Do I need a real estate or divorce attorney?

You have taken your name of the title, but the bank will not let you out of responsibility for paying back the money for the house you gave away....

Breaking a lease that wasn't even valid because I didn't have a cosigner?

I agree with the previous answer and the landlord should re-renting to mitigate damages. But you may be on the hook for rent until the unit is...

I agree with Mr. Jones. I had a case like this set of facts. The lease or rental agreement will specify that damage caused by tenant will be the...

Am I entitled to the money that was held in a joint tenancy with right of survivorship with "my" grandma after her death?

I agree with Mr. Smith and you may well be entitled to the funds and if you are a signer on the account you should inquire with the bank as well as...

Can we do a deed in lieu of foreclosure to avoid deficiency judgment?

If you can deal with the lender this may be a way to deal with the issue. Good Luck

Does this apartment landlord have the right to send me a bill after almost three years of moving out?

You may have some defenses, an email of the alleged claim is not usually proper notice under most leases. If the landlord claims you breached the...

Is it the responsibility of the landlord or tenant to cover pest control expenses?

I agree with the previous answer. The landlord would be responsible in a multi-unit building, unless you were the cause of the infestation. Good...

Can I use my security as a pro rata stay (month to month tenant)

I agree with the previous answers and if you can convince the landlord that is a good idea maybe. Good Luck

Can a landlord charge a tenant to replace 3 floors of carpet when only 1st floor was damaged. With no move in check list.

I agree with the previous answer and you should read the statute and follow the advice of Mr. Matthews and go to small claims and seek double...

As a tenant, what are my rights to fees not disclosed to me upon move out which have now been submitted to collections?

You should dispute the charges in writing. The burden of proof will be on the collector in court. The fees will be listed in the lease, if they are...