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Can a landlord charge a full months rent at the beginning of a lease and not provide access to the apt until later in the month?
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Answered on August 26, 2016
A landlord can only ultimately charge for everyday the tenant is in possession of the dwelling. If the tenant does not have the right to occupy or...
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What type of eviction notice should I use to evict my 19-year-old son who has been living with us rent-free?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
Although it may seem like it, it is not an easy answer with just the information provided. The first issue is whether there is a landlord-tenant...
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I have a roommate that had left but is still have her stuff
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Answered on August 24, 2016
You really need to review everything in detail with a local landlord-tenant attorney. Depending upon the exact details, you may or may not be...
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Can you help me retain an itemized receipt from a dishonest contractor that has stolen $3k from my elderly mother?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
If your relative had no authority to request the additional work, the contractor may be liable to you for the "damage" he did at the relatives...
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How does a court conduct a background check for a name change?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
Your answer, if positive, can help them quickly focus their search to see if you qualify. If your answer is negative, and they find it truly...
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Can a landlord turn power & water off?
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Answered on August 24, 2016
I agree with Mr. Mauger - it likely is unlawful and you may well be entitled to monetary damages and a court order to your landlord to reinstate...
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Have I met my obligation with providing my former landlord a forwarding address for my deposit?
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Answered on August 23, 2016
Yes, you can provide any address you wish; you just can't sue your landlord for not providing an accounting or deposit refund if he timely sends it...
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I live in Oregon, I'm being sued by my ex landlord for unpaid rent a year later, is it best for a jury trial or on my own?
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Answered on August 22, 2016
As Mr. Bodzin said, your landlord had 1 year from the date you owed the debt to file a lawsuit against you to collect - after that it is too late...
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As a subleaser do I have same or equal rights as tenant on the rental agreement?
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Answered on August 22, 2016
Not necessarily. You have all the rights any tenant does as to your landlord (apparently your mother in law) and most or all claims you might have...
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What can I do when a dealer sold me a car as an AWD when it was RWD?
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Answered on August 21, 2016
It may or may not be too late to force them to unwind your deal but if things prove to be as you represent, you clearly are entitled to damages and...
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