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I Can’t Stand My Homeowners Association!
I am often asked how someone can get out of their HOA. The short, very easy, very sarcastic answer is, “Well, move.” Generally, your Homeowners Association is here to stay. You may not remember being notified that you were joining all the HOA fun that glorious day you...
Bad Debt Goes Away After Seven Years, Right?
Wrong. First of all, you shouldn’t let bad debt linger, and seven years is way too long! Clients give me this line all the time. I think they really hope that it’s true, and it sounds somewhat logical, but, no. It doesn’t work that way. Generally speaking, there is a...
Do You Qualify for SSDI BenefitS?
To be eligible for SSDI benefits, your condition must make you unable to work for at least 12 months, and you must be unable to earn more than $1,180 a month (for 2018). You must also have a total of 40 work credits (20 of which must be earned in the decade before a...
They sued Me and my business! What do I do?
You started a corporation to keep from getting sued, but you got sued anyway. Good news/bad news... The good news is you may have a great defense to get any personal liability off of you as an individual. The bad news is, you have to present that defense and have the...
The Home I Rent was Flooded by Harvey, What are my Repair Rights?
Within two days of the flood, I received multiple emails for help. One person said, “My rent house was completely flooded, and my landlord kicked me out. I have no place to go.” Whether you are a Landlord or a Tenant, you have certain rights and obligations with a...
THAT’S on my credit report? Now what?
In the market for a car or your first home? Do you know what's on your credit report? You may find that your report is full of old claims, lost credit cards, or worse, accounts opened by identity thieves. Your credit report is your responsibility. Not only should you...
Can an HOA own your home for unpaid assessments?
The short answer is "Yes." State law allows a Home Owner's Association (or HOA) to sue you in state court to recover unpaid assessments. Additionally, you might be on the hook for late fees, interest, and various legal costs. A seemingly small yearly or monthly fee...
“MY SINK IS BROKEN!” GETTING YOUR LANDLORD TO RESPOND
We see it almost every day: the number 1 mistake that tenants make when dealing with their landlords, property managers, and apartment complexes. We talk to tenants who are frustrated and angry about the lack of attention they’ve received regarding requests for...
YOU’VE BEEN EVICTED; NOW WHAT?
The court is only allowed to give you 5 days after an eviction. After 5 days, the landlord will have the right to obtain a Writ of Possession. That grants the constables the authority to come to your residence, force you and all other occupants out, seize all of you...
DUDE, WHERE’S YOUR CAR?
If you let someone drive your car and they get into an accident, can you be sued? The short answer is, “Yes.” However, like many subjects in the law, it depends on a number of factors. When you give someone permission to drive your vehicle, you are entrusting your...
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