Questions answered by Shawn B Alexander

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Can my homeowners assosiation tell me I am not allowed to have more than two people in my one bedroom condo.

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I agree with Mr. Brooks and don't take legal advice from the HOA. You can ask them to cite their authority and then they should show you just what...

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Can a bank cross collateralize a piece of property that was only used for one separate loan w/o the collateral owners consent

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I agree with the previous answer. If the property was under the control of the bankruptcy trustee the automatic stay should have stopped the...

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Do I need an attorney

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

You definitely need to hire counsel. Settling with your insurance for less than the replacement cost may have been a mistake. Now you need to go...

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If I purchase a bank owned property that is "occupied", what are my legal rights as owner to get the people out of the house?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I agree with Mr. Lautin 100% something is off and you should discount your offer to account for a formal eviction that may be necessary. You could...

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What kind of lawyer to look into for bed bugs?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I agree with Ms. Powell's excellent advice, yet again. Your landlord fails to understand that he cannot evict you for enforcing your legal right...

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Am I liable for a lease once the year is up, if the co signer stayed in the apartment and was evicted?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

If your lease lapsed then the holdover tenant should be on the hook for the past due rent. If you are sued then you should hire a lawyer at once....

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How does change in apartment management affect the existing lease terms?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

Do not take legal advice from your landlord or the management company. Your old lease does not change only the landlord changed. However when the...

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Our contractor continues to add change orders that aren't approved to our renovation project. Should we seek legal assistance?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

See a lawyer at once the change orders are alterations to the contract and if you don't agree the changes should not be applied. Use the find a...

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I WAS RECENTLY SENT THROUGH THE MAIL A NOTICE OF UNLAWFUL DETAINER(EVICTION) AND I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO RESPOND.

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I agree with the previous answer. You need to answer the complaint. In reality it is difficult to prevail in an eviction action if rent is owing as...

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I Have a family member living with me who pays rent but its not documented and there is no contract? how do i get them out?

Shawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

I agree with the previous answer above. You need to start a formal eviction and these are statutory procedures in nature and technical. You will be...

Shawn B Alexander's Answers (28457)

Can my homeowners assosiation tell me I am not allowed to have more than two people in my one bedroom condo.

Can a bank cross collateralize a piece of property that was only used for one separate loan w/o the collateral owners consent

Do I need an attorney

If I purchase a bank owned property that is "occupied", what are my legal rights as owner to get the people out of the house?

What kind of lawyer to look into for bed bugs?

Am I liable for a lease once the year is up, if the co signer stayed in the apartment and was evicted?

How does change in apartment management affect the existing lease terms?

Our contractor continues to add change orders that aren't approved to our renovation project. Should we seek legal assistance?

I WAS RECENTLY SENT THROUGH THE MAIL A NOTICE OF UNLAWFUL DETAINER(EVICTION) AND I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO RESPOND.

I Have a family member living with me who pays rent but its not documented and there is no contract? how do i get them out?