I recently found a home to purchase and informed my landlord on March 25, 2025, through text and verbal conversations, followed by an official notice on March 30, 2025, about my intent to terminate my lease early. The lease, which ends on December 31, 2025, lacks an early termination clause but... View More

I am a health care provider managing the medications, doctor's visits, and financial matters, including bill payments, for a bedridden individual who has granted me Power of Attorney over these aspects. What are my legal responsibilities and potential liabilities in this role, and is there... View More

My dog wandered into my neighbor's yard and killed their cat. There have been no previous incidents involving my dog, but the neighbor has called animal control after the incident. Are there any fines or legal consequences I should be aware of?

I have a lease agreement with a separate clause for early termination, but the section for the notice period is left blank. My landlord insists that I must provide 60 days notice to terminate the lease early, referencing a different clause requiring 60 days for renewal. However, I believe the blank... View More

My vehicle, which is under my name, was repossessed by a finance company that claimed they were seeking repayment for another account that is not even in my name. The finance company, unable to locate the car they were actually looking for at my address, directed a repo agent to take a vehicle,... View More

I discovered that the I-130 petition filed for my wife's green card was approved in June 2014, but we lost the tracking information and weren't able to take further steps. We later used USCIS FOIA and received a response stating that there is no case available with the provided... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

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Your approved I-130 petition from 2014 has likely been terminated due to inaction. When an approved I-130 petition has no activity for an extended period, particularly after visa number availability, the National Visa Center (NVC) can terminate the registration... View More

My father died over two years ago, leaving his estate property to my mother through his will. My mother has since passed away without a will, and the estate was left to me and my brother. My brother passed away in September and has one daughter. In this situation, does my brother's share of... View More

My parents are signing over the deed to one of their homes to me. Currently, my niece, her boyfriend, and their children live there without a rental agreement and have not been paying rent or utility bills, despite my parents' requests. My parents have notified them via text that they must... View More

His penis was covered. We could not see it. He was arrested in 2003 and released in 2004 and had to be on the registry. The cops say it was not illegal since he was not showing his penis

I divorced on May 9, 2023, and we have one real estate property in Huntersville that wasn't included in the settlement. The house is currently vacant and waiting for sale. We haven't reached an agreement on this asset. Can this issue be settled unilaterally in court, and are there any... View More

I live in North Carolina, and I'm married. In 2023, I took out an individual loan of $20,000 in my name only to purchase cryptocurrency. I would like to gift this cryptocurrency to my daughter. There are no specific terms in our marriage regarding financial decisions, and I have primarily... View More

Symantha Rhodes
answered on Mar 28, 2025

The IRS allows you to gift up to a certain annual exclusion amount per person without incurring federal gift tax. For 2024, that amount is $18,000, and for 2025 that amount is $19,000. If the cryptocurrency's value exceeds this, you'll need to file Form 709, but you might utilize your... View More

I moved out of a rental property after the city condemned it due to it being a hazardous structure. I was initially awarded my security deposit back, but the landlord hired a judge/lawyer and took me back to court. They claimed the eviction was because the landlord didn't receive proper notice... View More

I want to know if I can sue my builder for damages from a faulty roof construction on my 5-year-old home. The roof had incorrect underlayment installed for a metal roof, leading to rotted wood and ceiling water damage in two locations. The warranty states 1 year for cosmetic issues and 7 years for... View More

I want to have my gun rights restored in North Carolina. I'm not a felon, but I do have misdemeanors that occurred over 20 years ago and a 50B order from around 2013. What steps do I need to take to restore my gun rights, considering these past legal issues?

I currently receive $967 a month from SSI, and my fiancé receives $1,130 a month from SSID. We live separately right now, but we are planning to get married. I'm concerned about how our marriage might affect our respective benefits. Could our combined household income after marriage impact... View More

David Gantt
answered on Mar 27, 2025

If you receive SSI benefits, any and all household income will be considered. Any change in your living situation such as getting married or living together may reduce your SSI benefits since the SSA will review and consider all household income including your spouse’s benefits and/or income.... View More

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I'm a server who recently joined a new restaurant in North Carolina and had to sign a handbook agreeing to a tip-out policy of up to 30% to support staff who run my food, clean tables, and make drinks. Although I'm earning well due to high tips, I'm wondering if this 30% tip-out is... View More

Kirton M. Madison
answered on Mar 25, 2025

Your employer should take no more than 15% of your tips under N.C.G.S. § 95‑25.3 (f). It's also questionable if tips can be shared with employees who run food and clean tables. You and your co-workers should consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

If a person is not required to file a Federal tax return due to lack of income, can North Carolina impose a penalty for not filing when the state return is based on the federal return?

My wife and I have been living in a house along with her sister-in-law, who is on the mortgage. Since December of last year, she has moved out of state and refused to change the mortgage despite our discussions via phone and text messages. Is it illegal for me to live in the house without being on... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2025

It is not illegal for you to live there. However the lender will probably not agree to release any maker on the note until it is paid off or refinanced.

Can my husband, who was named in his grandfather's will to inherit land upon his mother's passing, legally sign over life estate rights to someone else before actually inheriting the land from his mother?

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answered on Mar 25, 2025

If the Will was probated then apparently he is vested with a life estate after his Mother dies. But you need a NC lawyer to examine this closely, and search the title, as the Estates, especially contingent future interests, may not be as you think. So if his Estate is as you state, he can... View More

I was fired from my job in North Carolina for tardiness, despite providing documentation from both my previous and current doctors about my Severe Idiopathic Hypersomnia, a chronic condition under the ADA. I had been employed for a year and a half, and my condition was discussed multiple times with... View More

Kirk Angel
answered on Mar 25, 2025

In general, there is no law in North Carolina that requires an employer to follow your doctor's notes or to excuse you from the requirements of your job. However, if you work for an employer with at least 15 employees the Americans with Disabilities Act may apply to your situation. The ADA... View More

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