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What is the process to appeal ruling in small claim court?

The process is, you file a Notice of Appeal; if you contact your appellate …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What are my exact obligations if I'm a tenant and my lease states that lawn maintenance is the responsibility of the tenant at the tenant's expense?

Yes, there is a basis: when a lease or other contract does  not clearly …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

Wht to do about a bogus carpet cleaning charge?

Given the late period of notice (two plus years) where presumably there were subsequent …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

What to do if my landlord has accepted $700 of payment towards rent but says that we have 3 days to vacate?

If you have paid or offered to pay everything, then your landlord may not …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago

If my tenant moved out early, failed to return their keys/garage door remotes and caused damage to the premises, in addition to keeping the security deposit can I get additional funds?

A landlord is entitled to recover the cost of all damage done by the …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 months ago