Can the police remove a family who moves into a home without permission?

Maybe. Has the homeowner tried calling them and asking them to investigate this as a trespassing claim yet? If law enforcement declines to get...

Hi I have a legal order on my bank account that has overdrafted me over $150.00. How can I fight this.

I'm not sure what's going on either. You probably need to either provide more details, talk to the bank, or talk to your own attorney. Good luck.

Do the next of kin have any recourse?

I agree with Ms. Reisman that no matter what the contract says, the seller almost certainly cannot exercise strict foreclosure/forfeiture without...

Properly prepared and executed, a quit claim deed should suffice. Whether it has been filled out correctly and whether it matches the parties...

Does my landlord have a right to ask me to tear up 20-year-old carpet because he decided to put new flooring in - I did not ask

If your landlord wants to replace old carpet, that's probably his prerogative. Your right to deny him access requires you actually telling him not...

Can I sue for fraud?

I agree that small claims is likely the route to pursue repayment. However, if you're planning to show fraud, you've got a high barrier to cross,...

Can I sue my tenant for not paying rent for the last 4 months without going through the eviction process?

I question the experience of your attorney in landlord/tenant matters, assuming you're relaying the information correctly. And I'd be worried about...

Can I take legal action if my wife transfers money from an account that she doesn't sign on?

If she's your current wife and you're not anticipating divorce, maybe you should start with talking to her about it. If she returns the funds, you...

Lease-break documentation

An email is likely to be admissible and serve as a defense to any future claim for rent. But, I suppose an unscrupulous landlord could argue about...

Can our landlord raise the rent during the 12 month lease period if there are no otherwise preconditions in the lease to do so?

If I understand your question correctly, yes, you're correct that a landlord cannot raise the rent during the term of the lease unless you enter...