Legal Questions and Answers
What action can I take to have my security deposit returned?
On October 21 2007 I was diplaced due to a tenant fire. The building's 3rd floor was completely destroyed. I lived on the 2nd floor. I did not have rental insurance. The ownership of this property had been changed a few months ago and I have been awaiting a new lease agreement form this new property management company. I had left numerous messages to a voicemail, to no avail. ...
10/25/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Pennsylvania | #10930What rights does my son have since the apartment manager is renovating the upstairs unit?
My oldest son is renting an apartment in Austin TX with a roommate. The apartment above them is in renovation. It belongs to the manager. The problem being is the SMELL of chemicals they are using is SO strong the boys are unable to stay in their apartment. They have complained to the head of maintenance and to the manager. They refuse to do a thing. Their eyes water and they b...
10/25/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Texas | #10929Can a landlord charge for gas when the units are not metered separatly?
Does an apartment community that has 30 units in each building have the right to charge the tenants for water and gas if the apartments are not metered seperately? The apartments have no gas appliances and are heated with electricity not gas.
10/25/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Iowa | #10924Where can I find Form #10125 of the Motor Vehicle Department?
I was looking for a form with the Motor Vehicle Department for Opthalmologic - I was told it was Form #10125.
10/25/2007 | Category: Forms | State: New Mexico | #10921Consequences of Trading Nude Pictures Online
I met this guy online who was 23 and lived in West Virginia. I'm 17 and live in New Jersey. We traded nude pictures, my mom called the police, and now they want to investigate. Is there any way that he could get in trouble? I really hope not because I was at the age of consent as the investigator said, but I don't really know.
10/25/2007 | Category: Criminal | State: New Jersey | #10915Is there anyone I can contact to get visitation of my grandson?
Is there anyone I can contact to get visitation of my grandson now without having to pay a lawyer fee? My son is hiding him from everyone including the mom.
10/25/2007 | Category: Divorce » Grandparents... | State: Mississippi | #10911Where can I find a form for a Lease with Option to Purchase for a house I am selling in Kansas?
Where can I find a form for a Lease with Option to Purchase for a house I am selling in Kansas?
10/24/2007 | Category: Forms | State: Kansas | #10898How do I go about getting my now ex girlfriend to sign the form releasing me from the lease?
My girlfriend and I moved into a rental a month ago. I have since found out she was cheating on me and wish to move out. I tried to give the property manager my 30 day notice but they said my now ex-girlfriend has to sign a form to release me from the lease. She refuses to sign it because she wants me to pay half of the rent while she continues to live there. How do I go ab...
10/24/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... | State: North Carolina | #10892Is there a Time Frame for a Court Arraignment after Someone has been Jailed
How long can someone be in jail before taken to court for arraignment? (example: arrested on a Saturday 2:00 AM and still in jail as of Wednesday 5:00 PM with no court appearance). Is there a statute that I can refer to?
10/24/2007 | Category: Courts | State: Nebraska | #10883How can I fight the landlord to keep my air window unit?
I am living in an apartment complex that does not allow additional a/c window units without a doctor's note stating you need one. I have supplied the doctor's note which said to allow me to have a a/c unit for medical purposes. Can the apartment complex require me to get another note with a specific condition? They are threatening to come in a remove the unit.
10/24/2007 | Category: Landlord Tenant | State: Oklahoma | #10879