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Im on a month-month lease I gave my landlord 30 day notice on sept 20. If i move out before Oct 1, am i responsible for oct rent

Steven's answer | Answered on September 27, 2010

You have to pay rent through Oct. 20, even if you move out Oct. 1. 30 day notice means 30 days, not 10 days. The response given is not...

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Can i sue my boyfriends ex-wife and his 16 year old for making false statements about me?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 27, 2010

In this case nobody wins. In fact, suing for defamation just ends up increasing the circulation of the claims. The best thing you can do if the...

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My brother and I own a home as "Joint Tenants", will a simple Quit Claim Deed from my brother give me full ownership?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 27, 2010

A recorded quit claim deed will give you full title. However, to be on the safe side, there should be a written agreement between the two of you...

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My case is closed. How do I terminate my relationship with my lawyer? Do I need to file a substitue of attorney form?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 27, 2010

A letter to the lawyer thanking them for their services and letting them know you will be proceeding on your own should work. Ask them to send...

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I would like to give my daughter $10,000 towards the purchase of her first home. Is there any legal way to guarantee if she and

Steven's answer | Answered on September 24, 2010

There are a number of different ways. One is to make a loan to both of them, evidenced by a promissory note and deed of trust. Another is to make...

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Our non-profit corp was suspended for not filing the annual forms, approx 3 years ago. We never did any business in the corp.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 24, 2010

Less expensive to get a new corporation if you do it yourself. The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty...

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Can I tell the insurance company NO to their settlement offer?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 24, 2010

You can tell them no. That is why it is a settlement offer. If you and they do not settle your remedy is to file a lawsuit against them. You may...

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My mother in has 2 liens on her house in Los Angeles CA. How would I go about getting these removed. What would be the steps

Steven's answer | Answered on September 24, 2010

It depends upon what kind of liens they are. Mechanics' liens, deeds of trust, tax liens, etc. I would need to see copies of the liens before...

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Am i legally able to cancel the contract based on a late loan approval letter, even if it is 2 weeks after i recieved it

Steven's answer | Answered on September 24, 2010

You could expose yourself to having to pay your realtor a full commission, being sued by the buyer, having a lien on your house and end up paying a...

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My second won't negotiate until I sign a paper stating they can try to come after me for the balance. Is this normal?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 24, 2010

It depends if your second was used to help purchase your house. If it was, they cannot come after you because of the anti-deficiency laws. If it...

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