Questions Answered by Charles Snyderman - Justia Legal Answers

• 14 May 2013Q: If there is a problem with a rental unit and needs to be shut down can I early terminate a lease?
  A: Delaware's Landlord Tenant Code allows a tenant to terminate a lease before the end of the term, but it depends on the circumstances. Can you explain why the rental unit needs to be shut down?
• 14 May 2013Q: Does Delaware law limit the amount that can be charged as late fees ?
  A: Please provide additional information. Who is charging you a late fee, and what documents did you sign?
• 12 February 2013Q: What would be a good cause for a continuance in a Landlord/Tenant Issue
  A: There are many reasons why a judge grants a request for a continuance. If you need to request one, explain the reason in a letter to the Court. Valid reasons for a continuance could include illness and a scheduling conflict.
• 12 February 2013Q: How do i look up a particular case in deleware's district court
  A: If the Court issued an opinion, use Google Scholar to find a copy. If the case is pending, try visiting the Clerk's office. If that is too inconvenient, you can look up a case using the Pacer system. You can read about the Pacer system on the Court's website.
• 12 February 2013Q: What was the reasoning in the svs vs card activation technology decision today?
  A: Did you read the decision? If so, what part don't you understand? The opinion is much too long for such a broad question.
• 12 February 2013Q: What is the time limit for debt collection? Can a bill collector collect a debt for another company 15 years old?
  A: Fifteen years is beyond the statute of limitations. Keep in mind that the statute of limitations does not prevent a creditor from suing you. Instead, the statute is a defense that you have to raise. If you get sued, contact an attorney immediately.
• 12 February 2013Q: What type of cleaning is required in rental unit.
  A: The answer to your question depends on what the lease says. Look at the lease or contact an attorney to review the lease and advise you.
• 12 February 2013Q: What is divorce without ancillary matters
  A: A divorce dissolves the marriage. Ancillary matters that sometimes have to be resolved include dividing up property, awarding alimony, and deciding whether one party must pay the other party's costs and attorney's fees. A divorce without ancillary matters is the dissolution of the marriage, without asking the Court to decide other issues.
• 8 February 2013Q: An agreement of a non refundable deposit takes place and when the service is half done. Clients just wants deposit back.
  A: Was there a written contract? Why does the client feel he or she is entitled to a refund of a nonrefundable deposit? We need more facts.