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An older man who was a friend has told me since our verbal barter Arrangement that he has had a fantasy of dating me. Due to my uncomfortability about the situation I have declined to finish our barter Arrangement and he's telling me that I owe him $360. Do I legally owe him anything for hours... View More 
answered on Jul 12, 2020
It sounds like you have an oral or maybe a written contract with this person. And after you started, he revealed his fantasy to you which made you uncomfortable to finish whatever is was you were going to. Now, he wants his money or remainder of his money. You may have some defense to... View More
Lease is terminating at the end of month.
answered on Jul 6, 2020
I do not think there is any relevance of this non-payment to COVID-19, but I would suggest you see your lease agreement and what it says about leaving early and payment.
answered on Jun 30, 2020
I agree with Mr. Maloof and unfortunately those commercial lease agreements are written as such.
I want to refinance my house with a better interest rate but I am in my 70's and I want to leave the house for my children What should I do? I don't think they will qualify for a loan themselves, but if I do refinance they will definitely be able to keep paying the mortgage. What would if... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Your question involves mortgage, real estate (deeds), and wills issues. You can certainly do any of the things you want, but to achieve your twin goals of leaving the house to your children and them being able to keep it by paying the mortgage may be achieved after you speak with a lawyer and... View More
at 196,000 and the bank countered today at 207,000 which we sent back a counter of 200,000. They just sent back a response of we now have multiple offers..send your best offer. This property has been sitting on the market for a good while (I doubt there are other offers but) can we ;still accept... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2020
Read the offer to learn the time period of the validity of the offer and make the counter or another offer before it expires.
I grew up in the home in question and per our separation agreement I got sole rights to this property once divorce was final now 2 years later, I have since remodeled and out grew my home so do I need to consult with my ex husband to sell or is my signed document that’s notarized enough to sell... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2020
First, your question assumes that the home was in both of your names. If so, usually the Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) will say that one spouse to convey title to the other. If that has not happened, then your ex husband may still be on the deed and he may be needed to sign documents. So, I... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2020
It depends on what your non-compete says. Non-compete, also knowns as restrictive covenants, prevents employees from stealing employer secrets and customer after their employment ends. It can also prohibit employee from contacting employer's customers, prohibiting you from working for someone... View More
I agreed to a settlement, but unfortunately I don't think I can pay. There are no penalties besides continuing to trial and a clause that says "In the event any litigation arises out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable expenses incurred to enforce... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2020
Contract governs the agreement. So, if you default or breach, go to court and lose, most likely you will pay the additional cost associated with the matter. You should look at the clause(s) where it might say how to get out of it if you cannot pay or show this document to an attorney to help you... View More
her three roomates have paid their rent each month but now the apartment is empty (3 roomates also left -entire town is deserted). I have recently read about the 'force majeure'. With all the death going on everywhere and in that town as well, is this such an event? The students are... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2020
I agree with Mr. Maloof's answer so please take a look at the lease agreement to learn how force majeure is defined. Additionally, see if you can find a language something about laws or extraordinary laws preventing one from performing contract. In this case, it was the Government of Virginia... View More
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My fiance and I have agreed to purchase a home in an unmarried status. My credit score was low so we decided to have the loan in his name. The home won't be available until June. How can I secure myself in the event of a breakup? We both put money in on the deposit. If he... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2020
I assume have have not closed on the house. If so, then part of preparing closing documents is a deed which is basically a title, a document showing ownership to the property. Make sure your name goes on this deed. A lawyer will be drafting this deed to transfer ownership from seller to purchaser.... View More
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