Does the HOA have to give me the owner of record the notices before taking any legal action against me if the prior owner (my ex

Bottom line: you're responsible for outstanding HOA dues, if you own the condo. Whether or not the notices were right. Get help negotiating a...

Landlord entered my apartment, my visiting mom in the shower, can she sue or do I have to?

A lawsuit won't heal the trauma over a frightening episode. Sit down with your landlord to talk about it. Ask him to apologize to your mom, and...

What are my tenant rights when landlord has given notice and were unable to move in the time given?

You're in a tough situation, and you are not alone. But assuming landlord's notice was timely and legal, you should be thinking about...

If the landowner its in another state is it safe to send the deposit and 1st month rent to him?

I agree with Michael Doland. Put differently: DON'T DO IT!

It's unlikely neighbors can increase your obligations on the facts you describe, but an attorney needs to review facts and documents to be sure. It...

How do I contest that a landlord has not put in effort to rent a place earlier than they could - upon early termination of lease

You may be right legally, but proving things one way or another about a short period of time isn't easy, and can be time consuming. Your position...

Seller is refusing to pay back my good faith deposit after the close of escrow date

First thing to do is sit down with listing firm's broker manager. Ask her to resolve the issue immediately to avoid liability for the firm. You...

What is the best route to get my 9500 repair cost back?

Whether your replacing carpet or hiring an attorney, don't expect to get results for free. You describe a horrible situation that requires...

Can I claim ownership for a bicycle that has been left at my house for over 6 months and the owner has not taken it back.

Carelessness by a child doesn't give you the right to take property. Have you tried calling the child's parents, or returning bike? From your...

Can I put a lock on an unauthorized storage basement that tenants at a 6 plex unit have been using for personal storage?

If the storage area is not part of the tenant's leased premises, absent some evidence to the contrary I'd say you have an obligation to secure...