We are renters who have had many problems and would like to break our lease, are we within our rights to do so?

Your goal should be to move out of the apartment as soon as possible without the landlord's suing you for unpaid rent or damages and without the...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Unless the landlord agrees to release in writing you from your obligations under the lease, you remain obligated. It does not matter whether...

Would it be legal for me to prepare a deed transferring my home back to the mortgage company?

It would be "legal" for you to stop any defense to the foreclosure and simply deed the property to the mortgage lender. As the attorney above...

Does Promissory fraud fall under the 4 year statute of limitation for Breach of Contract, or 2years as for fraud?

Without reading the forbearance agreement you entered into with the bank and reviewing the court documents when your house was foreclosed on, it...

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If I don't pay a pet fee for my 24-7 indoor cat can I be evicted if I have my trailer up for sale?

If you entered into a written lease of the home and agreed in the lease to pay $20/month in order to be allowed a cat in the home, then you will...

Does the security deposit have to be put in an escrow acct? If so does the landlord have to provide that information to you?

In your circumstance, the landlord is required by law to place your security deposit into an escrow account. The best way to find out if the...

Breaking a legal contract

The restrictive covenant in your contract is not necessarily enforceable. It depends on whether it is reasonable in light of its goal - it goal...

How to sue tenant

You have not given very much information, so I'll have to ask you some questions and speak in generalities. Did you get a security deposit from...

I have received at least 14 water shut off notices in the past 4 months. can i break my lease free and clear?

I don't believe you can fight the buy out agreement, but you could try talking to the landlord and seeing if you could lower the amount paid to 2...

How long do I have to hold equipment for customers before I can get rid of it legally?

Was the 30-day policy clearly communicated to the customer? Even if it was, you should contact them in writing (and keep a copy of your letter)...