Your friend seems to be treating the installation of lighting as an arm's length contract for services. It was your understanding that he was simply helping you as a friend, or providing you with his services gratuitously. If there was no discussion of the terms, then there was no meeting of... View More

The contractor being able to cancel without notice does not, by itself, mean that the contractor is not responsible to return the "retainer fee". The contract should provide under what circumstances the "retainer fee" can be kept, and under what circumstances the "retainer... View More

My understanding of a month to month lease is that it automatically renews as between the Landlord and the tenant. It does not cancel and restart. It sounds as though the Condo Association is simply trying to make it difficult for you to rent the condo.

However, I agree with Attorney... View More

The condo association operates the same as any other corporation. There should be bylaws and minutes setting forth what can be done and how it is to be done. There may also be an issue with self dealing

If the contract did not provide for a start or completion date, then you may have to determine whether the delay has been reasonable. Were there delays caused by weather? The period of time involved is approaching unreasonable. In addition, depending upon the circumstances, the roofer may have... View More

In a conveyance of real estate, or any interest therein, the words "general warranty covenants" have the full force, meaning, and effect of the following words: "The grantor covenants with the grantee, his heirs, assigns, and successors, that he is lawfully seized in fee simple of... View More

The exculpatory clause in the contract must clearly and expressly relieve the fence company from damages for its own negligence. Most likely the clause is not enforceable. In addition, the act of placing the post and pouring concrete may go beyond negligence; may be gross negligence, willful,... View More

If your father and his brothers worked together in the building, then I must assume that they operated a business. If they operated a business, then they most likely had a partnership. You do not need to have a written agreement to create a partnership.

If you are able to locate any of... View More

Cannot imagine that the work taking 2 1/2 years did not breach at least a portion of the contract. Was it properly permitted and installed by a licensed installer? The emails may establish a waiver. Have you been able to stay in the house? I would imagine that an occupancy permit was not issued.

Rights of first refusal are enforceable in Ohio. The important portion of the right of first refusal from your perspective is whether the price is somehow fixed in the agreement. Otherwise, you would simply find an interested purchaser and enter into a contract contingent upon the HOA not... View More

The siblings are co-tenants and each co-tenant has a right to possess the entire property but may not exclude any of the other co-tenants. If one or more co-tenants are using property to the exclusion of others charges for the maintenance and waste can be brought. All are responsible for the... View More

While not a legal reason, the landlord may allow your mother to terminate the lease early. In addition, especially if the Landlord does not have a high number of rental units, you should remind your landlord that he has an obligation to mitigate his damages by finding another tenant to take over... View More

Depending on how the language of the contract is written. You may not need an addendum. I must assume that you the seller have the right to cancel if sale does not close by a specific date. Or you could simply agree that closing date will be extended to a date certain, with all other dates and... View More

There was no contract requiring that you pay him for his time. He did not suggest that he should be compensated for his time during the negotiations. He can file a lawsuit, but he should not be able to prevail.

The absence of an executed contract will make it more difficult to collect the full value of the contract but it, by itself, does not render the contract unenforceable. I must assume that you were unaware of the items that were taken before the sale began. Taking items would constitute a material... View More

Some cracking in the driveway and sidewalks occur, but it seems odd that it would occur so soon in your concrete. If you still have funds left to pay, I would have the driveway and sidewalk inspected before making any further payment. Make sure you use a reputable expert in concrete issues, not... View More

No. You can write a letter; make a copy of it; send it by certified mail or hand deliver it. The letter should state that the issue with the car, give your landlord 30 days to move the car, and if the car is not moved you will begin to escrow your rent. In thirty days, take a copy of the letter... View More

A Home Owners Association is governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5312. The Association should have a declaration and by-laws; have regular meetings and elections. The Association must also have guidelines for the use of fences. The guidelines have to be detailed enough as to not be enforced in... View More

I believe your counter offer effectively rejected the original offer. Your counteroffer remains open until the deadline you set passes, or you withdraw your counteroffer.

In discussing common areas you are either discussing a condominium or a home owners association. Either way the answer is most likely found in the declarations. Most likely, the association will be responsible, but the developer still owns a large number of units.