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 I only have $78.52 in my bank account, which is not enough to cover the rent check I wrote for $739.52.
Even when my weekly paycheck is directly deposited, I will still not have enough money. My wife is bi-polar and went on a manic spending spree. I have never been late paying rent in the past. What ...


 Prospective landloard asking for TOO MUCH sensitive information.?
I'm about to move into an apartment building. On the application, the management company asks for:
W2's
2 Original pay stubs
My latest tax return
My bank account numbers ...


 I am in so much trouble!!!?
OMG!! I am a real estate agent and have lost the keys belonging to one of my clients. I am sick to my stomach over this! I think I accidentaly threw them away in the trash but I don't know for ...


 When was my house built at 2010 W. Pennsylvania St., Allentown, PA?
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 Apartment advice please....?
So my friend and I have been looking into apartments for a couple weeks and have seen three or four and have lots to go. Another friend wants to look at places with me. So I sugguested the three of ...


 Move or not to move??? Your opinion please???
Current Apt:
$1500 including water, trash & sewer
the building is over 20 years old, however it has a tennis court, basketball court and 2 swimming pools (and we use them daily).
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 Can I sue my husband for not paying the morgage when I would give him the money and now my home is being repod
I'd give the money to my husband to pay all the bills becasue I'm always out of town but I came to find out he has not paid a single one and my home is being reposessed. I got a letter that ...


 Landlord gave 24 hour notice
the landlord (unless an emergency) gives 24 hour notice to enter the unit for inspections. (that way we know in case we aren't home that someone entered our house) the notice was delivered 07.29....


 My landlord didnt make payments now house is in foreclosure what are my rights to stay there?
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 How can i evict my tenant?
i have a year lease signed with my tenant, but now i need to move back into my home. can i evict him. he has also broken the lease. he had roommates move in without me knowing about it....


 I live in a really ghetto apartment and need to break the lease Any ideas how to do that?
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 Do you need to leave 10% for down payment of house?
I heard the general rule of thumb for a down payment of a house is 10%. Is that generally true? I'm sure it depends on a person's credit, amount of years the loan is for, etc. I wanted to ...


 If I pay my mortgage 20 days late can they take action against my house?
I always pay my mortgage on time but this time I need another week past the grace period to pay ...


 Our house was appraised at $795 k, comparables are listed in the $650k range, how far do we go down in price?
it sits on 5 flat acres, huge shop, above ground pool. Beautiful place on the edge of town in Vancouver W...


 I fell asleep while cooking. The building smoke alarm went off. Can the landlord evict me?
There was no fire. What i was cooking just dried up and started smoking. The smoke was so bad i copuldnt see a thing but there was no damage to the apartment.
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 Am I still responsible for a lease/apartment after the lease as expired?
Hello, I live in Los Angeles, and have a roommate in a 2 bedroom apartment.
My current lease for my apartment is over as of Dec 1. I had given my landlord my 30 notice, and told my roommate. My ...


 Would you rent your house to people with a cat and a dog?
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 Info about a lien on a house?
My parents have a lien on their home. The company who put the lien on the home is no longer in business, but the lien shows on my families credit report. They want to refi the mortgage, but no ...


 How do I evict my girlfriend who is not on my lease agreement (california)?
Every time I ask her to leave she threatens to have me arrested for domestic violence. I have not done anything and wouldnt, (I have a prior on my record and she knows it. I have had to barricade ...


 If some one moves out and they return the key do they have any rights to collect the stuff they left?
or can i keep it?
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when my sister left her partner her solicitor told her to take what she could because she wouldn't be able to get anything when she left, but ...



Chicago2
How can she sue me for money?
A few months ago I moved in with my boyfriend whom was subletting from another person. When she decided to move back she held my mail and will not give it to me. I did not sign any kind of agreement or make one verbally. My boyfriend was paying the landlord the rent. Since we have moved out, she is is claiming that my boyfriend did not pay the full amount for his last months rent, and that there are extensive damages to her apartment. She called me and stated that "you both owe me money" and that she spoke with Judge Mathis about this issue...and that we can both be expecting a phone call soon. I do not in fact owe her any money whatosever. Is there any way that she can sue me for money??
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Thanks for the quick response everyone! I did forward my mail one week prior to moving, but I had a few things from the IRS that went there because I called and checked as I did not receive them. She claimed that since it was sent to her address that she can take it, then she claimed she didnt have any, and then she later gave some of my mail to my boyfriend. I already called the post office, and there is an inspector on the case. He called her, and that is when she called me to say that I would be getting a phone call of my own. I also contacted the mail carrier to make sure no mail in my name would be delivered there moving forward. Also, I did not damage any of her property. I believe there was natural wear and tear from my boyfriend who had been living there for many months prior to me moving in. So I could get subpeonaed?
                     
 




Janet P
Sure she can sue you. You lived there and she is claiming you damaged her property. She will not win if you did not damage it. You not signing any agreement did not give you the right to destroy her property (this is the legal thought, maybe not the truth of the matter).

But, no judge will be calling you. You might be served the papers and the judge will sign them, but not call. Under no circumstances would you be called by a judge regarding a legal issue.

Also, it is a crime to withhold mail. Always and under all circumstances. Report the crime to the post office, they aggressively handle this situation, she is going to regret that very stupid move.




Tim
You can sue anyone.

She should have had your name added to the lease, then you would be responsible. If your name was not on the lease, then you are not liable unless she can prove the you alone, willfully caused the damage to the property.

She also can not hold your mail, it is a federal crime to interfere with the delivery of the US Mail.

If she is still holding your mail, contact the local post master and ask to file a report with the Postal Inspector.


I Buy And Sell Houses
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Sure she can sue. Whether she will win is another matter. And if she wins, whether she can collect is yet another matter.

Call the postal inspector's office immediately and report that your mail is being held. It's a federal crime to interfere with delivery of mail.

I'm not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice. However...

The tenant's problem--and recourse--is with your boyfriend. He and she had a contractual arrangement. Now...you may have put your boyfriend into violation of the sublease, or of the lease with the owner. (Were you permitted to live there?) However, that's an issue between your boyfriend and the tenant or the landlord.

Was there damage? If so, what does the agreement between your boyfriend and the tenant provide?

Are you sure that full rent was paid by your boyfriend? Can he substantiate that--either with receipts or cancelled checks?

Collect your documentation. If she sues, at least you'll be prepared.


L.K. Duh
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First, clear your mind. Rehearse your story very carefully, so it is not confusing and you do not get sidetracked.

When Judge Mathis calls, you will be prepared to have a very good conversation.

Of course, Judge Mathis will not call you about this matter. Ever. Nor will the police. You might get a summons to appear in small claims court, but I doubt that will ever happen, either. She would have to show documents you signed and prove damages, and from what you say, she'll appear before the judge empty-handed.

Your former roommate is full of BS. Don't fall for her lies.

Oh, and how can she hold your mail if you have given the post office your change of address form? All your mail will be routed to the new address. You DID file that, didn't you?


Pengy
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Well it is a Federal offense to tamper with, steal, withhold etc anyone's mail that is not personally addressed to you. Let her know that cover her bluff. Your name was not on the lease, so no contract with you existed. Judges do not make phone calls to parties. Burden of proof is on her, does she have before and after pictures? Was there a written inspection of the property prior to him moving in specifying if there where any Damages? Is she claiming fair wear and tear? (Ie a dirty or worn out 10 year old carpet, then claiming full replacement instead of adding depreciation? If so will be laughed out of court if it gets that far. Always take pics of the place when you leave in the event you have unscrupulous landlords who will damage things in order to threaten and try to get renters to pay for full replacement.


deja vu
She can sue you for money but she will not be awarded if there is no money owed as you claim. You should have had your mail transferred. If she was a kind person she would release your mail but if your mail was really important to you it was your duty to put in a change of address with your local post office.


Kathyrn F
I suppose she can try, doesnt mean she will be awarded any judgments. I dont think she can hold your mail as hostage, either. I say let her sue you on the Mathis show, you'll get a free trip out of the deal and she may be humiliated on national tv :)
Oh, and just a fun fact, if she did call the show....I emailed Judge Judy about suing an ex boyfriend once, and they did in fact call him within 24 hours.


Employment Guy
She'll have a hard time litigating anything she doesn't have in writing. If you aren't named on a lease and you never signed anything, it will be almost impossible for her to go after you. You might want to talk to the local post office about the mail thing: I think that's illegal, her witholding your mail. She could be the one in serious trouble here!


Awesome
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Take this on Judge Judy.


lol


Tabby
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First off, if she is holding your mail I would call the postal office and let them know. I'm not sure she can do that.


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