We just found out the house we rent is in foreclosure. Can we hold onto our rent to save it to move into another house?

If you do not pay the rent you can be evicted through judicial process and the landlord may be awarded a judgment that includes rent due, late...

Can my spouses wages be garnished?

I agree that the creditor should not be able to reach your spouses' wages, please keep in mind that a joint bank account, or an bank account in...

My lease agreement requires a 60-day notice but I had a job transfer to another state and I was only able to give 30-day

You need to read the lease agreement carefully as it normally provides for what they can and cannot charge you. With respect to you indicating...

The owner of the dog is strictly liable; however, liability insurance in the absence of medical payments coverage does not pay for medical expenses...

Should a client appear with their attorney at Oral Arguments in civil cases?

There is no real preference by the court, but make sure your attorney knows that you want and intend to appear. Also, if you are going to appear...

What circumstances would make tenant liable for mold damage? Can black mold be used for immediate eviction for irree. breach?

It is difficult to envision a scenario in which mold damage would be the responsibility of, or caused by the tenant, although I suppose if the...

How can we handle Power of Attorney over minor children?

You will need the mother to sign a new power of attorney. You will also want to make sure it includes the right to make medical decisions for the...

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It depends on what the contract says regarding what amounts, if any, you would owe, if you terminated the agreement. In many circumstances public...

Do I have a case? Has the Statute of Limitations Run?

You need to sit down with an employment attorney and discuss exactly what you know, and what occurred and let that attorney provide you with some...

Ex-tenant signed the lease. Her employer paid us the rent. Can I bring suit against her and the employer for extensive damages?

If the employer signed a guarantee to be responsible for amounts owed pursuant to the lease then yes you can sue the employer. If the guarantee...