I am 17 and my parents treat me terribly but refuse to let me leave. If I run away can the police detain me?

You can contact the following link for legal contacts--a legal assistance lawyer who can discuss issues such as emancipation:...

Unlawful detainer question

Ahh, OK, I see. To be successful in getting Relief from forfeiture, in those states where it exists, the tenant must convince the court of two...

Do I have to serve another "3 Day Pay or Vacate" notice if I subsequently agreed to give the tenant extra days to pay?

In most states, the subsequent arrangement you made on the first 3-Day would void it as a foundation action for the rest of the eviction...

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Is it ever okay to write a "bad check?"

In many states, your taking of the cash they did offer would be what is sometimes referred to as an 'accord and satisfaction'--they offered less...

We have been harrased by unauthorized tenants and my landlord failed to realize they werent on the lease. can we terminate lease

Hard to say without seeing your lease agreement, however, you likely have no legal recourse under the circumstances you described. Recommend...

Unlawful detainer question

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Do I owe my roommate money for our security deposit?

She might have a claim--but its likely she will have to pay her lawyer (unless he is a volunteer attorney/legal aid attorney) a significant amount...

I am being a evicted because I have not been able to pay rent. How long do I have move out?

In most states, your lease would be pegged to when you were supposed to have paid your rent--in most cases on the first of each month--meaning you...

We are fighting an eviction and 1st court date is 10-04 and they sent a 2 day notice to enter and do maintiance and repairs

Your lease agreement likely has a provision regarding notice and entry for repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. You likely don't have any legal...

I have goting a eviction notice says i have 7 day for none payment of rent in the state of al how long do i have

If the notice was generated by your landlord--it’s likely a demand for payment, sometimes called a Pay or Quit notice. If you don't pay or quit...