I have been living on the propery and They are trying to move me out, yet I have been here for over 8 months, have mail sent here, and have given monetary value in the past to live on the premises. There is no paper lease, and the rent was a cash transaction, but there are conversations with time... View More 
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Yes, the owners must give a 30 day written notice before filing the eviction. But an eviction filing is a permanent court record that can make it difficult for you to rent from a landlord who check's the court records, and most landlords check, and won't rent to someone with a prior... View More
I made a verbal agreement with an overseer of rental property about 6-8 years ago. Since then they have passed away. I wasn't able to make contact with the physical owner due to not living in the same state. I went to court in June 2023 for eviction and won. Went back two more times and lost... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2024
You'll need to talk to an attorney ASAP if you are being required to vacate by this weekend. Whether or not the writ was signed or has different dates, the sheriff could show up to execute on it and allow the landlord's moving crew to enter and remove all your belongings out to the curb.... View More
I am her legal Guardian and will pay it back, I am on the bank account
answered on Mar 27, 2024
A guardian can only use funds for the person over whom they are acting as guardian. Using funds for personal use could open the guardian to personal liability, civil and criminal action. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local estate planning attorney to discuss the guardianship.
I don’t want any responsibility as we are close o divorce
answered on Mar 22, 2024
In Ohio, spouses have marital rights (called "dower rights") in all the real estate owned by the other spouse, whether their name is on the deed or not. So when selling or mortgaging any real estate, both the owner named on the deed, and the owner's spouse, must sign. The spouse... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2024
Talk to the landlord to negotiate an early termination, although landlord is under no obligation to do so. Landlord might ask for a payment. If landlord is in default of the lease, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the lease and the situation, and... View More
She gave me power of attorney to write checks in her behalf and to oversee her account. But now that she's passed we didn't get the executor of the will and the will in time. She has no other assets no property no house no cars nothing
answered on Feb 26, 2024
The bank might or might not allow deposit of the insurance check. A Power of Attorney terminates when the person dies. So any use of that POA now would be unauthorized. If the bank won't accept it, ask the insurance company if it would reissue the check to an heir or beneficiary. If not,... View More
She lives in low income but told me she was allowed another person. There wasn't any fighting told each other love you when left for work then locks me out in ohio what's the law say? My cars registered that address
answered on Feb 22, 2024
If she or the landlord did not go through the proper eviction process, then you could call the police to try to regain entry, but they might not do anything to help you, and they might tell you to talk to a lawyer. You could sue her for any monetary damages you incur for finding a new place to... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2024
Yes, each spouse must list all assets and liabilities. Even if accounts are in separate names, they most likely will be considered marital assets. Use the Find a Lawyer to retain a local family law attorney to assist with the forms, because if you a make a mistake on the forms, you might not be... View More
I need information. He is wanting to sell our home while I'm still in it with my protection order, I need to buy a home for my kids and I. He is currently awaiting trial for domestic violence and strangulation of myself, I am 7 months pregnant. Information on child custody and support as he... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
That must be very worrisome. But he cannot sell the home without your signature on the deed, even if you are not named on the deed. In Ohio, but spouses must sign any deed for real estate owned by either or both of them - so you both have to agree to any sale. If you file for divorce, you can... View More
I purchased a building lot in a new subdivision in the City of Akron (Ohio). After the contractor dug the basement, we discovered the soil was not suitable to support the foundation. The remedy is to dig an additional 7 feet below the footer and fill the area with a mix of grave and concrete which... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
You would have to sue the developer asking the court for damages or to rescind the contract to get your money back. If you file a lawsuit, the developer might negotiate a settlement to avoid the cost of litigation or possible bad publicity.
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local... View More
The church has a new pastor, the building sold. Does that money remain with the church because the church is still in existence. It just has a new pastor. The building is deeded in the name of the church, not a person.
answered on Dec 19, 2023
A church is typically organized as a non-profit corporation with the state, and all assets are required to be used for non-profit purposes. If the church corporation sells its assets, the money must be used only for non-profit purposes. Operations of non-profit corporations are reviewed by the... View More
I am in Ohio. My company performed a service at a business location. The company that hired us is an entirely different company, a contractor for the business location. The company that hired us refuses to pay us. We are going to file a lien, but need to know if we can file the lien on the... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2023
The mechanic's lien must be recorded in the county recorder's office against the real estate on which the work was done using the proper legal description. There are very specific requirements and time limits to file a valid lien. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate... View More
The property it has been 3 months and we have located several movers for him and he has yet to get it moved what can we do?
Also the title is only notarized to him he still hasn't put it in his name
answered on Aug 17, 2023
To get it removed, you will have to file an eviction. But it isn't a normal eviction where you just put the belongings out on the street. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the situation and advise you.
I'm buying a property on Land Contract and the deed is in both the husband and wife's names. If they get divorced, will that have any impact on our agreement?
answered on Aug 14, 2023
One or the other of them might end up as the sole owner after the divorce. So that might change who you make payments to, but your payments won't change because of the divorce, and the land contract remains in effect according to its written terms. Note that the land contract should have... View More
i was late one month and was charged a late fee of $25 which i understand is ok, but also a finance charge. there are no terms and conditions stating this charge and they are not a lender that i am borrowing money from. is this allowed and if so, why?
answered on Aug 7, 2023
If the full amount owed to the HOA, including finance charges, is not paid, then the HOA can record a lien and foreclose it if not paid. The judge would decide if the finance charge is allowable based on the HOA declaration and any actions taken by the HOA board of directors to implement finance... View More
My husband and I divorced, both are still on the deed to the house. Divorce decree states when I’m ready to sell we split the proceeds. He passed away and now his wife wants half the house in her name. The deed has survivorship rights. So I thought the house should go into my name. What trumps... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2023
Sign and record an affidavit of survivorship with a copy of the death certificate, per the survivorship deed. That will put the house into your name. There is no obligation to also put the house into her name, unless a court would order that, or unless the divorce decree already says that. But... View More
My 2 young children, my wife and I have lived with my elderly mother in her house (that she owns) for the past 5 years to help care for her, as well as the home. She has recently stopped taking her medications and seeing her doctor. She drives her car recklessly. (Has new, lrg damage to drivers... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2023
Check your local court web site for the information required for guardianships. Many courts post that on-line. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney who handles guardianship cases and discuss the situation and what will be required, which might be complicated a bit because you... View More
My son is 4, his dad & I are not & never have been married. I had an accident in October so he’s had him but every time we make a date for me to get him back he doesn’t answer or tells me to come with the police because he is not giving him to me. What can I do ?
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Call the police yourself and go pick up your son. If no court has granted parental rights to the father, then he has no legal right to keep him. But he could go to court and seek parental rights. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and retain a local family law attorney to assist you.
and bank account and left her the items in the home. The will states if I am married She gets the house and bank account. I am not married NEVER have been. She is his 6th wife he never put her on any bank account, credit card, or deed to house. They were married only 9 years. She has lied and told... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2023
The will must be filed with the probate court to initiate his probate estate. The will and other documents filed with the court are public records that can be searched on-line. No one can prevent you from filing objections or motions with the probate court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a... View More
We did get it notarized and the tax bill also states we’re the owner
answered on Jul 24, 2023
That deed is defective, and you won't be able to close the sale until it is corrected. The seller who sold the house to you will have to sign a corrective deed, have it notarized, and recorded. If you can't find the seller, you could have to file a quiet title action in court, and that... View More
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