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30 days past due with return of security deposit, now the landlord is saying we owe, can they do that?!

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

SOunds like you are completely within your rights and landlord inefficiencies have blown his opportunity to recover his damages. Prediction of...

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I was unlawfully evicted and the landlord kept EVERYTHING valued at $55,000. She refused us access to our things.

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Can't find a lawyer to sue for $55K? Something is missing? If they won't touch it, odds are its a losing case (statute of limitations,...

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Do I have to send a letter of demand before filing suit against my previous landlord for non-return of deposit?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Letter, certified mail, return receipt is a GOOD idea. It can be used as evidence in a later hearing. I wouldn't sekip the step if I were you. ...

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Can a tenant hold rent if landlord does not fix problems in the house?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Most states require tenant to withhold rent in a specific way--often an escrow account managed by the court. In many states, simply withholding...

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Need a referral. I'm in need of a military pension division expert. Anyone know anyone in Massachusetts area?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Almost any family lawyer in MA will be able to handle a military pension. If you want top shelf, contact Howard Lewis 508-370-3400 ...

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I've been robbed twice in 7 months and want to get out?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Understandable. Depending on circumstance you did not include (is lighting in common areas, sufficient, does LL provide locks on doors,...

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Is there a way to break a rental lease and how can i go by doing it

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Your question is not going to get you the answers I suspect you want. Here's why--yes, you can break a lease. There are many ways to do it. But...

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Is it legal for me to be named on my boyfriend's evictions notice when I live elsewhere? Do I need to go to court over this?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

If you are living with the boyfriend its entirely appropriate for the LL to name you on the eviction notice (frequently the language 'and any...

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What will we need?

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

Five day pay or quit notices are LL generated and worth the paper they are written on. Court notices are important and should not be ignored....

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My landlord wants to charge my guest rent of $15/day when I pay $21/day for myself and my dog, My guest is only here for 9 days.

Rixon's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

I am not a WA attorney, but I wouldn't pay the LL a dime. Not in the lease--not a payment you have to make. Perhaps you might consider a...

Rixon Charles Rafter III's Answers (98644)

30 days past due with return of security deposit, now the landlord is saying we owe, can they do that?!

I was unlawfully evicted and the landlord kept EVERYTHING valued at $55,000. She refused us access to our things.

Do I have to send a letter of demand before filing suit against my previous landlord for non-return of deposit?

Can a tenant hold rent if landlord does not fix problems in the house?

Need a referral. I'm in need of a military pension division expert. Anyone know anyone in Massachusetts area?

I've been robbed twice in 7 months and want to get out?

Is there a way to break a rental lease and how can i go by doing it

Is it legal for me to be named on my boyfriend's evictions notice when I live elsewhere? Do I need to go to court over this?

What will we need?

My landlord wants to charge my guest rent of $15/day when I pay $21/day for myself and my dog, My guest is only here for 9 days.