You are only responsible for utilities through the end of the term of your lease, unless there is a provision in your written lease that requires otherwise. When you terminate your utilities, confirm that no actions may be taken on your account by anyone except you.

No. Neither an incorporator nor a registered agent have to have any ownership or title affiliation with an organization. Incorporator and registered agents are often third parties, such as attorneys or companies that are set up to act as registered agents.

Generally yes, this can happen. Contracts have a three year statute of limitations and a review of the invoices and the facts would be necessary to determine if the debt was beyond the statute of limitations. This is a defense you will have to raise, so they can still proceed to collect the debt.... View More

Possibly, but this is a complicated matter and you will need to sit down with an experienced lawyer and go through all of the detail. It is possible you may have a breach of contract claim. However, some time has passed and you may have lost claims by waiting to pursue this.

You can do a written contract that would cover the terms of your agreement. However, everything about this agreement does not sound good. Is there a lien on the vehicle. What if he doesn't make the payments. Why don't you have a lien on the vehicle? In the current status, he could sell... View More

If you have a signed written contract for the sale of the home, then the contract can be enforced. If you believe the other party is in breach of the contract, then you should contact a real estate attorney for assistance.

The landlord can sue you for the rent due and any other amounts that would be due under the lease. If the landlord has a security deposit, the security deposit can be applied to nonpayment of rent and utilities, along with any damages or repair costs incurred by the landlord.

What is included in the costs is a function of what the parties negotiate to be above and beyond the contractor's fee. There is no set law or statute on this. There is unlikely to be any fiduciary duty from the contractor to the homeowner whether is a cost plus contract or fixed amount.

There is no limit by law, but it should be a negotiated sum between the homeowner and contractor. Generally, deposits should be limited to around 10% of the contract price, but this also depends on the remaining pay schedule. Contractors typically ask for deposits for material costs. However, if... View More

Generally, non-competes are valid if they are reasonable with respect to time and geography. The time limitation in your non-compete is short, but the geography is potentially large and this inverse relationship is generally valid. But, the clause about "plans on owning property" probably... View More

The landlord tenant statutes in North Carolina are located at NCGS Chapter 42. You probably want to review 42-42. You can access the full text of all statutes on the North Carolina General Assembly website.

You should consult with a real estate attorney who can advise you on the best method to complete the transfer and any issues that might arise because of your concerns. If you have concerns about a relative questioning the state of mind of the mother, you may also want to consult with an attorney... View More

You'll need to vacate the premises when given proper notice by either the current owner or the new owner. On a month to month basis, the notice period is seven days.If you haven't vacated by the end of that period, the owner, new or old, can file an action to evict you.

The statute of limitations in North Carolina for breach of contract is three years. If the water company filed suit, you could raise the defense of statute of limitations and the case would be dismissed. Judgments are valid for ten years, but it doesn't sound like they obtained a judgment... View More

Both parties are bound by the original contract and its terms. Review the contract for its terms on charging fees, such as the $170.00 and for termination provisions. None of the facts you have presented appear to indicate fraud. Unless the contract allows for one party to unilaterally modify its... View More

The written lease should say under exactly what circumstances the lease can be altered. Generally, the answer would be no, unless the lease allows for a change to be made under certain conditions. If the landlord believes you are in breach of the lease because of an issue with your dog, they need... View More

If your rent is paid in full and your are otherwise in compliance with the lease, then there is no basis for eviction. You cannot withhold rent for any reason. Tender your rent now and the landlord should withdraw the eviction. If the landlord persists, you will need to attend the hearing and... View More

If you aren't in compliance with the agreement you made with the creditor then the creditor can file the confession of judgment.They and the clerk are not required to give you any notice, unless you have a written payment agreement which requires the notice. You'll need to contact the... View More

Typically leases allow a certain number of people to reside in the residence. If the original lease did not allow your residency, then the tenants are in violation of the lease. Since the property is already under lease, this is really like the landlord is renting out a specific space to you. So,... View More

You need to contact an attorney immediately to discuss your case.Once more facts are learned, the attorney may be able to take steps to stop actions on the other party's part. A contract of this type does not have to be notarized to be valid. If you are not in default of the contract, they... View More