Is "I forgot my court date" a legitimate defense?

It is not a valid excuse, and it depends on the state, the court, the judge, and BF's lawyer. FYI, courts don't like to deprive citizens of...

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Can we be evicted like this?

Maybe you missed the responses to your earlier...

Can a public school discipline/suspend an IEP HS student for something that did not on school grounds/not related to school?

Attorney Weiner has done as good a job as can be done with the slim facts you have provided. You need to add the basic, who, what, when, where,...

My boyfriend(ex) signed a 3 year lease on a house with me, but moved out. What are my options with the rent?

Short answer: You can remind him of his obligation (send letter, certified mail, return receipt), then sue him for damages when he refuses to pay....

Tenant falsely accused me of not giving her security deposit receipt which I truthfully gave her and she acknowledges on lease

If I'm understanding: 1. You are suing tenant for something (you didn't say). 2. In tenant's counter-claim she accuses that you are holding...

Do I need an attorney?

As a general rule, a landlord may evict a tenant if the tenant fails to pay rent. If you were absent from the property for eight months, I am not...

Can this lady kick me out of the house with just ten days notice?

You received what in many states is called a 10 day pay or quit notice. It means that she is asking you to pay rent or leave within 10 days. If...

Tenant/landlord dispute I'm trying to move in the LL wants to charge me $1385.00 in damages hear I paid a $1000.00 deposit...

Very confusing, at least to me. The headline says you are engaged in a damages discussion with your landlord, and references a security...

Does my landlord have to provide be a place to stay in cases of no water or electricity?

Perhaps. Depends on circumstances. See answer to your previous post at:...

Can the manager of the building put a camera in front of my door

In most states, a camera in a commone area (stairwell, hallway, lobby, etc.) is legal and NOT an intrusion into your privacy.