Legal Questions and Answers
Can a minor acknowledge the paternity of his child in Michigan?
I am 17 years old and I live in Michigan. I had a relationship with a girl of the same age. Somehow it didn’t work out and we got separated. Later I came to know that she is pregnant. I would like to acknowledge the paternity of the child. Is there any issue to acknowledge the paternity as I am a minor?
12/26/2016 | Category: Paternity » Minor as Par... | State: Michigan | #28802I had sowed the crop in the land before the notice to quit was issued the landlord.
I am a Tenant-at-will living in Alabama. The landlord gave me the notice to quit last week. I had sowed the crop in the land before the notice to quit was issued. The landlord is about to sell the property. Am I entitled to claim the crops? What is the law in this regard?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Alabama | #28801My tenants set rental house on fire under the influence of alcohol. What do I do in this situation?
My tenants were a couple of university students in Columbia, South Carolina. They happened to have a party last week during which a fire broke out in the apartment. The apartment is completely burnt and is not habitable. One of the tenants had poured alcohol on the kitchen fire and set it on fire under the influence of alcohol which caused the accident. They have given the noti...
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28800My rental apartment was charred completely due to fire. What do I do in this situation?
My rental apartment was charred completely due to fire that spread from a neighboring apartment. The apartment is situated in Greenville, South Carolina. What do I do in this situation?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28799What are the legal remedies if water in my apartment is not working?
The water connection to the bathrooms in my rented apartment has been interrupted for over 2 days now. I have notified my landlord regarding the problem. He has not responded to the notices up until today. What are the legal remedies available to me as a tenant in South Carolina?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28798My landlord has not yet given me the possession of the apartment. What should I do in this situation?
I moved to Clemson 3 days back and haven’t been able to begin my stay in the rented apartment I rented. My landlord is yet to give me the keys to the apartment. What should I do in this situation?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28797What remedies does the law in South Carolina provide to the landlords to deal with unruly tenants?
My tenant, who has rented the apartment on a monthly renewable lease, has managed to destroy the wall cabinets and wardrobes beyond repair. They will have to be replaced which is a very costly affair for me. What remedies does the law in South Carolina provide to us landlords to deal with unruly tenants like them?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: South Carolina | #28796What happens if the landlord doesn’t pay the security deposit within the time limit?
I moved out of my rental unit in Charleston, South Carolina 25 days back. I am yet to hear from my landlord regarding the refund of security deposit . How long does he have before he runs out of time per the tenancy law? What happens if he doesn’t pay up within the time limit?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: South Carolina | #28795How can the landlord return the deposit amount if the he does not know the new address of the tenant?
My tenant moved out a week ago from the rental unit I had leased out to him 6 months back in South Carolina. I have about 3 weeks more before I run out of the time limit to pay back the security deposit amount. I don’t have an address where I can reach my previous tenant. What do I do in this situation? How do I return the deposit amount?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: South Carolina | #28794What is the maximum prescribed security deposit amount in South Carolina?
I am thinking of moving to South Carolina from New York. We have a maximum prescribed security deposit amount in New York that a landlord may charge his prospective tenant. Does the tenancy law in South Carolina prescribe the same? Also, at the expiry of the lease, how long does the landlord have to return the deposit?
12/26/2016 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: South Carolina | #28793