If someone gives you a car and you have witnesses that heard it can that person be made to honor what they said?

Generally, in addition to other factors, creation of a legally binding contract requires what is called "mutual consideration." Basically, this...

I just moved in an apartment where the landlord inform me that the back window would be fixs.i havent paid the rent yet so

For covered tenancies, the SC Residential Landlord Tenant Act does not allow a tenant to withhold rent for a failure to make repairs. If the...

Can our landlord show our apartment before we move out sept 30 when he only gave us 13 days notice for vacating premises?

Unless your lease specifically addresses this issue and sets certain restrictions, then yes, the landlord may show the unit. Where there is not an...

Can you get out of a lease for a home if the landlord fails to mention there is a HOA & are not notified of at signing?

Since the landlord is responsible to the HOA, it's rules and regulations should have been included in the lease. However, that would generally be...

I gave my mother guardianship so she could homeschool my daughter. I thought, I signed full custody. I mistakenly trusted her.

Custody is granted by a court order, signed by a judge. While parties may sometimes make agreements amongst themselves, including signing...

The school should have an administrative process in place for purposes of disputing the allegation. That will typically be the starting point. ...

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Can my sister be evicted because a friend of my nephew's has been accused of breaking into a near by apartment?

Although not stated here, the criminal acts of others can often become an issue in income based housing. Tenants are responsible for the acts of...

Regrettably, it is unclear what you mean regarding an expired order. You may be referring to the 365 day rule in South Carolina. However, that...

How do I break my lease after mold exposure due to property management negligence?

There is some provision under the SC Residential Landlord Tenant Act for early termination of a lease where the landlord has failed to make...

Can my landlord have me remove from premises for trespassing?

The SC Residential Landlord Tenant Act recognizes both oral and written lease agreements. However, by other statute, oral lease agreements may not...