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1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Contracts and Civil Litigation for Kentucky on
Q: Can I overturn a mediation agreement if there unclear deadlines, changes in terms and duress when signing

I signed a settlement agreement for a civil case partly to attorney's advice, of high trial costs, limited 60-day prep window and legal fees aren't awarded even won? I wasn’t told mediation document was a memorandum or the plaintiff didn't have a deadline to fulfill terms like... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Nov 25, 2024

you can certainly file a motion to be relieved from the mediation agreement, but since you were represented by counsel and signed the agreement voluntarily, you have an uphill battle on your hands. You should sit down with your lawyer and go over the terms and make sure you understand them before... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Family Law, Products Liability and Antitrust for Kentucky on
Q: Can my ex get in trouble for putting things in my name and not paying for it?

He put the electric, security system, HD me cosign for his car, ran up my credit cards that I made him a user of, and has bread payments under my name too. I'm afraid he's going to not pay the bills and it'll come back on me. I have a daughter with him and I can't afford it.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Oct 21, 2024

Not from the narrative you provided. It reads as if you voluntarily took all these actions at his request, including making him a signer on your cards.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Education Law and Government Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Is it legal for my school to not allow staff to leave the campus to go get lunch for ourselves?

Our school has made a district wide decision that no staff member is allowed to leave the campus during our lunch time to go and get food. We have been told that our community has complained that we don't work enough.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 23, 2024

Most likely yes. You’d need to look at the collective bargaining l agreement (if there is one) to find the answer.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: How long before I receive my rent portion letter from section 8 after renewing lease? It’s been over 3 months now.

My landlord states my rent portion with section 8 went up due to an increase in income but I have lost hours due to chemo treatments. How long does it take for them to provide proof or documentation of the increase?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 10, 2024

60-90 days at the bare minimum

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Criminal Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can a previous owner of a boat legally file for a lost title if the original wasn't transferred in Kentucky?

I purchased a boat. I misplaced the title and found it months later. I took it to the county clerks office to have it transferred and they informed me that the previous owner had filed for a lost title a few weeks prior. The previous owner was paid in full. I still have the original title signed... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Sep 11, 2024

You will likely have to sue the previous owner to quiet title to the boat. More information is necessary to determine whether fraud is involved.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: A household member committed a crime and was arrested on the property of an apartment we are leasing, can we be evicted?

The household member had recently been charged with wanton endagerment, and criminal mischief to a place outside of the property we are renting, and they gave us a 14 day notice to quit the premises stating kentucky statute 383.660, The one arrested isn't going to be coming back to premises,... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Aug 29, 2024

Yes, although you may have some defenses. Consult an attorney and give him all the facts of your case before you take any action.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for Kentucky on
Q: Landlord put two homes on lot. Verbally said no more. Why I rented. Generic lease. Preparing to put another home on lot.

Anything I can do since the very reason I chose to rent here was the amount of outdoor space/yard? One year lease was signed first of April.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 13, 2024

Most likely not but depends on terms of lease.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Kentucky on
Q: Can you be made to sign away your, required by Kentucky Law, mandatory work breaks?

In Kentucky there are mandatory Break periods - 10 minutes for every 4 hours worked and if you work over 5 hours, a mandatory meal break between your third and fifth hour. But my neighbor has been coerced to sign away their breaks for nothing in return to work at a local fast food restaurant. This... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 27, 2024

Sound like a violation of Ky labor laws. A complaint to the Labor Board might resolve the problem.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Kentucky on
Q: Contracts forced through duress. Using visitation for children. Contract allows full power to the monitor.

At any moment criminal action may be placed on the male with justification. The court is has been one sided through entirety of divorce. Female has only made gains through control of child, childsupport, and revenue from estate. Through deceit aided by professional counsel and judgment from a... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 16, 2024

More I formation is needed. What contract are your referring to?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Breach of contract

I was under contract to buy a house, seller lied and said he was divorced.. he is not. Listing agent didn’t verify this information before listing house for sale. Wife is missing so we can’t get her signature to close. I’m already 10k into the purchase of this house with repairs and... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 15, 2024

Most likely best to cancel the contract for his fraud and recoup your $10 k.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Does a rental that is rented with 1 year expired tags void the contract?

I was hit in a rental with no tags now rental company is claiming damages that didn't exist when I had the vehicle.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 19, 2024

No, but the tags are the responsibility of the rental company.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Ex boyfriend purchased tires from RNR on my truck and refuses to pay now, does that come back on me? I am selling truck
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 4, 2024

Not unless you signed and agreed to pay for them.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: Seller wants a 30 day lease back option after closing. Will seller have full tenant rights after 30 days or during?
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 14, 2024

Depends solely upon the terms of the lease and whether that is permitted under the lease agreement.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: Seller is refusing to uphold signed land contract, what can I do?

My grandmother in November 2023 sold me her house on land contract, we both signed. Per the agreement payments would start when deed transfer happened. Her children have now convinced her that she can get more by putting it on the market. I already live in the home, is there anything I can do to... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 4, 2024

Sure. You can file suit against her to enforce the agreement to sell.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Can U.S. Magistrate issue separate recommendations for each claim or count in civil case?

I've filed motion to file supplemental complaint based upon new evidence that the contract's principal is fictitious and nonexistent. Defendant asked that Magistrate rule on claims prior to this new evidence but the new evidence effects several of the claims. Can Magistrates bifurcate... View More

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 16, 2024

Yes. He can.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: If a dealer sold me an RV, that I have not taken possession of, and there is no title, do I have to take it? In Kentucky

The dealer has been less than transparent

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In Kentucky, you are not obligated to take possession of an RV from a dealer if there is no title available. It is essential to ensure that all necessary paperwork, including the title, is in order before finalizing the purchase and taking possession of the vehicle. If the dealer has been less than... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: if i have my ex husband on camera reaking into my home can i press charges? he is not on the lease anymore,please help!!

breaking

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Feb 8, 2024

Yes you can. Call the authorities and make a police report.

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Kentucky on
Q: Buy here pay here car lot caused rain damaged to my vehicle whole they were repairing it

It so I left it with them they had it for 2 months I just got it back today and the whole inside of the car is covered in terrible mold it wasn't like that before the car lot left it in the rain what can I do

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

If a buy here pay here car lot caused rain damage to your vehicle while repairing it, resulting in mold inside the car, you may have legal options to address the situation. First, document the damage by taking photographs and collecting any relevant evidence, such as repair invoices or... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Kentucky on
Q: I paid off lien on property. Creditor hasn't signed off after several attempts. How do I proceed?

Paid off completely $140k lien placed by seller. Have money order receipts for total amount. He's out of state. Sent a release certified mail three times. No response. Phone number I had is out of service. I don't even know if he's still alive.

How long will it take a court... View More

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answered on Jan 30, 2024

You need a competent KY attorney to file suit to Quiet Title, declaring the lien released. Have good proof of timely payments. Publication Service may be necessary. Certified Copy of Judgment is recorded to release the lien.

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