Is it legal for a superintendent to walk into an apartment without permission, under the impression the tenant is not home?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
The LL or their agent is required to give notice before entering the premises unless it is an emergency. So yes, they did something wrong in...
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Can my landlord kick me out because of number of people
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Answered on October 13, 2014
Ms. Ballast is correct, unless there is a town ordinance specifying to the contrary there is no restriction. There may be a square footage...
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For an assignment of lease, can a landlord 1) raise the rent and 2) reduce the options (e.g. from 6 years to 3 years)?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
Check the over lease, it may say that the LL may assign on new terms. So long as it is contracted for, it's legal.
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We are on a month to month lease and the house just sold. New landlord is increasing the rent without a new agreement.
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Answered on October 13, 2014
No, but if you are a month to month tenant, if you don't sign, you can be evicted in one month. So choose wisely according to what you need.
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Mother died. Requested copy of will and death certificate. Sister claims mineral rights for 35.7 acres was left to her. Why then
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Answered on October 13, 2014
If it is your mother, you can most likely force the will to go to probate. You should be entitled to a copy of all the pertinent documents, but it...
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Are there risks to me to submitting a formal complaint that is public regarding lake dredging without a permit to the Fl EPA?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
Report it. You may also want to refer it to the Army Corps of Engineers, as they deal with "navigable bodies" of water in the US. It may fall...
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What's the best way to get rid of a tenant when she had people over and her guests stole property(a guitar and a guitar tuner)?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
The lease should provide grounds for eviction. If there is no lease, then she is a month to month tenant, and you must service her with either 30...
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My common-law husband (who is a US citizen/ dual) and I own property together in Florida. We own it and are 50/50 partners.
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Answered on October 13, 2014
I agree with Mr. Anthony. You would not necessarily need to sell unless someone else also has an interest in the property. If it is marital...
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My husband had me sign a form while I was ill. I didn't want to sign.
Said daughter will fight me
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Answered on October 13, 2014
That would normally be called duress or undue influence and would lead to the contest of your will by anyone who knows this information and can...
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Is it legal for home assoc. to remove landscaping service when it is included in by-laws of town home?
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Answered on October 13, 2014
It may also say in the bylaws that it can be changed by the board of the HOA. Anything that they do could be considered a business decision, and...
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