She hosts young children for early life education through a variety of programs. Whenever it rains, it pours through the ceiling with video proof. She has to cancel classes, refund parents and as a new business risks families going else where. What can she do to make the landlord fix the roof? Or... Read more »
What does the lease say? Usually, leaks, even in commercial property are the responsibility of the Landlord.
So, your options are probably:
1. Repair and deduct,
2. Sue for breach of contract, or
3. Declare the lease breached and leave.
She's been served papers For cc debt of roughly 13k. Owns a home fmv is 61980 assessed is 24792. Is the property at risk based on ga exemption laws
You have a couple of options here. Talk to a Georgia Attorney who handles debt and lawsuits.
Seth Meyerson
My Mom is incapable of handling her debt . Can I file BR and include her debt I am cosigned on ?
Assuming a successful chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debt you are cosigned on will no longer be collectible as to you. This debt will still be collectible against the primary signor for the debt.
Been fighting back and forth for criminal trial and finally been offered a plea bargain. First judge said no but going back in front of another who is certain to sign and accept. Just worried that might be added a charge. Was promised first offenders act of Georgia with the two charges.
You need an attorney.
Perhaps. Writing something that is damaging professionally and untrue might be grounds for a libel suit.
I am on salary and I’m company is wanting to shut down for a few week, because business is slow but not put us on unemployment status. Should I still get paid for the time I’m forced to take off?
Yes, the company can furlough you. However, yes, you should apply for unemployment benefits.
Sounds like an interesting question. Probably not. Of course, proving you were in an alcohol blackout might be difficult.
Can wife sell house to pay off mortgage and transfer cars without probate?
To transfer the property to your name, you will need to probate the estate. This will also allow the retitling of the cars. Consult with an attorney.
I have to wear a certain uniform, work the hours they tell me to, and work how they want me to. Taxes are also *not* taken out of my check
This is always an interesting question: Does the employer exercise so much control over an individual that the individual must, legally, be an employee. This is a very fact-specific and detailed inquiry. Make an appointment with a local employment attorney to discuss. You may be able to recover... Read more »
I recently began a job that stated in their job description that we would receive a $500 sign on bonus after passing required certification exam and working (8am-430am) for 2 weeks. I also received another $500 employee referral bonus. I have both of these amounts posted in my work portal, but have... Read more »
It depends where they told you that you would get these amounts. You may have a breach of contract suit. They cant really dodge your e-mails, can they? Other e-mails are answered from the same addresses? You work there?
So you have a record of asking for your funds. This might support... Read more »
Was he convicted of the crime?
The daughter might have a justification defense to charges.
Two years.
Yes, it is within the employer's rights to do so in Georgia.
My max out is 2027 my parole eligible date is 2021 but they gave me a TPM( tentative parole month) for 2026 but they said with my pic points I can be released as early as September 2025 . but my grid guidelines recommended 35-60 months but the parole board departed from it because the said I was a... Read more »
Not unless they are prompted to review the case again. Talke with an attorney.
House sold "as is" with clause initialed by buyer and sellers. Disclosure of basement leaks/repairs made on standard real estate form for sellers. Now, there is a new leak. Buyer wants more money. Says neighbor told her leaks were common occurrence which isn't correct.
Probably not liable for new leaks. Talk with a Georgia attorney about the particulars.
As long as you do not pay with cash you should have a record of your payment.
Our sister is not completely honest and not easy to give information. We feel she may have helped herself to $ while our mother was in hospital. Can we request this thru probate?
Yes, you can demand an accounting as an heir.
What is the longest jail time that I should serve if they bound it over to superior court
You need a good attorney
"Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for shoplifting, where the prior convictions are either felonies or misdemeanors, or any combination of felonies and misdemeanors, as defined by this Code section, the defendant commits a felony and shall be... Read more »
How to find out if the police had knowledge that drugs were being brought in to the jail prior to the event and allowed it to happen??
What does one issue have to do with the other?
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