Questions answered by J Christopher Minor

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Can a tenant ask a landlord, to use the security deposit for the last months rent, in the case of a financial hardship?(layoff)

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

1. You can't require the landlord to waive the right to evict you for non-payment base on the existence of a security deposit: However: 2. If...

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Question concerning settlement offer from creditor.

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

I suspect the $9k settlement letter was in the mail when you had the $10.4 conversation. But, if you send the $9k, I would bet they take it. Send...

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Can landlord bill for electricity not based on actual usage?

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

I think you need to have someone read and analyze what the lease says. If a tenant agrees to some payment methodology that imposes a charge for...

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Got scammed already owe money to bank was able to get some money back is it wrong to keep that money

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

Your question is hard to understand, but it sounds like you cashed the checks, and wired the money to the scammer. Some of the funds were not...

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I am a business that had given a company in Canada our credit card for a prior purchase. They were sending bills to the wrong

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

And why was the bill going to the wrong address? If it was due to a fault of the credit card company, you can probably challenge the late fees and...

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Does my estranged husband have any claim on my estate if I die?

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

If you are still married he would indeed have potential claims against your estate. As your husband he is an "heir at law" and inherits everything...

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Ditch built in 1866 for mining converted to irrigation use 1921 no right of way or easement ever recorded ditch crosses private

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

As Mr. Harris said, much more information is needed in order to give you an answer. It may be a valid easement was never created, it may be it was...

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Fired july 11, 2012 in oregon. still no final paycheck. do i have to pick it up, or do they have to get it to me?

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

How did you normally get your checks? I would guess perhaps it was handed to you at the place of business. If you want it mailed, have you asked...

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72 Hour Pay or Vacate - Commercial Lease

J's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

The tenant generally is responsible for lost rents if the tenant defaults, but the landlord has a duty to "mitigate damages" by finding a...

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If my ex defaults on a mortgage that my name is still on, how long will it be before I will be able to qualify for a loan myself

J's answer | Answered on June 29, 2012

The effect on your credit rating is difficult to estimate. However, the bigger potential problem is whether you might be liable for a deficiency...

J Christopher Minor's Answers (2547)

Can a tenant ask a landlord, to use the security deposit for the last months rent, in the case of a financial hardship?(layoff)

Question concerning settlement offer from creditor.

Can landlord bill for electricity not based on actual usage?

Got scammed already owe money to bank was able to get some money back is it wrong to keep that money

I am a business that had given a company in Canada our credit card for a prior purchase. They were sending bills to the wrong

Does my estranged husband have any claim on my estate if I die?

Ditch built in 1866 for mining converted to irrigation use 1921 no right of way or easement ever recorded ditch crosses private

Fired july 11, 2012 in oregon. still no final paycheck. do i have to pick it up, or do they have to get it to me?

72 Hour Pay or Vacate - Commercial Lease

If my ex defaults on a mortgage that my name is still on, how long will it be before I will be able to qualify for a loan myself