A tenant may take a landlord to magistrate court to enforce the lease and the requirements under the SC Residential Landlord Tenant Act and...

Who do I have to allow into my home for an "inspection"?

Generally, yes, a landlord may enter rental property, with proper notice, to inspect, conduct regular maintenance, show the property to a...

Are deficiency judgments equally distributed among multiple borrowers?

A deficiency judgment may be pursued against persons who have signed the promissory note for the underlying mortgage. If one has only signed the...

Will I go to jail or get sued for a online payday loan that I didn't know I got and they said it was about 3 or 4 years ago

South Carolina does not allow for criminal action to resolve a general consumer debt, including payday loans which involve postdated checks. Such...

We paid in advance so can they now charge us more?

If there was not a purchase agreement or other form of contract signed specifying the terms of the purchase, then, generally, additional...

What can we do to make her fix the heat? it is winter. and do we still have to pay rent? freezing and broke.

For tenancies covered under the SC Residential Landlord Tenant Act, the landlord is required to provide "reasonable amounts" of heat. If a covered...

Will our credit be affected since we are named as defendants in a civil suit? Can we get the record removed?

In a foreclosure action where the mortgagor is deceased and the estate has not yet been probated or completed probate, the mortgage company will...

As I only owed $87,500 when foreclosed, should I not have received some $17,000 in cash back from the sale?

The judge's office will have released a breakdown of the sale and any costs associated with the sale. Typically, in South Carolina, this will be...

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Should I apply again? What do you think my chances of getting disability now are?

To really assess your legal matter, it is advised that you consult with an attorney who handles Social Security Disability/SSI cases. You will be...

How do I break the contract without have to pay for the next 5 1/2 months? Please respond asap. Thank you so much.

As previously responded, such will depend upon the terms of the contract. There may be provisions written into the contract that enable...