Slip and fell accident with minor lacerations - do I have a case?

You may have a personal injury claim against your neighbor's homeowners insurance policy. You should contact a personal injury attorney in your...

Refund of deposit for utilities: time requirement?

Utility companies are likely required to refund deposits within a "reasonable" time, which is measured by the specific circumstances such as the...

A spendthrift trust or clause is an arrangement where the trustor sets aside property for the benefit of another (the beneficiary), and the...

How do I make changes/additions to my Revocable Trust?

You can make changes to your Revocable Trust in a number of ways: (1) Prepare and sign a trust amendment; (2) Sign a complete trust restatement; or...

Does the landlord have the right to enter my apartment to do an inspection...

Yes, your landlord has a right to enter the premises, and only must give "reasonable" notice, except in the event of an emergency. Twenty-four...

Can I sue my former neighbor for fraud after he abused his position on the HOA board to extort money from me?

The HOA president may be liable for beach of fiduciary duties as an HOA board member, such as duty of loyalty and duty to act within the scope of...

Can I transfer cost of capital gains on the proceeds of sale of a home I inherit to buy out the a tenant in common on my home?

Investments in real estate can typically be used to offset taxes such as capital gains. Because tax consequences are involved, consult a tax...

What are my rights and what can I do about this, as the tenant of the apartment?

If the smell is so constant and obnoxious that it makes the apartment uninhabitable, you can possibly get out of your lease claiming a breach of...

Is it legal for my management office to refuse rent for January unless it contains my February rent?

If January rent was due 1/14, landlord has a right to serve you with 3-day notice to pay or quit. if landlord has not served that on you, leave...

Do I pay this month rent in full and move on..or do I deduct the money that I can clearly prove that they messed up on..legaly??

Give your landlord a copy of what the bank gave you so he knows what day you sent the money. If landlord is still missing 1/3 of the rent because...