Questions answered by Ellen K. Lawson

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Lease non-renewal

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

I would start looking for another place to live as soon as possible. If you are a month to month tenant, the landlord is only obligated to give...

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How long can a renter stay in a home that has sold and their 30 days are up?

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

If you have given tenants proper written notice to vacate, and they are still in the home, you need to evict them. Contact a local real estate...

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Landlord did not disclose damages before signing lease?

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

The first step is to go to the unit and take pictures of the floors and appliances. Get a statement in writing from the manager regarding the...

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How to get out of a PA lease without paying the remainder of the lease -only 4 mths will remain on the lease

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

In general, you are responsible for all payments on a lease, unless there is a valid reason for you to break your lease that is set forth in your...

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Is a lease provision that allows my landlord to show my apt. to tenants for the following year lawful, just two mos. into the K?

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

In terms of the required 12 hour notice, this is not optional. The landlord must give you the required 12 hour notice before showing your...

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Received subpoena from collection agency , no court seal or signature

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 06, 2014

I agree with the previous answers. In addition, you should contact Wells Fargo and make sure they are reporting your loan in good standing from a...

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I closed on a home 2 weeks ago and just discovered an addition was built illegally and is a fire hazard.

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 04, 2014

The primary concern is to first fix the wiring to avoid any fire risks. You need to hire a reputable company, and keep your receipts. The next...

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Can there be a bait and switch on building a house?

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 04, 2014

If I understand your situation correctly, its sounds as though you purchased a lot only, without having all the costs and terms of the home...

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Collecting on a HOA lien in a foreclosed unit

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 04, 2014

If a homeowner does not pay HOA dues, and the HOA gets a judgment against the homeowner which attaches to the property as an HOA lien, then,...

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Office did not contact me about my Lease that ended 2 months ago- I want to move out .Do i need to give 30-60 days days notice?

Ellen's answer | Answered on July 04, 2014

As a tenant, it is your responsibility to know when you lease term ends. If your lease term ended two months ago, and the owner did not object to...

Ellen K. Lawson's Answers (652)

Lease non-renewal

How long can a renter stay in a home that has sold and their 30 days are up?

Landlord did not disclose damages before signing lease?

How to get out of a PA lease without paying the remainder of the lease -only 4 mths will remain on the lease

Is a lease provision that allows my landlord to show my apt. to tenants for the following year lawful, just two mos. into the K?

Received subpoena from collection agency , no court seal or signature

I closed on a home 2 weeks ago and just discovered an addition was built illegally and is a fire hazard.

Can there be a bait and switch on building a house?

Collecting on a HOA lien in a foreclosed unit

Office did not contact me about my Lease that ended 2 months ago- I want to move out .Do i need to give 30-60 days days notice?