Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.
neighbor's tree damaging my property. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have been in this property for 4 years. My monthly rent is $3,091. I have a written lease.
What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under your state's security deposit statute, properly documented.
You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
I've dealt with this before.
I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
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