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Can a landlord dispose of abandoned property left behind by a tenant that has vacated?
answered on Mar 8, 2018
If the property is abandoned then yes, you can dispose of the property freely. That's the bind though. Just because the property has been left behind does not necessarily mean that it has been abandoned. The best way to cover your liability is to have the previous tenants sign off that any... View More 
the judgement is still pending
- the attorney for Indiana will not settle
answered on Feb 16, 2018
They'll get a judgment and then collect, garnish your wages, or lien your tax return depending on what you do.
ble that the judge is still considering our case? It was complicated: i sued a global paint company for product defect - the label didn't include a warning that the paint might have long-term odor issues. We had to replace our drywall. Could she be researching? How long is reasonable?
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Contact the Court. See if your case was misfiled. Or maybe dropped if they sent you a notice to which you didn't repsond.
My dad has past and he have property in Indiana but his wife that's not legally married has the property and her name is on it the only reason she got the house because they thought they were married my dad have two daughters my oldest sister do not want the house but I do who do I talk to and... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2017
So sorry, you question was posted to the patent/invention area. You may want to delete the patent topic.
Best wishes to seek a solution with respect to your father's property.
Kevin
I decided to go shopping for some clothes and wanted to try on a few items before purchasing them. Only a few fit me so I didn't take the ones that I didn't want. When I left the dressing room there was a worker going through the items in my cart and I asked her where I can put the items... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2018
No, because there was no physical harm done. You should, however, report her to management. That's absolutely unacceptable behavior.
He left a canoe, which he had mentioned earlier was either registered other titled. I called the DNR and they could find no record of either. Can I legally sell this canoe without a bill of sale or other proof of ownership? I am trying to sell home, so need to dispose of quickly.
answered on Oct 5, 2017
You would need to provide much more information to answer the question accurately. A warrant can only be lifted by the court and that would depend on the underlying charge, the length of time since missing the court date, the number of times the person has missed court in this case and any other... View More
Show us any proof of their accusations. We are very upset by this, as we don't steal in this family.. I want justice.
Lost my job and insurance after 12 mos FMLA and now on SSDI. LTD company now wanting money back I was paid after I received SSD award back pay of $5000. I need the SSD back pay to cover COBRA costs. Can I file small claims against individual to recoup more of my lost earnings above his... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2017
Likely no, the insurance company will require you to sign a release before giving you the settlement proceeds. That release will bar you from going after the insurance company or the individual in the future.
answered on Sep 12, 2017
There's no definitive answer that anyone here can give you. Attorneys all have different fees and fee schedules. Some may offer a flat fee while others ask for a retainer. Others may charge hourly and bill you later. The only way to get a definitive answer is to call attorneys and ask them.
answered on Aug 21, 2017
This is what Small Claims court is made for. Take screenshots of your text messages, print them, show the name, the phone number and the time and dates of the messages on those prints and get ready to file a Small Claims case. Go to your local county court, find the Small Claims clerk, ask for a... View More
movers were there at time of closing and new owner told them to leave or he would call the cops, 2 couches, a dinner table, and a jewelry box are inside. What are my rights on retrieving them, or are they now his property?
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answered on Aug 14, 2017
The description given is unclear. You SOLD a house, but left items inside it, after the sale? Was there anything put in writing about that? For how long were the items there?
You could either have a criminal case against them, or a civil case, but without any agreement, I have never heard... View More
6 years ago after a Surgery I became Totally Disabled and now receive SSD. We are just getting by and haven't been able to pay for Medications and Specialists that I need. I am now being taken to Small Claims. So far there has been 3 back to back. The first 2 we made payment arrangements but... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2017
If you are having struggles with making payments on your debts you may want to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss your options.
That said, if your only source of income is SSD chances are high that you meet indigent status and your income falls below a certain threshold where... View More
A family members ex called cps making claim I do drugs as well as physically harm my child. She has also posted on social media in open as to me lying about having cancer and lying to the government for assistance for myself and child. I have photos proof as well as copies cps has looked at my... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2017
You may have a claim, but these types of claims are not only extremely difficult to prove, they also rarely pay out as there is no insurance and most individuals don't have the money to pay a substantial verdict. You also have to show the economic harm that these statements have caused, which... View More
I was in an accident involving only myself. My vehicle was then towed. I need to get some of my personal belongings out of the vehicle but the towing company wants to charge me to get my things. Can they do this? I have all the paperwork and the keys to the car.
answered on Jun 22, 2017
If your car was towed because it was not driveable, the towing company had a right to tow it and an obligation to store it, probably under police order. If you do not have towing on your car insurance or you do not have car insurance, you are responsible for the towing and storage fees. The... View More
I was walking out of my garage going to get mail. Next door neighbor's dog ran up to me and started barking. While the minor who was with him told me he (the dog) didn't bite, the dog instead bit me three times. One of those times left a mark on my lower leg. I spoke with one parent who... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
Do you have a claim?: Maybe, this depends on whether the dog has shown a violent propensity before, this is known as the "one bite" rule in Indiana. Basically, if the dog has never bit anyone before then the owner will not have had sufficient notice of the dog's violent propensity... View More
I sold the car on 3/4/2017. Now today 3/6/2017 she called me saying hat the transmission is going bad. She and a friend test drove the car before they bought it. We even took it to advanced auto because they wanted to see if any codes came up to see what was wrong with the car. We did that and only... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2017
There's nothing stopping her from suing you for the cost of the transmission or for fraud. The real question is whether or not she would be successful. Unless you made any guarantees, offered her a warranty or had knowledge of a material defect, which it does not sound like you did, the odds... View More
I've tried to be neighborly but have recently had more issues with him on another tree. Do I have any options for the one that happened 3 years ago and is their anything I can do about a tree that is dead center on the property line that I want gone but he doesn't?
answered on Mar 25, 2017
Most likely yes, the statute of limitations has passed. You had 2 years from the actual occurrence of the tree falling onto your house during the storm to bring a claim against him.
As for the one that is on the property line, if it is on your property, feel free to take care of it... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2017
A victim can sue the criminal in civil court for any and all damages subject to each states Statute of Limitations. Damages are not generally part of a criminal proceeding for child molestation.
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