Can my wife file a small claims court case against a lawyer who made no good faith effort to have the court award legal costs?

Sounds like you (and/or your wife) are not pleased with the outcome are unhappy with your attorney's performance, and are dismayed by the cost. ...

Am I protected from litigation and paying his legal fees in Virginia after the protective order I have against my ex expires?

As a general rule, your ex is free to exert his rights in court--if he is abusing the process the court is free to sanction him/or his attorney. ...

Should I get a lawyer?

Most states have a specific process for withholding rent--processes more than simply not paying. Usually the processes include establishing an...

Its possible you could argue that the conditions are not habitable and therefore the LL has failed to live up to the Warranty of...

What does 'sold at public auction or otherwise disposed of' mean in self storage statutes?

Most states have very specific requirements for sale of a car; different from the sale of other chattles--i.e. specific notice to the owner, proof...

My landlord kick me out because of no job?

No. Only a court can evict you, a landlord does not have that power. LL must go to court to have you evicted and must present some...

Can my landlord go after co tenant for breaking lease if landlord agrees that i can stay???

Yes.

My landlord decided to sell a property, can I terminate the lease before 28 days? (I am mo-to-mo lease)

BS. See page 16 at http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ocp/landlord_tenant/landlord-tenant-handbook.pdf LL must give notice to YOU. You cannot be...

Can my landlord evict me?

She can try. It's not only your lease agreement that controls, you are also protected by NY state laws. Your landlord is blowing smoke. Contact...

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Because Congress has determined that it should not be exempted.