What does it mean to have lawyer on retainer?
What does it mean to have lawyer on retainer?
By “retaining” a lawyer, you are establishing an attorney-client relationship with that lawyer. There are several methods for retaining a lawyer, but typically it will require an up-front payment or fee. That fee is commonly referred to as a “retainer,” and is given to the lawyer in return for legal representation.
Is there any way to get a non-refundable deposit back?
There are several possible grounds to get your deposit back. First, you may be able to rescind the contract on the grounds of fraud, mutual mistake, or the breeder’s material breach, based on the delayed due date. Second, the non-refundable deposit clause may be considered unenforceable as a penalty.
Can you legally keep a deposit?
If a payment constitutes a deposit, then the buyer will not normally be able to recover the deposit. If the payment constitutes a part-payment, then the seller would only be able to keep such amount as is equal to its loss from the buyer’s cancellation.
What happens if you never pay a security deposit?
A landlord has the right to keep part or all of the security deposit to cover costs that result from the tenant not meeting their obligations. If the total costs exceed the security deposit and the tenant does not pay them, the landlord can go to court or RTDRS to claim for the money owed.
What happens if I sign a lease but never move in?
Breaking the Lease Even if the tenant has not entered or occupied the unit, the document signed becomes a legally binding contract between both landlord and tenant. If he or she decides not to move in, this could be considered an intent to break the agreement.
Do you get keys when you sign a lease?
We hand over the keys at lease signing, AFTER the lease is signed and ALL move-in funds have been received in cash or certified check. The only exception would be if the date which they begin paying is LATER than the lease signing, then they won’t receive keys until that date.
How do you get out of a signed lease before it starts?
While you may have a multitude of reasons for wanting to break a lease early, your landlord has a very simple one for not wanting to do it: the rent money. So ask your landlord if there’s a way you can compromise by finding a new tenant to take over the remainder of the lease by subletting.
