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My car broke down and was towed. I was in it everyday waiting on a part to arrive. One night i didnt sleep in it, i left at 5pm and was back 9am next day it was gone. Tow company wants 295 and 50 a day. Im in transition of job and living situation so i was living in it. Three days i was in it and... View More 
I found a box outside and didn't know where/when it came from. I then found a box inside of my apartment.
Client intended to use Afterpay as their form of payment. Transaction was declined due to the client having insufficient funds for the required first payment to Afterpay and therefore was unable to pay for services rendered.
He has us writing rent checks to a business that doesnt exist, he hired someone who is not qualified to make repairs to our home. He claims to be a realtor/broker however his real estate license in the state he lives in and the state our property is in however it shows that his license is expired... View More
We traveled to Italy and on our return flight to Boston from Rome, the connecting flight in Lisbon was cancelled (when we arrived for the layover). The airline offered a flight on another airline 48 hours later. We found a flight on the other airline that left the next morning but the original... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Under EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation 261/2004, you're entitled to compensation when your flight is cancelled, regardless of whether you accept the airline's rebooking options. The regulation covers flights departing from EU airports and flights into EU airports on EU-based carriers,... View More
The owner of a dog had filed a writ of replevin against me because she says I refused to return her dog. I believed the dog to have been abandoned and provided veterinary care for the dog. The owner says she did not give me permission to have the dog vaccinated so should not have to pay. The owner... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
If you've been a victim of felony strangulation, it's important to know your rights. The Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) specifically applies to federal criminal proceedings. This means that if your case is handled at the federal level, the CVRA ensures you have certain protections... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Land-use attorneys and municipal/administrative law attorneys are versed in zoning laws. Real estate attorneys and environmental law attorneys sometimes - depending on the type of practice and experience of... View More
A homeowners association board member participates "by proxy" with no legitimate excuse for her absence. Her proxy is another board member.
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
Under New Hampshire law, whether a HOA board member can participate by proxy largely depends on the association's governing documents, such as its bylaws or covenants. Many HOAs allow proxy voting, but they often have specific rules about who can serve as a proxy and under what circumstances.... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
If you are a convicted felon you are not permitted to purchase, possess or control a firearm. You may be able to annul the conviction in MA but you should consult a MA lawyer about whether you are eligible for such relief.
answered on Oct 13, 2024
That would largely depend on your court-ordered parenting plan. Depending upon the nature of the employment, it may also be considered a significant activity impacting their health and/or welfare; most parenting plans would require both parents to agree to any such activity. The age for most jobs... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2024
It depends whether you were working in the year following the injury. If you were unable to work after your DOI, then your rate of pay is based on your wages from before you were injured. However, if you worked after your DOI (presumably up until your surgery), then your rate of pay is based on... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
Survey your property and place new monuments at the corners.
Could you provide clarification on how NH RSA 95:1 applies to municipal employees who hold decision-making authority but may not be classified as elected officials? In a recent Select Board meeting, it was argued that this RSA only applies to “public officials,” and that employees like the Town... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2024
Someone like a town administrator is a public official as their authority to exercise significant discretion comes from the people who hired him/her to act on their behalf: the elected body of the Board of Selectmen. As such, their significant authority is delegated from an elected body. That would... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, the first thing to check could be the terms of the policy. If it clearly spells out coverage for hearing aids, that could be the simplest and most direct... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2024
It is up to you. Having a criminal record can impact your future and getting a good lawyer can make a difference. I frequently tell a story about being a terrible plumber. If I have a leaky toilet I will spend hours and waste solder but eventually I will get the leak to stop. If I have to redo... View More
To poor installation. No contracts in play. We live in NH. Do we share this responsibility even though we didn’t agree to this investment ?
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
In this situation, since your neighbor put up the fence on their own and there were no contracts or agreements in place, you typically wouldn't be responsible for repair costs. It’s important to assess whether the fence is solely on their property or if it sits directly on the property line,... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2024
If the father is not on the birth certificate, he would need to file a parenting petition in the family division. In that case, the father would have to request a paternity test to prove he is in fact the biological father. Then the father has asserted his parental rights. Once those are... View More
I have a law dictionary I was told to get for my upcoming constitutional law course blacks law dictionary. Technically speaking any license fee is for the privilege of pursuing a particular occupation business or activity. Activity in law means enterprise. You have the inalienable right to own... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Understanding the nuances of constitutional law, especially in relation to licenses and personal rights, can be complex. You're correct in noting that licenses are typically required for certain activities, which are regulated by the state as a means of ensuring safety and order. The... View More
Someone hit my car in the front end. Multiple body shops have quoted the repairs between $1500 and $2000. The other persons insurance has accepted fault but has sent me a quote that they will only pay $600. They got this quote from a parts shop that doesn't do body work and is forcing me to... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but you await a response for a week. It appears that you got your quotes from legitimate auto body repair shops that are registered in New Hampshire for such work. That gives you a strong argument against the carrier's PD department basing damages on... View More
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