Questions answered by Shawn B Alexander

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Can a homeowners association deny a request by a home owner with a unwritten law

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

I agree with Ms. Smith. I would have a tough time guessing what all of their unwritten rules are, however the association has a duty to the...

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My rent includes water and gas. Got a shut off taped to my door from water. Now landlord is threatening to shut off my gas.

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

I agree with Mr. Soloman and self help eviction are not legal and if you are locked out call law enforcement with proof of residency in hand. Good...

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My wife's father is giving us land and only wants my wife's name on it. We will be building a house with both of our names on

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

I agree with the previous answer and I would add when the gift is made one name will be on the deed to the property as a gift, if I understand the...

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Apartment application background check

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

I agree with Ms. Morcroft, and if disclose you history up from you might save some time if you bring copies of the final paperwork. Good Luck

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I have been told I need to vacate my apt. that the building is in foreclosure. My landlord is out of town and I can't find notic

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

Being to to move and being evicted are very different. You should make certain the party offering you the money has the right to terminate your...

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Landlord filed "Unlawful Detainer" after I moved on my own accord without any knowledge of Landlords interest in evicting me.

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

It sounds as you may have a defense based upon the service of the summons , however if you did not terminate your rental by giving notice the...

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If I'm renting a lot in a mobile park but I own my mobile home and a tree falls on it. Who is responsible for my damaging?

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

The first call should be to the insurance company either yours if you have it or the landlord's if you don't. Normally when the tree owner knows of...

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I would like to know if it is legal for a rental company to keep requiring a yearly lease after I've been here almost 9 years.

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

If the landlord has failed to keep the property up, the first step will be written notice. See the lease for notice procedures. Then if the...

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My neighbors wood fence was built 8 inches from mine. Several of his posts are broken causing his fence to blow in the wind .

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

I agree with Ms. Reed and communication with your neighbor is the most effective and cheap method. You can write a letter explaining the issues,...

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What are grounds for a probation officer to revoke ones probation who is under the swift and certain law

Shawn's answer | Answered on June 09, 2013

Usually direct evidence or an admission of a violation of the express probation agreement will allow the officer to revoke.

Shawn B Alexander's Answers (28452)

Can a homeowners association deny a request by a home owner with a unwritten law

My rent includes water and gas. Got a shut off taped to my door from water. Now landlord is threatening to shut off my gas.

My wife's father is giving us land and only wants my wife's name on it. We will be building a house with both of our names on

Apartment application background check

I have been told I need to vacate my apt. that the building is in foreclosure. My landlord is out of town and I can't find notic

Landlord filed "Unlawful Detainer" after I moved on my own accord without any knowledge of Landlords interest in evicting me.

If I'm renting a lot in a mobile park but I own my mobile home and a tree falls on it. Who is responsible for my damaging?

I would like to know if it is legal for a rental company to keep requiring a yearly lease after I've been here almost 9 years.

My neighbors wood fence was built 8 inches from mine. Several of his posts are broken causing his fence to blow in the wind .

What are grounds for a probation officer to revoke ones probation who is under the swift and certain law