From the facts asserted, I would recommend a real estate attorney with knowledge of both landlord/tenant and construction law. It appears that your damages are caused by the conduct of the construction company who would, for all intents and purposes, be the liable party for failing to adequately... View More

I can't say with certainty without all of the facts that you have a "solid" claim against the contractor, but if you paid for a fence, and two months later the fence fell down due to faulty construction then more than likely you do have a claim. Oral agreements are enforceable in... View More

This will depend on whether you both are listed on the security deed. If you are, then no action should be required with regards to the security deed, as this simply records the mortgage companies interest to the property. In regards to the warranty deed, I assume that if you are not joint... View More

In order to legally transfer the title to the land, you will need to petition his estate to Probate in the county where he lived. Once his estate is approved, you can as the executor to the estate, transfer the title of the land via quitclaim deed.

A vehicle bought on an "as-is" basis will typically be very difficult to enforce any type of recourse as to a defect. That said, if you can prove that the dealer misrepresented the condition of the vehicle and nothing being wrong with it, then you could bring an action against the... View More

Probate in this instance may not be necessary, as bank accounts, either jointly owned or with POD status, pass outside of probate, and it is possible to transfer title of vehicles to immediate family members via affidavit. It may be worth working with an attorney on this process nonetheless, but... View More

The immediate answer to your question is to file an answer to preserve your legal defenses and avoid a default judgment. If you were served with the complaint, you are required to file an answer within 30 days, or the opposing party can file for a default judgment against you. There are limited... View More

There are a few questions before advice can be fully offered. For example, did the shop initially inform you that the truck could not leave? Were attempts made to retrieve the truck that they refused? If either of these are the case, then they later recanted this assertion, then a claim is... View More

If your father was the only individual on the deed, then the home sale must go through probate. The probate process is designed to safeguard heirs such as yourself in this situation, where you can demand accounting, or object to your sister serving as the administrator. I recommend consulting... View More

What you are describing is a "Self Help" eviction. These are illegal in Georgia. You have a legally actionable cause of action. I would retain an attorney immediately.

In short, yes you can sue the dealer for failure to deliver title in this situation. I would recommend discussing your options and recourse with an attorney.

Given what you have described in your question, it appears that you may qualify for termination of your lease under what is known as a "Constructive Eviction". A review of the terms of the lease would be necessary to advise specifically, however, I recommend that you speak with an... View More

Additional information is required in order to provide a complete response. Is the tree located on your property or your neighbors? What is the extent of the damage to your home? Are you sure the fallen tree was caused by the activity of your neighbors? I would recommend speaking with an... View More

A breach of contract occurs when one party to the agreement fails to fulfill their legal obligation as defined by the terms contained within the contract. More information is needed to fully advise on your situation. I would recommend speaking with an attorney.