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My landlord if filing for bankruptcy as she just told us. How we are under a rent to own contract
Asked in Belleview,  FL Jul. 13, 2017 ,  1 Answers

We have less then 7000 to pay what will happen to our contract

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Tenant is in default for changing flooring/lighting without permission. Tenant filed bankruptcy. Can I evict?
Asked in Pagosa Springs,  CO Jun. 09, 2017 ,  1 Answers

The lease is rent to own, but tenant can't exercise option to purchase if they are in default. Bankruptcy trustee is trying to purchase my house at the amount stated in lease, then resell at higher rate to pay tenants' debts.

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What are the consequences for not claiming a rental property during Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Asked in Blue Springs,  MO May 02, 2017 ,  1 Answers

My landlord filed Chapter 13 and claimed our address as her primary residency.I paid monthly rent in excess of her mortgage payment. More than a year after I moved in she changed a utility bill to her name to "prove" her residency.When the bankruptcy was complete, she gave me notice to move so she c...

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?How can I stop An unlawful detainer
Asked in Chico,  CA Mar. 21, 2017 ,  2 Answers

I got served with papers to evict me yesterday. But landlord would not take the rent I have it on text messages.and now I'm thinking About fililing for bAnkrupt. I need help.

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How can I take over my childhood house?
Asked in Omaha,  NE Dec. 20, 2016 ,  1 Answers

My parents owned the home but we're letting the bank foreclosure on my childhood home because of bankruptcy . So I started to make the mortgage payments to try to get it put into my name for my new home, but now the bank is talking about for taking about foreclosing on me/her (my step mother). My fa...

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Florida landlord got writ of poss while under a 14 day stay from dismissed bk. What can I do?
Asked on Nov. 07, 2016 ,  1 Answers

I filed a 7 bk that was dismissed but still gave me a 14 day stay. My landlord got a writ of possession while I was under protection of stay and had me removed from the property. Can I get the eviction struck from the court and/or sue him for illegal eviction? The judge obviously didn't read the ent...

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I am on bankruptcy since march of last year and went to eviction court Monday. They sent me to court for 75 dollars.
Asked in San Antonio,  TX Aug. 31, 2016 ,  1 Answers

I explained to judge I was on bankruptcy and he threw my papers to me and said be out in six days. What rights do I have to get more time to move

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I received an offer through an out of state broker to lease my building. I had no prior listing with anyone.
Asked in Salt Lake City,  UT Aug. 12, 2016 ,  1 Answers

Will I owe him a commision. There was no discussion, when he made calls. He obviously is working on behalf of the prospective tenant. I do not think he is licensed in Utah

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Can a broker keep a fee with a signed but inactive lease?
Asked in Hempstead,  NY Jul. 15, 2016 ,  1 Answers

We signed a lease and paid the landlord and our broker, but the current tenant will not be out by our lease date and the landlord is discarding our lease and returning our money. However, the broker says he is still entitled to keep his fee because we signed the lease. Is this true?

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I need clarification on these ADA Compliance for a Small Business
Asked in San Diego,  CA May 26, 2016 ,  2 Answers
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1) I am starting a small Business (Vintage Resale Store) I will have 5 parking spaces. I have not signed the lease yet. The landlord has not previously made the parking ADA compliant with a Handicap Space/curb ramp at the sidewalk. Whose responsibility is it to make it compliant? 2) The far left par...

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My landlord has ignored repeated pleas to fix a shoddy wheelchair ramp and is intentionally making access harder for me
Asked in Schenectady,  NY Apr. 12, 2016 ,  1 Answers

I am in a wheelchair and my landlord is intentionally making access to my apt impossible. At the same time he verbally berates me for my handicap. Further he treats me unfairly compared to other tenants without disabilities.

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Can I have a retail store that does not provide access to public bathrooms?
Asked in Walla Walla,  WA May 08, 2015 ,  2 Answers
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My husband and I are trying to open a business. We are renting in an existing space. The building inspector said that bathroom was not ADA compliant and so we failed the inspection. I told him that was an employee only bathroom. He stated that all public buildings must have access to a public restro...

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I want advice on filing a motion to lift chapter 13 bankruptcy stay. I want to file myself.
Asked in Thousand Oaks,  CA Dec. 08, 2014 ,  10 Answers
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My tenant in Phoenix, AZ filed for a Ch 13 bankruptcy in California (Sherman oaks) a day before (Dec 4) the eviction hearing (Dec 5) . The judgement and possession was not awarded due to the bankruptcy filing. Tenant owes the rent and other arrears from November and also Dec rent will be due on Dec ...

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Is it possible to defend against an ADA suit ? My small business didn't have a designated parking space.
Asked in Beaumont,  CA Sep. 11, 2013 ,  3 Answers
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This is an automotive type shop. There are no designated parking at all. Everyone has equal access, We have a letter praising our help to handicapped customers. The plaintiff never called us or stopped at the shop to ask for any help...Is it best to just try to negotiate? The dollar amount is 4000. ...

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Landlord (coin-op laundry) & my grocery store are side by side & both are being sued for not having handicap parking/access.
Asked in Long Beach,  CA Oct. 10, 2012 ,  2 Answers

We have year to year lease since 3 years. Landlord is responsible for zonning & maintenance. Per lawsuit landlord was given notice re: this issue in 1991. What are the tenants' rights, & defenses against ADA civil rights case? (i) only year to year LEASE, (ii) tenant pay maint chg for property (iii)...

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