Real Estate, Housing & Construction
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Is it legal for my landlord to send an eviction notice by text message only?
In Florida, a landlord’s text message may be a warning or a communication about a rental problem, but it is not always the same thing as a legally effective eviction notice. Whether a text message-only notice is valid us...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge a fee for receiving packages?
In Nevada, a landlord may be able to charge a fee for receiving packages if the fee is allowed by the lease or rental agreement and is not otherwise prohibited by law. In general, the key question is whether the landlord...
How do I prove my injury claim if there were no witnesses when I fell?
If no one saw you fall, you may still be able to support an injury claim with other evidence. In general, a claim does not depend on witness testimony alone. People often prove a fall by using medical records, photos, in...
How do I deal with a home warranty company that keeps denying valid repair claims?
If a home warranty company keeps denying repair claims that you believe are covered, the first step is usually to gather and organize the policy, your claim records, repair invoices, photos, and all communications with t...
What are my rights if my landlord increases rent in the middle of my lease term?
In Colorado, a landlord usually cannot raise the rent in the middle of a fixed-term lease unless the lease itself allows that kind of increase or the tenant agrees to a change. A written lease often sets the rent amount...
Can I get extra time if my eviction notice says I must leave in 72 hours and I have kids?
In New Jersey, having children usually does not automatically stop an eviction or create a guaranteed extension of time to move. In general, the amount of time you may have depends on what stage the eviction is in, what...
What happens if my spouse destroys text messages that matter to the divorce case?
In an Alaska divorce case, if a spouse destroys text messages that may be important, the court may treat that as a serious evidence issue. In general, courts expect both sides to preserve potentially relevant information...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee for a wedding venue that rescheduled my date without asking?
In general, a wedding venue may not be able to enforce a cancellation fee if the venue itself changed the date without your agreement. But the answer depends heavily on the contract language, what the venue actually did,...
Do I have to leave after a 60-day notice if I just renewed my lease online?
In Montana, the answer depends on what the online renewal says, whether the landlord had the legal right to end or decline renewal, and whether the lease is actually in effect for a new term. In general, if a tenant and...
What happens if an eviction notice was served to my teenage child while I was at work?
In New Hampshire, what happens next usually depends on who was actually served, how the notice was delivered, and whether the child was old enough to understand and relay the paper to you. In general, an eviction notice...
What happens if I accidentally broke a neighbor’s window while playing basketball in the driveway?
If you accidentally broke a neighbor’s window while playing basketball in your driveway, the situation is usually handled as a property damage issue rather than a criminal one, but the exact response depends on the facts...
What are my rights if I received a 30-day notice after asking for repairs in writing?
If you are in Washington and you asked for repairs in writing, then got a 30-day notice afterward, that can raise concerns about whether the landlord is trying to end the tenancy because you asserted repair rights. In ge...
Do I have to prove the exact time a spill appeared before I slipped?
In general, no. In a Rhode Island slip-and-fall claim, people usually do not have to prove the exact minute a spill appeared before the fall. What often matters more is whether the property owner or occupier knew, or rea...
Can I Break My Lease Because the Elevator Has Been Broken for Weeks?
In Maryland, a broken elevator may be a serious housing problem, but it does not automatically let a tenant break a lease. In general, the legal question is whether the problem is severe enough to make the rental unit or...
How do I handle harassment from a former dating partner if there was no domestic relationship?
If a former dating partner is harassing you, the fact that there was no domestic relationship does not necessarily mean you have no legal options. In Washington, the available options often depend on what the person is d...