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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for North Carolina on
Q: Being evicted NOT due to non-payment or illegal activity

Been renting for 6 years on an agreement, no lease. Landlord now say he needs the house, no other reason, and giving us 30 days.What rights do I have?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 28, 2023

In the absence of a written lease agreement, the law presumes a month-to-month tenancy that either party can terminate on 30 days advance written notice.

You will be entitled to a refund of your security deposit less any repair costs the landlord incurs. Normal wear and tear cannot be deducted.

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support for North Carolina on
Q: My daughter hadn't lived with her mother to whom I paid child support for 3 of those years

Is there any way to get back money paid knowing that her mother kept the money for herself not helping my daughter do anything?

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for North Carolina on
Q: Can I file for full custody if I've been raising my 2 kids alone bever any help from the bio mom nor do we hear from her

I currently and always have had my 2 girls alone they're bio mom left when they were 4 and one 7 they are now 16 and almost 13 I am they're father. They're bio mom has never gave any support doesn't call for a year or so at a time hasn't seen them in years and has only... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for North Carolina on
Q: hello, I have a question about an issue I am having with the Company Lenovo.

On June 30th 2022 I purchased a computer from Lenovo. I was unable to test the features due to circumstances until August of 2022 and upon testing found faults in the device. Technical support both online/on-phone/in-person from lenovo were unable to solve the issue. After a lengthy process, I was... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for North Carolina on
Q: How can we get a refund from a tax liability relief company to which we paid over $5000 and received no, not one,

promised service. The company is located in California and does business nationwide. We have made complaints with BBB, the Atty Generals of NC and CA. We are in our 70s.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for North Carolina on
Q: A doctor refused to do an xray, turns out my 2 year old bas a broken bone in leg.

My daughter (2) had an accident on trampoline. We took her to wakemed urgent care after calling to confirm they do xrays. The complaint we advised dr. Was, "2 days ago her older brother (7) boucned her too high and when she landed her left leg buckled and immediately started crying. Since she... Read more »

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 26, 2023

Given the limited nature of services available at an urgent care facility, I doubt you can successfully recover anything under the facts and circumstances. It is extremely common for an urgent care to refer a patient with a suspected fracture to a hospital ER for diagnosis and an orthopedic... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Consumer Law, Products Liability and Small Claims for North Carolina on
Q: Can I ask for a compensation from the body shop for larger cosmetic damage?

An auto paint shop didn’t paint my car right. Last December, I ran over a carpet on the road which removed a line of paint on the lower part of the bumper. The auto shop told me that they are going to do a touch up only for $150. I agreed. After few days, they returned my car and I noticed they... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for North Carolina on
Q: What options do I have if my employer is trying to constructively make me quit and has threatened my life

Basically a few months ago I was accused of no call no show. That wasn't the case and I was allowed to keep my job but since this incident my manager that tried to have me fired over the no call no show has been making my day to day miserable I walk on eggshells fearing everything I do might... Read more »

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on May 28, 2023

The obvious answer, if you are working someplace that is threatening your life to continuing to work there, go someplace else. Your life is more important that any job. Death threats are illegal, even in No. Carolina, you could report the death threats to the police as this is also a crime. Death... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for North Carolina on
Q: I'm in CA, but need to connect with No. Carolina. Our Estate Acct was hacked, proof bank was negligent or accomplice.

Bank mismanagement allowed (or participated) major theft. Lots of details. I wonder if I need a lawyer to file with No. Carolina Banking Commission. I can show the bank has been hiding and manipulating information on the Estate Acct.

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for North Carolina on
Q: Mother filed bankruptcy in 11/21/2014 she been making payments on house since then now I found out house under bankruptc

Any thing I can do

Lynn Ellen Coleman
Lynn Ellen Coleman
answered on May 24, 2023

All debt is included in a bankruptcy. You provide no details at all about what you want to do, so I will take a few guesses. The mortgage payments do not have to be reported to the credit bureau. They do need to give her credit for the payments. Your mother should reach back out to the attorney who... Read more »

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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for North Carolina on
Q: My mother filed bankruptcy 7 11/21/2014 case # 14-06800-5-dmv what I need know her house was under bankruptcy she been

making payments sent then she had no idea she didn’t have make I just found out this is their any recourse I can take

Damon Duncan
Damon Duncan
answered on May 24, 2023

If I understand your question correctly, you are concerned because you feel like your mother has been making payments on a mortgage that she didn't have to make. If that's correct, it depends on whether your mother wants to keep the property. If she did (does) not want to keep the... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for North Carolina on
Q: If my husband files BK or engages the services of a debt relief agency do I have to sign on too? Thank you for your time

It's hubby's credit cards that are the problem. I'm not on any of the accounts, but will I have to sign on if he wants to do this? I'm not clear on the laws in North Carolina regarding spouses and bankruptcy or debt relief. Thank you for your time.

Damon Duncan
Damon Duncan
answered on May 24, 2023

You are not required to file a bankruptcy with your spouse. However, they will look at your income and the household expenses. As long as you are not a co-debtor on any of the debts that he will include in his bankruptcy then his filing of the bankruptcy should not have a negative impact on your... Read more »

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for North Carolina on
Q: I let my 15 year old stay with her aunt for 1 school year. To spend time with her. Now she won't give her back.

I let my 15 year old stay with her aunt/father's half sister for 1 school year. To spend some time with her other family. Now they will not give her back, because my daughter is saying she doesn't want to live in this town. Her aunt let's her do whatever she wants. I am currently... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for North Carolina on
Q: I was threatened of my employment for very little today at work and wondered if there a case

Hello, I wasn't terminated as of yet, but I've been threatened to be fired at work when I was doing my duties. I'm told if my supervisor is not there I'm to be acting supervisor and make choices. I was unable to get ahold of my supervisor so I took the initiative and started... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for North Carolina on
Q: If the HOA has placed fines and penalties for $2100 and offer no payment plan is it in my best interest to get an atty?

They are threatening to continue with lien process if not paid and offer no payment plan.

Peter J. Weinman
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answered on May 23, 2023

Unless your HOA rules so provide, the HOA is not obligated to offer a payment plan. How many months you are in arrears? (For example, is it 21 months at $100 per month, or 3 months at $700 per month, etc.)? I ask because if your payments are $100 per month, for the sake of argument, and you have... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Civil Rights for North Carolina on
Q: Can the company that I am working with now prevent me from leaving the company by asking other companies no to hire me?

I have been treated differently in my company, no promotion, and no pay rise during 10 years of working. I decided to leave the company. I found the job the fitted me very well. I was notified by the hiring companies that despite my qualification for the job they cannot hire me because they have an... Read more »

N'kia (NLN)
N'kia (NLN)
answered on May 23, 2023

An agreement between two companies prohibiting one from hiring the other's employees is not strictly forbidden in North Carolina, although it must be written to comply with some fairly specific rules. Depending on how it is written and what purpose it is intended to serve, such an agreement... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for North Carolina on
Q: Am I liable for accounts I'm not a signer on? They are my husbands

Hubby has gotten in over his head with HIS credit cards. If he files BK or uses a credit relief plan am I liable for the debt also? I am NOT on the accounts in question. Thank you!

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 23, 2023

No. You are not liable if you were never on the account. Solely his debt.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for North Carolina on
Q: If my husband files BK or goes for debt relief, will it effect my credit score? I am not on the accounts.

My husband has gotten in over his head with his credit cards. Honestly I don't see a way out for him unless he files bankruptcy or engages a debt relief program. I am not on any of the accounts and I'm afraid my credit is going to be effected too.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on May 22, 2023

If you are not on the accounts, your credit should not be affected.

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