipulation for granting a building permit.Proposed home is not in wash

I am current on 1/2 mortgage, but know I can't continue. Can I voluntarily give up my home to recieve lessor penalties?