Your current state is Ohio
The city gets to save money with paperless billing. The customers set up auto pay with a credit card. This was a win-win. But the city now wants to change terms saying they will charge customers for credit card fees. This eliminates the incentive for the city to use a low cost credit card... View More 
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
In California, businesses, including cities providing utilities, have the discretion to charge fees for credit card transactions, subject to state regulations and any agreements they may have with customers. The legality of introducing a new fee after a service has been provided under certain terms... View More
He was fined today and today I received a notice that I have 30 days to leave or will be more legal action
answered on Mar 27, 2024
Alabama law is more favorable to landlords than to tenants. Begin your defense with your written lease, if you have one. Even if he cannot evict you easily, he could refuse to renew your lease next time around. If you don't have a written lease, the law presumes you are a month-to-month... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
In Kentucky, like many other states, a tow company can refuse to release your car under certain circumstances. The most common reason for refusal is non-payment of towing or storage fees. Before a tow company releases your vehicle, you need to ensure all associated fees are paid. Additionally,... View More
A neighbor's cat using our house as a litter box for the past two months. It took me about a month to find out the owner of the cat. I have spoken to them about this problem twice but they have not done anything to prevent their cat roaming freely. This has caused quite a nuisance in front of... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
That is a problem. Call the Animal Control office one more time. Get the name of everyone you talk to there and take notes of the call. If you get no help, you can start a small claims case against the cat owner, Animal Control, AND the HOA. That will cost you about $60. But you will get... View More
We are cleaning river bottom where a scrap metal company has missed the barge while loading. The metal is underwater and we are not touching land at any time. Are we breaking any laws.
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
In regards to your question about recovering scrap metal from the Tennessee River, it's essential to understand that various laws may apply. These include federal, state, and local regulations concerning environmental protection, salvage rights, and navigation. For instance, the Clean Water... View More
I had a misdemeanor DV 8 or so years ago in Nevada. The PD gave me a plea deal to get out of jail if I gave up my gun rights. I agreed because I was young and it was an easy way to get out of jail. I moved out of state to TX shortly after that to get away.
One of the clauses was to do some... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
Your situation sounds challenging, but understanding the legal implications is the first step towards resolution. In Texas, as in many states, a conviction for a misdemeanor domestic violence charge typically affects one's gun rights. This is because federal law, namely the Lautenberg... View More
It is amplified sound system with off key tape recordings 10 times a day everyday. It is on automatic computer dial-up.
How to stop it?
Church will not stop it.
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
Dealing with noise nuisance, especially from a public institution like a church, can be challenging. The first step is typically to document the noise: record times, durations, and how it affects your daily life. This evidence can be critical in any legal proceedings or negotiations. Reach out to... View More
I have been dealing with matters concerning the small village where deceased parent's house is located. My dealings with the village attorney have become rather unfavorable. I have recently learned that this attorney is personal Facebook friends with over half the members of the village... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
It's understandable that you might feel concerned about the village attorney's personal connections with members of the village council, especially if it affects your dealings with the village. Legally, there's no clear-cut rule prohibiting attorneys from being friends, even on... View More
City of Medina paid tow company directly who is their partner for impounds but they were ordered to pay me. Do they still owe me?
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
If the city was ordered to pay you directly as part of the impound case, and they instead paid the tow company, then technically, they may still owe you the amount specified in the order. The payment to the tow company does not fulfill the order to pay you directly unless specified by the court or... View More
I am disabled, working through repairs from an electric fire. Are they responsible for broken pipes because they filled the lines with water, allowing the electric on, then caused the freeze with no notice removal. Fresh foods frozen, botled water froze(no electric no waterpump no toilets)
answered on Mar 24, 2024
I'm sorry for the stressful situation you have been placed into. It could be difficult for an attorney to offer a simple, direct answer to your question in the brief post without knowing more details, and figuring out what happened here. Until you're able to discuss with a local attorney,... View More
I had an accountant that was in charge of things, who is now in federal prison and has cost me 22,000 over this time and now I’m looking at another 9,300. Can I do anything? I live in this town and am in there to pay ALL of my taxes a couple of times a year. Not once was I ever told about this
answered on Mar 21, 2024
OK, well, either you owe the tax bill because the accountant didn't pay it, or he paid it and the government is wrong. The one thing that is clear is that you cannot rely on "my accountant handled it" to avoid paying a valid tax bill. I think the best course of action is to retain an... View More
My 2 dogs escaped and went into my neighbor's house which I didn't know had chickens but they also had more than 4 chickens (which in the law of Laredo you aren't allowed to have more than 4 chickens in you house you would need to be yards away of houses like a type of farm and you... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2024
Laredo city ordinance provides "It shall be unlawful for any person owning, keeping or having in his possession or control any dog to allow such dog to run at large upon the streets, sidewalks or public grounds of the city, or to allow any dog to run at large upon or about the residence, lot... View More
Have someone who had overdosed and police seized substances from the scene. a week later put out warrant for arrest. Legal? According to the amnesty laws? He should be protected from my understanding of reading these laws. Please tell me if i am misunderstanding it tho. I doesnt think i am and... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
It sounds like you're referring to Good Samaritan laws, which are designed to encourage people to seek medical help in the event of an overdose by providing certain protections against drug possession charges. These laws vary widely from state to state, and the specifics of the protections... View More
There is no way my bill should be $899-751 monthly every year at those times.. Nor should they be allowed to charge what they want as they feel so
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
It's understandable that you're concerned about the high electricity bills from Central Electric in Mississippi during January to April. Utilities, including electric companies, are typically regulated by state commissions, which set the rates they can charge. These rates are supposed to... View More
Hi! I was towed around 10:30 pm in Los Angeles County, California, for being parked in a private commercial / residential parking lot (spot read 2 hour customer parking, but I was outside of the plaza). I was in the wrong here, but I had a confusing experience releasing my car.
The towers... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
Under California law, particularly Vehicle Code 22658(l)(3), you indeed have the right to request a copy of the written authorization for towing from the property owner or their agent. This authorization should have been obtained by the towing company before they towed your vehicle. The law states... View More
In home rule municipal court the defendant was not given a jury trial and had a plea entered without consent. In the Colorado state constitution it specifically states that only judges appointed by the governors signature can preside over jury trials and enter a plea with consent from the... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
In the scenario you described, there appear to be several potential issues and violations of due process:
1. Lack of a jury trial: If the defendant was entitled to a jury trial under Colorado law but was denied one, this could be a violation of their constitutional rights.
2. Plea... View More
a fellow named xx did it in texas a while back and didn’t face any legal consequences because it was considered as art
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
The legality of hanging inspirational signs in public spaces, like stop signs, depends on various factors such as local laws, the content of the signs, and the manner in which they are displayed. While the case you mentioned involving Brian Deneke in Texas may have been considered art, it's... View More
My attorney recused himself from my case at my hearing and the judge MADE me represent myself. I didn't want to represent myself. Even asked for time to get a different attorney & she said no.
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
Based on the details you've provided, it seems that the judge's decision to make you represent yourself without providing you time to obtain a new attorney may have been improper. In the U.S. legal system, defendants have the right to legal representation, and if an attorney withdraws... View More
Is it legal for them to put my bill on my property taxes but continue to bill me for it without starting over? And if it is then is it legal for them to keep adding it to my taxes. Like lets say the first bill is 3 months late and its 300 dollars.they add that to my property taxes. Then three... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
Municipalities often have the authority to enforce ordinances requiring residents to maintain garbage service, and they can implement various measures to ensure compliance, including billing methods. The practice of adding unpaid garbage service bills to property taxes is a common approach used by... View More
I bought four years ago a 4 acres of land without any easement on the title. There is a pole in the center of the land with transformer and a hight voltage line crossing my lot and it belongs to Southern California Edison.
Edison wants to charge me $30,000.00 to move the pole. This is a... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
Under California law, utilities like Southern California Edison generally have the right to install and maintain their infrastructure on private properties through easements or utility rights-of-way. However, if there was no easement recorded on your property title at the time of purchase, this... View More
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