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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law and Collections for North Carolina on
Q: I would like to know if a lien enforcement company can come to a personal residence to remove property.

I have a UCC lien and lien enforcement called and threatened to come to my residence. There was a limited personal guarantee that states they would be allowed in terms of a default to review the assets. The company has been making this threat every two months or so but it is now weekly. They left a... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Jan 28, 2023

It's difficult to address this in an online forum. Many facts are missing. It smells like scam to me. "UCC Liens and Enforcement" is supposedly the name of the collector? Have they sent you anything in writing at all? If not, another red flag of scam, including the threatening phone... View More

Q: I purchased a vehicle from an Auction Company in OK that did not disclose Salvage Title. Do I have a case to sue?

I live in NC.

I purchased the car from an Auction in OK.

They did not disclose prior salvage history or its current salvage title prior to sale either on the description or during dialogue on sale day.

The only document I received regarding the purchase was an invoice that... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Nov 29, 2022

Did the auction company advertise this sale to you personally, or otherwise reach into North Carolina to attract North Carolina bidders? if not, you should look for an Oklahoma licensed attorney with automobile fraud experience to have a consultation with. Your lawsuit would most likely have to be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for North Carolina on
Q: I need to sue a structural engineer/ architect for breach of contract. The person did not deliver building blueprints.

Structural Engineer we hired agreed via a signed contract to provide building blueprints and specs for our renovation of our home this was to be completed in a specific time frame. We paid him 1750.00 up front and the balance to be paid upon receipt of the drawings. This has not happened. We would... View More

Philip J. Clarke III
Philip J. Clarke III
answered on Nov 28, 2022

I am almost exclusively practicing criminal defense law these days, but I do have prior experience with contracts and civil litigation, so maybe I can get the conversation started. A few questions that come to mind are: Have you spoken with or corresponded with the engineer? Is the engineer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Consumer Law and Contracts for North Carolina on
Q: I put down money to lease a car a year ago. Do I have the right to reseind and keep that car? Cash & consumer credit mix

They told me I have to make a down payment to get a car and have car insurance beforehand. I was reading up thats possible to get your money back if you write a letter outlying the codes they violated.

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Nov 6, 2022

I'm not sure where you read this, but requiring a down payment on a lease and proof of full coverage insurance is not illegal. Any right of recission would exist immediately after you signed the contract, and only for a limited time. You are asking if you can sign a long term contract, pay on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for North Carolina on
Q: The judge has made his ruling. Husband has no claims to wife's house. During appeal, can husband file a Lis Pendens?

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

Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
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.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Entertainment / Sports for North Carolina on
Q: I was offered a contract for 55,000$ to sign my royalties over and I believe I am being lowballed
Ivan  Parron
Ivan Parron
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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Banking, Business Law, Consumer Law and Contracts for North Carolina on
Q: What are the interest and late fee laws in NC on invoices specifically?
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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.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for North Carolina on
Q: There's a discrepancy between what my lease requires me to pay and what I'm asked to pay, and I need advice.

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

Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Aug 21, 2023

Hire an attorney to review your lease in full and they can give you specific advice.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: What type of lawyer is needed to fight Living in unhealthy unhabitable living conditions with disabled son

I don't live in public housing and it's continued for 3yrs and 2 violations

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2023

A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would be a landlord-tenant attorney. There is a section here for that area of practice. Although not every question here is ultimately picked up, you could repost and add L-T as a category. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: Is a purchase agreement to sell legally binding if the owners did not sign but the spouse did (whose name isn't on it)
Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Jul 5, 2023

It is only binding on the parties who actually signed the document.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: Builder did not disclose that new HOA mgmt co would charge us fees for submitting requests, says unaware. Is this legal?

When we signed our contract there was nothing in there about additional HOA fees charged by management companies for submitting requests. We were only told about dues and other fees. Now they have handed it over to mgmt co who charges for requests and when I emailed the builder they said they... View More

Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Jun 29, 2023

I would advise that the HOA hire an attorney to review the situation. There are too many unknown facts to be able to give you the answers you are looking for.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Child Custody and Legal Malpractice for North Carolina on
Q: I am unsure how to proceed with this situation

Last Fall of 2022, I hired a local law firm to aid in my case of parental termination of my son's Father's rights. The other parent has been absent since 2013. They have not paid any child support, they have not made contact. The problem is that the case is from a different state to where... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jun 14, 2023

You may need to find a new attorney before getting the retainer back as that will likely be contested.

If the attorney refuses to provide a reasonable basis to keep the retainer, you may consider lawsuit in small claims or see if the bar association has a fee dispute process.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for North Carolina on
Q: If a storage unit is purchased by a new company and they fail to have me sign a new contract, does the old still apply?

I rented unit about 15y ago. Storage facility has been sold twice to new companies. Neither owner had me sign a new contract. Does the originally contract stand? Also, they've raised the rent 3x in last 2 years with NO 30 days notice like before. Contracts states 30 day notice must be... View More

Ben Corcoran
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Ben Corcoran
answered on Jun 13, 2023

I would have to review your old lease, but that is likely the one that is now in effect. The bill could be construed as notice, but once again, I would have to review the lease. I would probably sue in small claims court but understand that you will likely never see any of the money.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for North Carolina on
Q: Hello, My apartment manager is stating she is going to evict me even though I have the money for last month rent.

I was late for april rent and tried to pay april rent yesterday. She told me she cannot accept it unless i pay april and may. Then she stated that this policy is in the lease. When I asked her to show me the lease she would not and only said that it is in there. Can she legally do this even if the... View More

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on May 8, 2023

Under certain circumstances, a landlord is allowed to refuse past due rent payment, even when the lease doesn't reserve the right to do so. You should consult with a knowledgeable attorney about your rights and options.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Small Claims for North Carolina on
Q: Our ceremony was cancelled because of covid and we couldn't reschedule. The venue is refusing to return the $800 deposit

There was no contract. We paid the $800 in two parts and I kept both receipts. The venue owner has been very rude, and I'm wondering if small claims court is worth it.

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 24, 2023

Whether or not you can win in small claims court (or any other court) would depend in part on the terms of the contract itself. You may want to start by consulting with an attorney who can review the contract and advise you on your specific rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for North Carolina on
Q: If individual in GA does a contract to finance to individual in NC, which state laws are applied computing late fees?

GA individual financed camera to NC individual and stated his lawyer drew up contract (not stated anywhere on contract that it had been drawn up by a lawyer)

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on Apr 10, 2023

This isn't an easy "this or that" question. Typically, the contract itself says what jurisdiction's laws will govern. But if the contract doesn't say, then there's an analysis for assessing which jurisdiction's laws reasonably should govern. You might consider... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for North Carolina on
Q: Do I have to pay a relocation bonus back if the agreement wasn't sent to me until after I started working?

I moved to NC from NY. In my offer letter I was offered a $7500 relocation bonus unaware that it would have to be paid back. Accepted the job.. 30 days after starting, I emailed HR asking when I would receive the bonus. HR then emailed me an agreement to be signed about paying back the relocation... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 2, 2023

As long as you didn’t sign the agreement, you have strong argument that the additional terms requiring you to repay the relocation bonus are not part of your agreement

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for North Carolina on
Q: Truck driving school in Charlotte NC stole pur money and misrepresented their contract.

My husband went to 160 Drive Academy in Charlotte NC we paid almost $5,000.00 out of pocket. the contact from the school states it is a 4 week class. My husband as been at this school for months and still has not graduated.

And had to pay an extra $1,200.00 dollars to the school. Which is... View More

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Nov 10, 2022

You will probably get more responses if you post this in a contract or business category - this is not a criminal case as it is categorized.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Collections for North Carolina on
Q: I am a contractor in Hickory/Lenoir area who was on last day completing 2nd remodeling project for homeowner.

On final day they assaulted us verbally and threatened myself, due to repeated material delays and damaged product and illness late winter. We called 911 and 2 Deputies arrived. We removed tools/equipment from that job, leaving only couple last items on job for homeowner to install themselves. Our... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Aug 26, 2022

If you received a criminal summons, hire a criminal defense attorney ASAP. Your business lawyer should be able to refer you to one in your area. Its a he said she said situation, and if this person who never shows up doesn't show up at the hearing, the criminal attorney should be able to get... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Construction Law for North Carolina on
Q: What kind of lawyer can help if a contractor attempts to sue me to get additional payment for work not requested?

A contractor charged an additional $8000 to replace his mistake. I believe such a miscommunication is not my fault, but would be willing to agree to a compromise at 1/2, but not pay the entirety since he did such a poor job with replacement. Its going to cost me an additional $8k to fix his poor... View More

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on Aug 23, 2022

You need an experienced civil litigation and construction attorney. Some debt collection defense attorneys have experience defending these kind of lawsuits. If the contractor placed a lien on your property and is seeking to enforce that lien and sell your property, you need someone familiar with... View More

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