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Can a residential landlord give their attorney a letter to give to the judge outlining everything the tenant has done?
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Answered on January 18, 2014
Talk to your lawyer! If your lawyer knew that were writing to Avvo, asking whether you could give him or her information, your lawyer would be...
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Hello dear attorneys. Please give me your professional advice. I signed a lease for office for a year.
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Answered on January 18, 2014
It is likely that your lease contained a provision in which you agreed to pay for expenses (legal fees, costs of re-renting, etc.) As Mr. Bianchi...
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I ordered a archives to a 2004 judgement I never made payments. It's 2014. The file takes 14 weeks to arrive.
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Answered on January 17, 2014
You should be making a motion by order to show cause to vacate the judgment. Waiting for the court file, though, is a good idea, because it will...
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How successful are appeals and additional Stay request on Eviction decisions?
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Answered on January 16, 2014
Your question is difficult to answer. The stronger the appellant's case (on its facts), the more likely the appellant is to obtain a stay while...
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How do i evict someone from my apartment with out having to go to court.
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Answered on January 16, 2014
You cannot legally get someone out of your apartment without the use of the courts. Does your boyfriend also live there? Assuming the threats are...
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Am I entitled to my rent stabilized apartment even if I signed a lease that states I gave up my rights to rent stabilization?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
You need a tenants' attorney NOW. You are entitled to a renewal lease in your old apartment. If it has been rented to someone else, you are...
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How successful are appeals on Eviction decisions?Tenant was given a 3 year stay claiming she was an owner and lost that case.
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Answered on January 15, 2014
In civil (non-criminal) cases, with few exceptions, no party is entitled to court appointed counsel. There are some programs (legal aid, legal...
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Do I need an attorney for tenant rights?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
You need to show a lawyer your lease to determine your rights.
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Can collection agency garnish your tax refund? Is that legal?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
To garnish your tax refund or collect from you in any manner for a credit card debt, there must first be a judgment against you. Since you are...
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Can I deduct repairs/sanitation issues from my rent?
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Answered on January 14, 2014
You should consult your lease. That will spell out your rights. You may want to consult an attorney.
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