Had it canceled the first year and now they want the rest of it.
answered on Jun 1, 2023
An attorney would have to actually review the contract you signed to accurately answer this question. In general, many service contracts for a number of years have conditions that say you cannot cancel early, or if you do cancel early there is a penalty of some sort. Most likely you do owe them... Read more »
They have a key to get in the house on the sign but don’t give us a 24hr notice and enter our home without our approval. Is that allowed? And can they evict us with a lease?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
If a residential lease agreement says the landlord must provide at least 24 hours' notice, then the landlord must abide by this requirement. If the agreement doesn't say how much notice is required, the parties should expressly agree to a reasonable time frame. 24 hours is considered... Read more »
Basically a few months ago I was accused of no call no show. That wasn't the case and I was allowed to keep my job but since this incident my manager that tried to have me fired over the no call no show has been making my day to day miserable I walk on eggshells fearing everything I do might... Read more »
answered on May 28, 2023
The obvious answer, if you are working someplace that is threatening your life to continuing to work there, go someplace else. Your life is more important that any job. Death threats are illegal, even in No. Carolina, you could report the death threats to the police as this is also a crime. Death... Read more »
Been renting for 6 years on an agreement, no lease. Landlord now say he needs the house, no other reason, and giving us 30 days.What rights do I have?
answered on Jun 1, 2023
In North Carolina, without a written lease agreement saying otherwise, residential tenancy is month-to-month. That means that either party can terminate by providing notice of 30 days or more. The terminating party isn't required to give a reason, as it is merely a termination, not an... Read more »
making payments sent then she had no idea she didn’t have make I just found out this is their any recourse I can take
answered on May 24, 2023
If I understand your question correctly, you are concerned because you feel like your mother has been making payments on a mortgage that she didn't have to make. If that's correct, it depends on whether your mother wants to keep the property. If she did (does) not want to keep the... Read more »
Any thing I can do
answered on May 24, 2023
All debt is included in a bankruptcy. You provide no details at all about what you want to do, so I will take a few guesses. The mortgage payments do not have to be reported to the credit bureau. They do need to give her credit for the payments. Your mother should reach back out to the attorney who... Read more »
It's hubby's credit cards that are the problem. I'm not on any of the accounts, but will I have to sign on if he wants to do this? I'm not clear on the laws in North Carolina regarding spouses and bankruptcy or debt relief. Thank you for your time.
answered on May 24, 2023
You are not required to file a bankruptcy with your spouse. However, they will look at your income and the household expenses. As long as you are not a co-debtor on any of the debts that he will include in his bankruptcy then his filing of the bankruptcy should not have a negative impact on your... Read more »
They are threatening to continue with lien process if not paid and offer no payment plan.
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answered on May 23, 2023
Unless your HOA rules so provide, the HOA is not obligated to offer a payment plan. How many months you are in arrears? (For example, is it 21 months at $100 per month, or 3 months at $700 per month, etc.)? I ask because if your payments are $100 per month, for the sake of argument, and you have... Read more »
I have been treated differently in my company, no promotion, and no pay rise during 10 years of working. I decided to leave the company. I found the job the fitted me very well. I was notified by the hiring companies that despite my qualification for the job they cannot hire me because they have an... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2023
An agreement between two companies prohibiting one from hiring the other's employees is not strictly forbidden in North Carolina, although it must be written to comply with some fairly specific rules. Depending on how it is written and what purpose it is intended to serve, such an agreement... Read more »
I am looking to add the phrase to clothing and promo items such as mugs, wall art, etc. Also, pay attention to how I utilize the lower case of "i am" and uppercase of "UNIQUE" as well. Not sure that matters.
Would this be permissible, or enfringe on the trademark?
answered on May 17, 2023
It would depend in part on what each seller is selling. The purpose of a trademark is to help consumers distinguish between sellers, so that consumers know the specific "source" of the products/services they're buying. Using a phrase that someone else is already using to sell... Read more »
I am looking to add the phrase to clothing and promo items such as mugs, wall art, etc. Also, pay attention to how I utilize the lower case of "i am" and uppercase of "UNIQUE" as well. Not sure that matters.
Would this be permissible, or enfringe on the trademark?
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answered on May 22, 2023
Using the phrase "i am UNIQUE" may still raise trademark concerns if "I Am Unique!" is a registered trademark. Trademark protection extends to similar phrases, even if there are slight variations in capitalization or formatting. It is important to conduct a comprehensive... Read more »
answered on May 15, 2023
I am licenced in Ohio, but not NC. Laws and enforcement can vary depending on your jurisdiction, so it's important to consult with a legal professional who can provide advice based on the specific laws in your area. That being said, ultimately police and prosecutors always have the final... Read more »
My apartment has a fee for pets and no pets are allowed in without paper work and a monthly payment. However my girlfriend is visiting with her emotional support dog. Can they refuse her dog to stay there? I am in Wilson NC
answered on May 13, 2023
No. Under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), management is prohibited from discriminating against the disabled and would be required to permit your disabled girlfriend to bring an assistance animal to your community (even if it is a “no pets” property). The FHA extends not only to residents,... Read more »
I had a professional inspection completed. The joints are popping apart and we have leaks throughout the crawl space. I was told a builder is responsible for improper installation for life. We have to replace all the waste plumbing in the home. Also have a concern this could be throughout the whole... Read more »
answered on May 12, 2023
No. North Carolina has a 6 year statute of repose for faulty construction. That typically runs from when the certificate of occupancy was issued for the home. You would have to be both within the 3 year statute of limitation and the 6 year statute of repose to seek recovery from the builder. You... Read more »
Took those costs out of security deposit
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answered on May 9, 2023
Under North Carolina law, a landlord generally may not charge a tenant for the cost of routine maintenance or repairs, such as replacing smoke detector batteries, out of the tenant's security deposit.
North Carolina's Tenant Security Deposit Act (TSDA) requires landlords to return... Read more »
Some merchants are actually changing the hair in her pics or editing her face. It’s been stressful and humiliating and she’s lost hundreds of thousands in potential revenue.
answered on May 9, 2023
Whether your daughter might be able to win a lawsuit depends in part on who owns the copyrights to the images. Since she was modeling for someone else, it is likely that they own the copyrights. Therefore, they would have the right to allow others to use the images. She should start by speaking... Read more »
The amount owed is under 6,000. He had a arbitration hearing and was told they had 10 years to collect. This was last year.
Since my name is the only one on the house, should I add it on the paperwork as an exemtion?
answered on May 9, 2023
If your name is the only name on the DEED (not the mortgage), your husband does not list the house on his Motion To Claim Exempt Property because he does not own it. The judgment is NOT a lien on the house. If you pass away and he inherits the house, THEN the judgment will become a lien on the... Read more »
What’s the best route to go
answered on May 4, 2023
If you believe someone has committed a criminal offense against you, you could file a police report. (The police will then decide whether to bring charges and, if so, which ones.) If you believe someone has committed a civil offense against you, you could file a lawsuit. (You can usually file... Read more »
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answered on May 2, 2023
While 501(c)(3) status is a common and often preferred option for starting an animal shelter or rescue organization, there are other ways to establish a nonprofit entity in North Carolina. Here are a couple of alternative options:
(1) Fiscal Sponsorship: Another option is to seek fiscal... Read more »
answered on May 2, 2023
The requirement for three unrelated directors is not a hard and fast rule. It is true that the IRS's Technical Guidance (the internal document that IRS uses to guide its revenue agents if they find themselves auditing a 501(c)(3)) teaches their agents that a small board of related people might... Read more »
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