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Who pays for rotten food when rental's fridge breaks?

By Robert Griswold, Thursday, November 9, 2006.

Question: I am an apartment manager and my tenant called me on a Sunday night to tell me that she just arrived back from a four-day trip and found the refrigerator had broken down and all the food was spoiled. The next day, I ordered the tenant a new refrigerator, which was delivered on Tuesday. Now she wants me to pay for her spoiled food. I would like to know if I am responsible for her spoiled food?  more...

How to sell home acquired under premarital name

By Robert Bruss, Thursday, November 9, 2006.

DEAR BOB: Before I was married about five years ago, I bought my house in my maiden name. After we got married, my husband moved into my house. We never changed the title to add his name. Since marriage, I have been using his last name. When I sell the house, do I need a court order because I took title in my previous name? --Suzanna R.

DEAR SUZANNA: No.  more...