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Is not stable. Plus it's not straight and the gate does not lock cause the hasp and locking piece dont line up. Tried to get him back to look at it and he never shows
answered on May 20, 2021
When the contract was written did the contractor give you a written notice of your right to cancel the contract within 3 days. If the contractor does not have a storefront or a building where you can view his work, then he is subject to the Home Solicitation Sales Act. Without a three day notice,... View More 
We are closing on our new home and the seller has her daughter living there on a month to month lease. She gave her a 30 day notice to vacate On March 2 and again on April 1st. The contract is signed by both the seller and us that we take possession 5 days after close. If the daughter has not... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2021
If the month to month lease was recorded you would have constructive notice of the lease. As it is, you have actual knowledge that a month to month lease existed, and was terminated by giving a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation on March 2, 2021. As of April 1, 2021, the tenant no longer has... View More
I’ve informed them of the statute of limitations. He threatened foreclosure on the phone to me.
answered on Apr 7, 2021
The statute of limitations for a claim on a negotiable instrument under Ohio's version of the UCC is 6 years. However, each missed payment restarts the statute of limitations, unless the loan has been accelerated. If the loan has been accelerated, then the lender has six years within which... View More
It I recieved 1067.00 My sister was left his home and his funds totaling around 200 thousand or more. My father also had separate life policies on his children they cashed theirs in years ago I never did, my question is can I cash mine in it's a 25 thousand dollar policy or does it go to my sister.
answered on Feb 23, 2021
If I understand your question, your father named you the beneficiary on a life insurance policy, but left everything to you sister in his will. A life insurance policy is not an asset of the estate and instead is a contract between the Insurance company, the owner of the policy and the beneficiary... View More
I just had my home appraised to dispute the county auditors recent valuation. The appraiser discovered the property records had 300 square feet extra that does not exist. He measured twice after consulting the auditors info. This information has been incorrect for the 15 years I've lived here... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
I agree with the suggested course of action to file a complaint or appeal for the re-valuation of your property. Concerns about past valuations and past real property taxes paid are unavailable after the time to file a complaint for re-valuation lapses each year.
A recent appraisal and the... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2021
Based solely upon the information provided, you may have a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation. However, the contract could have language in it negating any representation made by the seller, or the lack of utilities may have been open and obvious or readily detectable upon a reasonable... View More
I don't want the services of a real estate agent. I do want the peace of mind that everything is done correctly insofar as the sale goes, disclosures by the seller, etc.
answered on Dec 31, 2020
If you used a realtor it would cost at least 3% of the price of the home. A $100,000 would cost $3,000. A lawyer would be able to review the contracts and disclosures for less than the $3,000. However, a real estate agent is also there to make sure you are taking all the necessary steps to... View More
Our lease has been up since May 31, 2020. It says they will no longer automatically renew leases They never contacted us if we wanted to stay or not. But they have continued to cash our checks no problem . With the proper 30 days notice can we move out since we never signed a renewal?
answered on Dec 8, 2020
You became a hold over tenant on a month to month basis. You can give your 30 day notice and move out. However, the thirty (30) days cannot run into the next month or term. So giving your thirty (30) day notice on 12/08/2020, would run into 01/2021 so your move out date would be 02/01/2021.
But the buyout fee is several thousand dollars and they won’t accept multiple payments... if we could afford that, we wouldn’t be moving… Is there no such thing as a hardship action for Ohio?? Is there any kind of legal help because of the current pandemic with so many people losing their jobs?
answered on Dec 3, 2020
I am assuming that you are currently in a lease or rental agreement. If an eviction action is filed for non-payment (as you are probably leaving regardless), then you can request a stay based upon COVID and the CARES Act. The CDC now requires you to file an affidavit that you have attempted to... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2020
Most private organizations can discriminate as to their membership, so I am not certain how you would have been "unlawfully targeted and expelled". Please provide additional information
I have children outside of our marriage and just want to make sure my wife retains our home.
answered on Nov 13, 2020
If you transfer title to the property from you to you and your wife as joint tenants, the remainder to the survivor, then title transfers to the survivor immediately and avoids probate.
I am in process of purchasing a property. Offer made, accepted; I ordered and completed inspection within sellers requested timeframe. Two days ago my agent delivered my request to repair/replace to the sellers. I want a decision by tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) if they will or will not agree to... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
The purchase agreement should provide a time limit for the seller's to agree to the request to remedy. If no agreement to remedy you can terminate the contract
While I was in the hospital my husband took over my hunt for a contractor to complete roof/siding/gutter and potentially window replacement. He arranged and signed an agreement with a contractor. The agreement only covers items in the event we would be rewarded money from the insurance. I am also... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2020
Probably need to see the document that was signed, but many times contractor fails to provide the required notice of your right right to cancel within three days. In the absence of such a notification you can cancel the contract at anytime.
My building was bought out by a management company and lease is or was valid till the end of the year. The new owner posted a letter on my door of eviction in 3 days because I didn't pay a $10 utility fee which isn't in my lease with the old owner. I guess my question is , is my original... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2020
Old lease is still valid. Of course, if you do not comply with new lease, the new landlord will not renew your lease in December
answered on Jul 24, 2020
The current owner needs to terminate the land installment contract. If the land installment contract has been in existence for more than 5 years, or if more than 20% of the purchase price has been paid, then the current owner must bring a foreclosure action. If less than 5 years, the contract can... View More
Both of our names are on the land contract. Very soon after our divorce, he skipped town, letting me and my son stay on the property. I paid house payments, insurance, and taxes. But the deed is still in the previous owner's name. Now almost 30 years later he's back to "take care of... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2020
At a minimum he has to file an eviction action. Based upon the length of time, I would contact your divorce attorney. As the house was awarded to him as part of a property division or equitable division of debt, he should have been responsible for the mortgage. I am certain that he will argue... View More
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I am also not adding his name to the loan but the title agency says he had to be at closing to sign a “marital interest” sheet or we can’t continue. Why if it is in my name, and he has nothing to do with it? How do I get around this?
answered on Jul 8, 2020
As a spouse your husband has a dower interest that springs to life upon your death if you are still married.
Your spouse must make his dower interest subordinate to the mortgage
All three of us each pay 1/3 of the taxes. I am trying to get a current appraisal for which I alone will pay for, so I can sale my 1/3 of the interest which we share in common. The one living on the land said the appraiser can appraise the land but not HIS HOME. We all three own the home too, no... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2020
I would not immediately file a complaint for partition. You may want to have a complaint for partition drafted and let him know that you can agree to a full appraisal or have the Court and a court appointed officer sell the property for you. Almost assured that no one will be happy with the sale... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2020
In the absence of any special circumstances all three own the property in its entirety, and all three are responsible for repairs, maintenance and taxes. In addition all three are entitled to all the benefits of the entirety.
You should find out what the individual residing at the... View More
My Dad had ownership in a private company and he passed away about a year ago. His brother is claiming he bought my Dad's shares out 15 years ago. My Dad did sell part of this shares (about 30% of his shares were sold) to him about 15 years, but not all of them. My Dad never got a copy of the... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2020
In Ohio, the Estate would have an interest in the Company, and the Estate would file a complaint to determine the ownership interest of the Estate. The Company would have ledgers of the stock transfers or the sale of membership units. There would be articles of incorporation or organization and... View More
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