I just bought new furniture and put in it ..... he said that he was aware that he had cochroach problem but didn't tell me... I had to leave my apartment for a day when they bug bombed the apartment have chemical all over my new furniture.... The landlord doesn't feel that he should have... View More 
answered on Dec 12, 2017
A rental property for residential purposes must be habitable for human living. A tenant may seek damages for costs related to making the property habitable and the consequences thereof and offset rental costs in proportion that the inhabitability reduced the justified expectations under the lease... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
If you do not vacate in 3 days, the landlord may bring an eviction (forcible detainer in legal speak) hearing. During such a hearing, each party will have the opportunity to argue their side. See North Dakota Century Code 47-32. Note that this is general legal information and should not be... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
In North Dakota, the court often determines custody among parents using the 12 best "interest of the child" factors stated in North Dakota Century Code 14-09-06.2. Other law could apply to your situation. An attorney cannot provide adequate legal representation without first meeting... View More
My Husband is an alleged Father, but my husband wants to establish paternity and have the custody options if results are positive or have child support removed if results are negative. Is this an option? Child support is for ND, however we are Residents of SC. He did not attend the original hearing... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
More information is needed to adequately answer. That being said, a paternity test may relieve your husband from child support. The court may also consider whether your husband holds out the child as his own and acts in a fatherly capacity. Another state will enforce a custody order from another... View More
WOULD THIS FALL UNDER FALSE ADVERTISING IN NORTH DAKOTA?
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Generally, an advertisement is not binding unless it states something along the lines of "while supplies last" or "to the first 10 people". Without such language, the advertisement is referred to as an "invitation to officer" as opposed to an offer. If the court... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Here is the North Dakota Century Code provision on agreements that attempt to waive child support. NDCC 14-09-09.32
Here is the NDCC provision on review of child support obligations. NDCC 04-09-08.4.
Note, this is general legal information, and additional law may apply to your... View More
My dog (8 lb shihtzu) is at work with me. He was barking at a male employee and said employee was yelling at my dog making him bark even more. When I heard this, I went into the room and saw said employee kick my dog. I'm not sure if he's hurt, I don't think he is. But I just... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Generally, a person may be held liable for their intentional acts that results in physical or financial harm to another or his or her property. When there is no real injury to speak of, a court may dismiss the case or award nominal damages. This is general legal information and should not be... View More
Can the 19 year old be foned for being in proximity to an open container?
answered on Dec 18, 2017
Here is the North Dakota Criminal Code on a "minor in possession". North Dakota Criminal Code 5-01-08. Good luck!
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