Can a Defendant file a summary judgment before filing an Answer? If yes, is rent deposited to court registry required?
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Answered on January 26, 2012
A three day notice should not even be an issue because apparently possession of the property was returned to the landlord without a problem. ...
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Non-return of last month's rent and Security deposit.
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Answered on January 21, 2012
Contact an attorney asap. There are a few landlord-tenant attorneys that will take a case to recover security deposit on a contingent basis,...
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How much can I sue for regarding stolen property, mental distress and non-return of last month's rent and security deposit?
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Answered on January 21, 2012
Consult a landlord-tenant attorney asap. The landlord has 15 days to return the deposit or, if they intend to claim a part or all of the deposit,...
Can I break my lease due to rodents?
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Answered on January 20, 2012
Before you move out or stop paying rent you should provide written notice to the landlord requesting repairs within seven days or you will move out...
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Have lease with Confusing terms...No more than 12 months, but 3 years
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Answered on January 18, 2012
I agree with the comments from the other attorneys. An additional issue is that a lease for more than one year must be signed by the landlord in...
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Contested eviction in Polk County, FL
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Answered on January 18, 2012
You need an experienced landlord-tenant attorney to represent you at the trial. If the tenant has an attorney and you lose at trial, you will most...
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How much needs to be depositted to court registry when you are not paying due to repairs needed?
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Answered on January 18, 2012
Send a letter giving the landlord seven days to make repairs. If the repairs are not made you can withhold a portion of the rent but you need to...
How do i write an opposition letter to an apartment complex?
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Answered on January 18, 2012
I sometimes see situations where the roommates sign separate leases and they are each responsible for their own rent. Most roommates are required...
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What rights does a tenant have against a landlord that does a self eviction and also keeps my property in value excess of $5000
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Answered on December 15, 2011
What you have described is 'self-help' which is prohibited by statute. The minimum statutory penalty is three months rent and attorneys fees. You...
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Landlord assaulted me at my job! do i have to pay him or will the court decide?
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Answered on December 15, 2011
You have a number of options including suing the landlord for the attack. You need an attorney asap. preferably someone familiar with...
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