A cause of action for misrepresentation must be brought within 3 years of the discovery (or reasonable discovery) of the alleged misrepresentation....

Do we need a lease agreement? If yes, should we do it through an attorney? Any idea how much it would cost?

Yes, if you are going to move forward with renting the second bedroom (and I echo much of what my colleague warns in terms of becoming a landlord...

Is my verbal agreement enforceable in court?

It is not clear to me which contract(s) you are referring to. If you are saying there was a verbal agreement regarding the transfer of real...

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How can we appeal their decision? Should we file a small claim?

If your insurance company denied the claim, you can request reconsideration of that denial and set forth the reason they should be accepting the...

We had a verbal agreement to remove stained, moldy carpeting but never got it in writing. Can she evict us?

A verbal agreement regarding the replacement of the carpet is acceptable. Considering there is now an email that essentially verifies the oral...

The noises of machine come through the common wall form neighbor

The first step here is to talk to your neighbor about your concerns. Perhaps there is an informal way to resolve the issue and maintain a friendly...

Do I have a small claims case against the former property management company of an old apartment for not returning my deposit?

Presuming your made the appropriate demand for a pre-inspection, and that the landlord failed to provide the same, the landlord cannot take any...

Can apartment complex make you pay for damages from another apartment?

Depending on the size of the bill, you should consult an attorney. Without knowing what your rental agreement states, my guy says it will require...

What is the best way to protect interests of home co-investor who is not on title?

The advice rendered is very good advice. With a VA loan the closing costs will be minimal and there is no down-payment (100% financing), and your...

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There is always value in attempting to informally resolve a concern with a neighbor, and often-times it will work out the problem you're having. ...