Can my landlord charge me more than 1 1/2 times the rent if I break the lease?

Yes. Unless your lease specifically states what the amount due is for early termination, the landlord is entitled to the entire amount remaining on...

From your facts, it also appears that you were assembling a bid presentation. Was there an agreement that the owner was to pay for your gas and/or...

Ok my dear, this is some "kind mom who also happens to be a lawyer" advice. First, change your FB password and NEVER EVER give it to anyone....

I purchased a dog on 30 Nov 2012, it died today the vet said acute infection. I want my money back now.

All puppies have worms. They are born with them so you have no cause of action there. Where did you purchase the dog? It sounds likely that it was...

I found a dog, what do I have to do to legally keep it?

Please, please check with your local animal control and humane society about this. There a very likely laws about the amount of time and the EXACT...

Are the records of the animal shelter operations available to the public?

If they are operated by the state or county in which you live, you may be able to request information by way of a document similar to a FOIA...

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I moved out of my apartment Sep 1 & signed my lease over to my roommate who STAYED, now I am being sued for all sorts of stuff..

Even if your former roommate (now) has a dog, if your name is on the lease you are both responsible for it until the lease ends or you have another...

Question on a trust........ I want to make sure I understand something.

A Trust may be created and an account opened in ITS name but if nothing is ever placed into the account, the bank or other fiduciary will close the...

The requirements to the codicil are the same as that as that of the Will: two witnesses, over eighteen (who are not named in the Will) and each of...

My parent is a senior citizen, in a wheel chair and lives alone. She lives in pet feces/urine by choice. What can I do?

As Jay said the State Bar can provide contact numbers for an attorney in the area where you live, but as to what to expect - if your mother is...