Legal Questions and Answers
Residential landlord seeks reciprocial right with tenant to terminate lease.
I am selling house (already have contract) and have a tenant in the guest house. I thought I just had to give 30 days notice but in review of the simple lease agreement signed between us it only addresses leasee's need to give 30 days notice and doesn't make provision for me the landlord to do same. Can you provide langage for me to give notice that lease is being prematurily...
06/05/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Florida | #16873What is the proper way to terminate a tenants lease without reason?
The lease expired April-11-09, two of four tenants moved out. The remaining two tenants said they will find two more tenants and want to sign a new lease. Things not working out, I don't think they can afford the rent. I would like for them to move out in 30 days. Which notice do I use. As the landlord, I am not sure if there are people living there that I don't know about.
06/05/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: California | #16872Landlord-tenant, refund of security deposit in co-tenancy situation.
I was renting an apartment out with a friend. Though both our names were on the lease, it was my money that was used in paying for the 1st months rent and the security deposit by check that was labled with a carbon copy of 1st months rent and security deposit. Is there any law that requires the the land lord to split the security deposit between the 2 of us or is the sec dep s...
06/04/2009 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: Hawaii | #16870What is the legal definition of extortion?
I recently sent an e-mail to a former employer requesting that they pay me the monies owed to me. In that demand, I made reference to the fact that I would tell the truth in Court about all the unprofessional lies they insisted that I tell clients. I received a call from them indicating that I was extorting from them. I do not fully understand what extortion means.
06/04/2009 | Category: Criminal » Extortion | State: Nevada | #16869How often does a Power of Attorney need to be updated?
I hold a durable Power of Attorney for financial management, executed September 2008. Recently a title company said it was out of date for the closing about to take place. It was no big deal as the co-owner is now able to be present. But how can it possibly be out of date? Am I required to update this Power of Attorney every 6 months or something?
06/04/2009 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Virginia | #16868Are Family Members Liable for Debts of Deceased Brother?
My brother committed suicide and left behind debts, as well as major medical bills resulting from him suicide. He was not married nor did he have children and was not under an appointed guardianship. He resided with my mother, only because he had foreclosed on his home, did not have a car, bank account, or other assets which would create an estate. Is the family now responsi...
06/04/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: North Carolina | #16866What forms do you need to transfer real estate from a parent who passed away into your name?
What forms do you need to transfer real estate from a parent who passed away into your name? Do you have to use a lawyer or can you do the process yourself? What steps need to be taken?
06/04/2009 | Category: Wills and Es... » Probate | State: Washington | #16864How would I transfer property to my children but still collect rental income from it?
I would like to make out a form for the 5 year period so that they cannot take my property in case I become ill. However, I want the right to get the income from the property until I become disabled. I need to put my property in my kids name, so, how do I do this? Also, I had a tenant that left me with a large bill and need to get my money from her; so, how can I get a garnishm...
06/04/2009 | Category: Medicaid | State: Nebraska | #16863What is the mandatory sentence for growing 20 marijuana plants in Pennsylvania?
What is the mandatory sentence for growing 20 marijuana plants in Pennsylvania?
06/03/2009 | Category: Criminal | State: Pennsylvania | #16861Can I file the Notice of Trustee Sale myself?
I purchased a deed of trust that was in default. I have already filed the Notice of Default and had no response. Can I file the Notice of Trustee Sale myself and use one of my entities as the Trustee? I would like to use your forms to file a Notice of Trustee Sale. I need to know if I can do this myself.
06/03/2009 | Category: Real Property » Foreclosure | State: California | #16860