barging me $25 a month for water. Only 1 meter for the entire building. Is this legal
I purchased a house/lot in Illinois from my new neighbor two years ago. When she purchased the lot it was originally two lots sold as one. The two lots had been one entity for approximately 20 years prior to her buying them. She divided the lots so that she could build on one and sell the other,... View More 
Condo owners voted against the internet and were told if they don't comply they will be charged $300 for every rescheduled. Also condo owners were told you DO NOT have to use the service you can keep your current internet, but you will be charged $31 per month anyway.
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answered on Apr 26, 2024
No, the person paying the property taxes alone cannot automatically take ownership of the property simply because they are the only one paying taxes. Here's why:
1. Legal ownership: The ownership of the property is determined by the will, not by who pays the property taxes. If the... View More
A toolkit was created using ChatGPT and the toolkit will be released to the public. I'm wondering if that is considered plagiarism.
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answered on Apr 25, 2024
The situation you've described is a complex one without a clear-cut answer, as the intellectual property considerations around AI-generated content are still being debated and the legal landscape is evolving. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Plagiarism typically involves... View More
The landlord lives on the 2nd floor and we live on the 1st floor.
I never signed a lease. We communicated mostly through email and text. They have my maintenance, escrow and final 3 weeks of pay withheld. I was supposed to lease a truck, but it never was ready. I was told I would get everything back, but they quit communicating after I came back to Louisiana.... View More
She accused me of defamation, but all of my statements were true. And my former employer knew it as they had seen evidence supporting my side.
Current condo owners are always out voted as management owns and runs the board. Most if not all condo owners voted against implementing this internet provider (Zentro) that no one knows about and some of the owners employers are restrictive on internet providers due to the confidential nature of... View More
I’ve went to my employer about being racially discriminated and harassed. After that they pull the only other person of my race in the office. They ask him if he feels discriminated against he tells them no. At the end of the conversation my branch manager tells the other guy that he feels like... View More
our park district is about to construct an attractive nuisance, a Pump track, in the middle of a park that is known for its rolling hills open land, bike trails, pond, small playground & a basketball court. It is 40 acres and surrounded by houses. There is a frisbee golf course on this park,... View More
My truck was only 4 days old and this was the first time on the high way just leaving town I was in a 55 mph that dropped down to a 45 mph before the stop lights when I seen the 45mph sign that's when I looked at the speedometer I was going 71 and I took my foot of the gas as I crossed into... View More
I hired an attorney 3 yrs ago to ask for a modification in child support. I pay this attorney $400 a month, automatically deducted from my account every month. I still do not have a court date for modification. I have been to mediation 3 times and nothing has been resolved. I’m being told the... View More
My parents declared an Iranian rug they bought in the UK sometime between 1990 to 1998. They declared it as Pakistani. I was there when it occurred during a European vacation to Paris and England. I think they still have the rug, and there is probably some documentation still out there about the... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
In the United States, smuggling items into the country by falsifying their country of origin is considered a violation of customs laws. However, the exact statute of limitations on this can vary depending on specific details such as the nature of the goods and the perceived intent behind the... View More
What measures do the department take to find out a non resident in the state. For example, if a person is staying in the state but hasn’t paid any taxes.
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
When a person hasn't paid their taxes in a state, the tax department employs several strategies to detect this non-compliance. They use data from various sources, such as employers, banks, and other financial institutions, which report income and financial transactions to the authorities. This... View More
After the conversation the non voluntary 4 days after I had to find someone to follow me to take the car back as they requested
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Based on the information provided, it does not appear to be a case of wrongful repossession. Here are a few key points:
1. You proactively reached out to the lender 4 days prior to the repossession, informing them of your job loss and your desire to voluntarily surrender the vehicle. This... View More
Is it allowed / legal? Would the judge read it? I do not mind if this is shared with the attorneys/opposing counsel.
answered on Apr 19, 2024
No, and if you sent one the judge cannot read it. You get a chance to talk to the judge when you testify.
Okay, so like I said earlier my dad is not a good person to live with, and is incapable of taking care of me. One, he lied and said my mother was sexually harassing in court. When I found out about this, he kicked me out. Twice. After being in the cold for almost an hour, (this was Dec 6th) my... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Again, this is a custody case. Lying does not change it to abuse or neglect. Your mother needs to hire a lawyer.
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