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I was exposed to toxic substance due to negligence of my landlord. Considering the latency period for illness, is there injury?

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

If you have no ascertainable injury, there is no basis for a lawsuit. There are two parts to every negligence claim--liability and damages. ...

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Would I need to accept buy-out offer based on current appraisal during divorce?

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

If the matter goes to trial, the trial court can award the house to your wife while the kids are minors. Buy out of property is based on the...

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Back and forth dispute with roommate about them vacating the premises this month. what is my best option?

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

If rent was owed and paid, you do not have to give it back. If they want to push the situation, they can sue you in small claims court.

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Am i tenant under law?

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

If you are a tenant, they can serve you with a notice to quit followed by an unlawful detainer proceeding. If you are not a tenant, they can...

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There doesn't have to be a landlord tenant relationship or some other realtionship?

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Your post is not clear. Are you on the lease? Is your property on the premises? Who is the landlord and who is the tenant? Consult with an...

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Would I file a Lawsuit against my former Landlord in small claims court or in Superior Court for a Breach of Contract?

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

If these issues were unsuccessfully raised in your defense in the unlawful detainer action, the court's decision would bar you from successfully...

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Is it possible for a landlord to eviced me for 1half. month late on payment late when i have lease and prepaid 3month

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Your post is unclear. If the 3 months was for the end of the lease term, and you owe rent besides, the landlord can serve you with a 3 day notice...

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Need advice how to get exboyfriend off of title. Pays no bills just fills has rights cause his name is on title.

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

There is no easy way to get your ex boyfriend off title. You can file a quiet title action, or a partition action, but there is no magic wand to...

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I can't get my deposit which was my first month's rent back from my landlord. I did not move in.

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

Sue the lady in small claims court to recover the money spent. It sounds like misrepresentation, as well as the property being occupied when you...

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Is this rental contract clause reasonable and legal? "Tenant to pay early termination process fee of $(one month rent)"

Arnold's answer | Answered on July 08, 2015

If that term is agreed by the parties, it sounds reasonable to me. Additionally, if that is what they insist on, I think that it would not be held...

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I was exposed to toxic substance due to negligence of my landlord. Considering the latency period for illness, is there injury?

Would I need to accept buy-out offer based on current appraisal during divorce?

Back and forth dispute with roommate about them vacating the premises this month. what is my best option?

Am i tenant under law?

There doesn't have to be a landlord tenant relationship or some other realtionship?

Would I file a Lawsuit against my former Landlord in small claims court or in Superior Court for a Breach of Contract?

Is it possible for a landlord to eviced me for 1half. month late on payment late when i have lease and prepaid 3month

Need advice how to get exboyfriend off of title. Pays no bills just fills has rights cause his name is on title.

I can't get my deposit which was my first month's rent back from my landlord. I did not move in.

Is this rental contract clause reasonable and legal? "Tenant to pay early termination process fee of $(one month rent)"