If you are referring to having an eviction on your credit record, then no, there is no ability to have it removed. However, if you pay the amount due, then it should show as paid. Unfortunately your question is not clear as it says you have paid every month. If so, I am not about why there was an... View More

I would send a written notice to the employee to pick up the tools by a certain date. Not knowing the timing here, a full answer is not possible. If you have the employee's address, you could deliver. There is not set time frame on this, but after a reasonable time, I would argue that they... View More

At the very least, you will need a license issued by the ABC Board for alcohol sales. There are different levels of licenses depending on your alcohol needs. Additionally, you will need business licenses. The licenses vary by county. Its best to consult with an attorney to discuss your specific... View More

There is nothing wrong with requesting documentation of additional work performed and the authorization to perform that work. If the work was not authorized, then generally, he would not be able to collect from you. However, there are other legal theories under which an argument could be made to be... View More

It depends on the terms of your agreement, whether written or oral. The money was paid and used for the intended purpose, so no doubt you have a contract. What was your agreement with respect to the money? To pay back after a certain time frame or when the business reached a certain point? If there... View More

You'll need to file a summary ejectment action in small claims court to evict your nephew. Once the date for his departure passes, you can file the action.

Unless there was a written contract provision preventing it, the company can terminate the contract at any time. You are not required to continue to perform new services. Even if the contract is terminated, you will be owed for work already performed. You'll have to decide if you want to... View More

You may not withhold rent in North Carolina for the failure of the landlord to fulfill her responsibilities. You may, however, file a small claims action to enforce the North Carolina statutes to provide fit and habitable premises. Depending on the condition and the issue, the court may order rent... View More

You will need to be able to serve the party at some point, with the renewal of judgment. If you are coming close to your deadline, you should go ahead and file the renewal. Then you'll need to attempt service in any manner possible. If all other options fail and after you have tried all other... View More

Forming an LLC or other business form can offer protection to individuals and individual assets should a claim be made against a company. Based on your information, I am not sure what the size of claims against you could possible be for small charms. Nonetheless, you could consult with an... View More

If there was truly no lease, then the security deposit should be refunded as soon as possible. However, given the information provided, perhaps the landlord believes there was at least a monthly rental. If so, they may be attempting to keep the deposit to pay for rent. More information would be... View More

Contracts do not have to be in writing or notarized, generally, to be valid. Without reviewing the terms of the actual contract, there is no reason that you have disclosed that this would not be a valid contract in all respects.

Yes. The non-competition clause must be contained in a written contract and there are other terms that must be included. You should discuss this with an attorney.

Contracts do not have to be in writing or in any specific form (generally) to be enforceable. Without more information, simply the fact that it is a informal contract does not make it invalid.

Generally contracts do not have to be notarized or in writing to be valid contracts. There are some exceptions, but this kind of contract can be oral. The statement by the person loaning the money is simply evidence of intent on the loaning parties' part, but not binding on the other party.... View More

Whether or not you can sue will depend on the exact language of the lease. Leases almost always have a termination clause in them allowing the landlord to terminate the lease upon some or no reasons with proper notice. If the lease says that termination can only be had upon mutual agreement, then... View More

You must hold the deposit for collection by the tenant for at least six months. Have you tried mailing a letter to your rental as she may have placed a forward on mail to that address, as opposed to providing it to you. I would send this letter to document your efforts to return the deposit and... View More

The lease speaks only to the interest in the real property, not to ownership of the business or the business assets. Without reviewing the actual documents, a full answer could not be provided. However, based on the information provided, the inventory belongs to the business, which in turn belongs... View More

If the civil action was filed, you should have received a summons and complaint. You have 30 days to file an Answer with the court (a 30 day extension can be obtained). If you owe the debt, the creditor will likely obtain a judgment against you, its just a question of when. I would file an answer... View More

Generally, contracts do not have to be notarized to be valid. There are a few types that are, like a real estate contract, but not this type of business contract.