My parents reside in Texas, the car they want to sell is titled in Texas, there is no loan against it. I live in North Carolina and a North Carolina dealership is interested in buying the vehicle.I know I need some kind of Limited Power of Attorney to sell it for them but not sure if that needs to... View More 
If someone makes an agreement to pay monthly payments on a loan from someone else and then refuses to pay how is this legally binding if the agreement was oral?
I purchased a building lot in a known subdivision from the developer of the subdivision in WinstonSalem(NC).After the contractor dug the footing ,Footing city inspector asked for a soil test.We hired a soil test engineer.We discovered the soil was not suitable to support the foundation.He dug to... View More
We had black water (sewage water) in our basement and top floor. Plumbing company was contacted to replace pipe from house to city sewage. Then contacted to replace pipe in the basement by removing slab. Insurance company was going to replace and repair things covered but has been unable to... View More
He owes $14,000 more than what the car is worth.
Essentially theyre saying they couldnt make the deal work we had and they had to use a different bank that will require another $1000 as an additional down payment
my husband, child, soon to be second child, and 3 pets live with my FIL&MIL. we have lived here since prior to the birth of our first child in 2022. we do not have a written contract or agreement stating we can live here, nor do we pay rent, as it hasn’t been asked or required of us. in 2023,... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
You would be classified as guests since you cannot prove that a landlord/tenant relationship exists. However, if you claim a lease exists they would have to go through the eviction process. The law looks down on landlords changing the locks, but since your FIL is not a landlord, he would likely be... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
You cannot force a bank to remove accurate remarks about your payment history. This is a theme pushed by so called "credit repair" companies. You may be able to talk them into changing the reporting, but that's doubtful.
The customer is now demanding that we provide him with all receipts for all Labor and materials spent on the project. I told him that I am not required to provide such documentation. He is stating that he has spoken to his attorney and the attorney told him I am required to provide all receipts for... View More
My ex-husband and I share ownership of a property in Wake County, North Carolina, which serves as a secondary residence for both of us. Following our divorce, we had a signed agreement stipulating that he would buy out my share within two years for much less than it was worth. However, it's... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Contact an attorney and ask about a "Petition to Partition"; be sure to show them a copy of the agreement. Hopefully, the agreement will no longer be enforceable, and you can get half of your interest out of the property, especially since real estate values have significantly increased... View More
I put mobile home under contract with a rent to own buyer with owner financing agreement. Contract states (as is) what you see or don't see is what you get. Buyer calls me and says the electric is not working in the living room & 1 of bedrooms as they were operating during and after Reno... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that the buyer may have a case against you, despite the "as is" clause in the contract. Here's why:
1. Implied warranties: Even with an "as is" clause, there are implied warranties that the property is habitable and... View More
Ex husband and wife completed a bench trial for a Breach of Contract Suit. The contract was an executed notarized separation and property settlement agreement. In the agreement, wife received the house (was quitclaim deeded to wife and notarized). In exchange, the husband received all the... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2024
I don't see a reason why not; a sale would likely be held up regardless if the closing attorney is doing their job properly. But a list pendens seems proper here.
Especially when the technician was taking photos and videos of our belongings? The homeowner now wants us evicted and gone by the 29th and we were never given a chance to remedy the issue or a written notice of the eviction.
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In North Carolina, a property management company is generally required to provide tenants with notice before sending a repair technician to the property, especially when it involves entering the living spaces and taking photos or videos of personal belongings. This requirement is meant to respect... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2024
You need to consult with an experienced entertainment lawyer and have them review the proposed agreement and give your their opinion before signing anything.
My friend wanted to buy my car but didn't have the money for it yet, so I let him borrow it on the basis he'd make payments, he kept making excuses of why he couldn't pay, even wrecked the car and blew the motor. Now the car is Mia and he won't tell me where it is.
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
When you initially allowed your friend to take your car with the agreement that he would make payments over time towards purchasing it, that established a verbal contract between you. However, when he failed to make the payments as promised, stopped communicating with you, and essentially... View More
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
A late fee can only be charged on an invoice if the payment is more than 30 days past due. However, the parties to a contract may agree to a different grace period.
I went to work out yesterday. The gym operator said, without and evidence or truth, the operator said he had spoken to several "families" and i was involved in some kind of behavior he didn't like. When I asked what that behavior was he refused to explain or tell me who he had spoken... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2023
This is very difficult to answer because we cannot see your membership contract. There are no laws regulating gym memberships in North Carolina other than one saying the maximum length is three years, and the contract must cleary disclose the right to cancel and how to cancl - for the buyer (not... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
North Carolina does not have a law that gives consumers the right to cancel a car lease within three days of signing. However, some car dealerships may have their own policies that allow consumers to cancel a lease within a certain period of time. Check with the dealership where you leased the car... View More
I have signed a one year lease (now about 8 months in ) and there is a documented reoccurring leak from my upstairs neighbor's bath tub waste water line into my kitchen. There is record of this same leak from last 2 tenants. They keep putting fresh drywall over without fixing the leak.
answered on Oct 9, 2023
North Carolina law requires that residential rental property be safe and "habitable." There is no law requiring that property be perfect. Also, a landlord's failure to disclose past repairs doesn't automatically equate to "bad faith." But if you believe your landlord... View More
My lease implies that electricity is not paid for directly by the tenant (in the utility addendum, electricity is not checked off, whereas the other utilities that I do have to pay are. Further, the "Special Provisions" section of that addendum reads, "If electric account rolls to... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
Hire an attorney to review your lease in full and they can give you specific advice.
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