What type of attorney do I need?

What you need is an experienced litigation attorney. Some of your claims are for personal injury, some are for rental rights.

What legal protections does tenant have in mid-lease change in terms?

You have to read the lease carefully. Even if 2 cats are allowed, it's possible that they became a nuisance to other tenants and that may give...

You can either hire an attorney to help you out, use the court's self help system to answer yourself, or contact a legal aid attorney to assist...

I am a teen who is trying to settle a auto insurance claim, how much money should I ask for?

Yes, you should ask for more. You can ask for property damage, like the damage for your car. Your medical bills are the starting point, in trial...

I've co-signed on a car lease but my friend hasn't been paying the installments. How can I get out of the lease agreement?

A good place to start is with your friend. You helped him out, and now you are in a serious situation that can affect your credit due to his...

Am I liable for rent (deducted from the security deposit) if the replacement tenant (who signed a lease) failed to move in?

From just the facts you gave us, yes you are responsible. You committed to a lease and you broke that contractual commitment. The landlord has a...

I was going to buy a timeshare from an old high school classmate...I changed my mind, and he sent the paperwork through anyways.

This is a classic question in contract law. To form a contract, you need to have an offer, acceptance and some 'consideration.' If your...

My landlord served me with a 3 Day to Cure or Quit notice by taping it, unsealed, to my front door. Is this legal?

From the facts you presented, the landlord properly notified you for a breach of lease agreement. In order to determine whether the notice is...

The answer really depends on the exact language of the lease. You have to give an attorney a chance to look at the contract and the addendum to...

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My neighbor's 60+foot trees are hanging over my driveway, and need trimming. How do I address this?

Neighbor disputes can get really ugly, so I'd err on the side of niceness and trying to solve things amicably before you call in help. Tell her...