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What are our legal options as we are now angered at this?

Edward's answer | Answered on February 11, 2016

I'd be happy to speak to you about your options to get your security deposit back. The rule is very detailed and the landlord must comply with...

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Would like to know more about a Jury Trial Process?

Edward's answer | Answered on January 05, 2016

This is a very complicated question to Answer completely in a short online reply. Mainly becuase of the amount of details you ask for about the...

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Can my landlord control who stays overnight at my apartment? We need a lawyer to look over our very ambiguous lease.

Edward's answer | Answered on November 12, 2015

In answering your question I am making the assumption that this is a private market rental of an apartment. Some special types of housing have...

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Do we have a lead paint case against our landlord?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Lead paint poisoning is potentially very serious. You should certainly speak to an attorney about your options for getting your home tested,...

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What legal options do I have in this situation? And what is the landlord/property manager obligated to cover?

Edward's answer | Answered on September 14, 2015

It certainly sounds like your landlord broke multiple rules and you might be able to recover money for your damages related to all of this. Sorry...

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Hi, our landlord doesn't want to fix the heat in one bedroom and won't replace our failing stove. What are our options?

Edward's answer | Answered on January 20, 2015

If you smell gas you should call the gas company right away. A gas leak can be very dangerous. This should be done immediately. You need to...

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I WAS EVICTED AND WAS SUPPOSE TO BE OUT THE FIRST OF NOV. 2014. CAN THE LANDLORD CHANGE MY LOCK TO MY MAILBOX FOR THIS? THANKS

Edward's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

If you have moved out of the old apartment but have not found a new place to live yet, you can put a hold on your mail at the local post office and...

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Do I have to move?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

It is not exactly clear from your question but it sounds like you may have a government subsidy helping pay your rent. If so the government subsidy...

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My landlord is missing

Edward's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

I know how devastating it can be to be in this situation. I have a great deal of experience on several similar cases for tenants. Please feel free...

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On section 8 living in the same place for 6yrs never got rent receipts landlords evicting me for non payment how to prove I paid

Edward's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

You likely have a good defense to this case and you need to make sure you file your Answer and Discovery on time. You should call the Legal...

Edward Rice's Answers (74)

What are our legal options as we are now angered at this?

Would like to know more about a Jury Trial Process?

Can my landlord control who stays overnight at my apartment? We need a lawyer to look over our very ambiguous lease.

Do we have a lead paint case against our landlord?

What legal options do I have in this situation? And what is the landlord/property manager obligated to cover?

Hi, our landlord doesn't want to fix the heat in one bedroom and won't replace our failing stove. What are our options?

I WAS EVICTED AND WAS SUPPOSE TO BE OUT THE FIRST OF NOV. 2014. CAN THE LANDLORD CHANGE MY LOCK TO MY MAILBOX FOR THIS? THANKS

Do I have to move?

My landlord is missing

On section 8 living in the same place for 6yrs never got rent receipts landlords evicting me for non payment how to prove I paid