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Q: I signed a new lease yesterday for $1029. Got it back signed by them. Then got an email to sign again for $1059.

If the lease is signed by me and by the assistant manager of the property then it's a legally binding lease correct? They want me to sign another lease because they messed up on the amount they wanted me to pay.

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Mar 25, 2024

As a matter of law, the lease is binding as signed. As a matter of practicality, that is not a good step to enter into a lease with a group that's going to make "mistakes" like that.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: Can t doctrine of unclean hands be used by a storage facility who offered a cure 2 breach but then refused to honor it?

I fell behind on payments to a storage facility after they more than doubled my monthly payment a few months into t lease but was able to come up with t money needed, including fees, before t auction. T mgr blocked my online account and refused to accept payment via cc by applying a clause for 3rd... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

In the situation you've described, the doctrine of unclean hands could potentially be relevant. This legal principle suggests that a party cannot seek legal relief if they themselves have acted unethically in relation to the subject of the lawsuit. If the storage facility manager acted in bad... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Ohio on
Q: Can t doctrine of unclean hands be used by a storage facility who offered a cure 2 breach but then refused to honor it?

I fell behind on payments to a storage facility after they more than doubled my monthly payment a few months into t lease but was able to come up with t money needed, including fees, before t auction. T mgr blocked my online account and refused to accept payment via cc by applying a clause for 3rd... View More

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Q: I need to get out of a commercial lease
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Mar 20, 2024

Talk to the landlord to negotiate an early termination, although landlord is under no obligation to do so. Landlord might ask for a payment. If landlord is in default of the lease, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the lease and the situation, and... View More

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Q: Hello, My wife is an agent in a notarized General Power of Attorney for her niece for Tangible Person Property.

We bought her a vehicle and titled it in her name. Title has not been not processed. She has lost the bill of sale. Car was towed & Impounded and our niece is now in a treatment facility and is not accessible . The towing company and the police will not recognize the POA as authority to pay the... View More

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Q: Hello, we had some windows and a door done by Pella Windows.. the job is still not complete yet the bank is calling

Because of covid they had a difficult time getting the proper color wood etc they've been nothing but very nice and pleasant making the payments is not an issue but the last guy came and said the whole job needs to be done the mechanics of the windows are not operating correctly ironically... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Lemon Law for Ohio on
Q: Who do I contact or what can I do about a Used Auto Dealership, trying to fraud me?

I financed a vehicle for 13,000. Everything got finializied, the Finance guy at the dealership is trying to fraud me out of money for things that dont connect with my loan or contract, is threatening me and trying to use scare-tactics to have me voluntary repo the car and still be at fault for a... View More

Marcus A. Ross
Marcus A. Ross
answered on Feb 29, 2024

You can contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Consumer Fraud Division which deals with fraud and deceptive trade and sales practices by businesses like automobile dealerships and report tge fraudulent behavior. You also obviously have the option of filing a civil action against the finance... View More

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Q: We sold a property. An addendum to the contract was for the buyers to pay us $20K cash. They refuse to pay.

What are our options? They bought the property as is and then remodeled. They say since they spent so much to remodel that they don't have to pay us.

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Feb 19, 2024

Your options depending on the purchase agreement are to either not get paid or sue for the amount due. I would recommend speaking to your realtor and if he or she cannot help you, invest in the time with an attorney in that county that regularly practices real estate litigation.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: Wife & I were scammed out of a place and $1,275. What do we do?

Wife & I were going to rent an apartment from someone claiming place was ready. It was far from it. Recently found out this situation has been happening to multiple people by the same landlord. Can we get anything back? They only gave us a small portion back. We are still out $975 and now... View More

Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
answered on Feb 5, 2024

Given the description, you may file a complaint in small claims court against the landlord. Whether you can succeed will depend, in large part, on the language in the agreement you signed. Try and identify portions of the landlord's responsibilities that the landlord failed to perform.... View More

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Q: Can I consider an agreement made over text message tantamount to a contract?

I loaned a friend a significant amount of money in incremental amounts over 2022. On October 20, 2023, approximately 10 months after the last amount issued, I sent her a message on the Messenger app which stated a lump sum of what she owed me and that I wanted my money back, following her failure... View More

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Feb 2, 2024

Yes. The texts back and forth would constitute an enforceable agreement.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio on
Q: If I have checks that have cleared my bank for rent and my apt filed an eviction notice, can I put my rent in escrow?

I have lived at my apartment for 7 years, paid my rent in full and on time the entirety of my time; they have filed an eviction notice on me for court on Feb. 7th. The manager called and stated that she made a mistake and to ignore the eviction papers from the sheriff but I received another... View More

Bruce Martin Broyles
Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Jan 29, 2024

1. You should never ignore a pleading or Order from the Court. There is a very good chance that the manager made a mistake and that the eviction will not go forward. However, you should show up and make certain that it does not go forward.

2. You should appear at court with your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Ohio on
Q: Contract has a termination policy that has confusing wording

I spoke to an individual who is a pretty highly rated fitness instructor. The contract either $450 per month or pay all up front for $2,700. Anyway, I said on the phone I'd likely do monthly billing. The billing is done through an invoice sent on PayPal thats set on 'AutoPay'. So... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 25, 2024

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, the least expensive option could be to direct your question to the instructor. That could be a safer approach than trying to interpret the language that creates concerns for you. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Contracts for Ohio on
Q: I rented a skid steer and busted the oil pan and now they say they can put Charges on me for damages

Criminal intent is this possible

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 30, 2024

An Ohio attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. Breakage or failure of rental equipment should not ordinarily result in criminal charges, unless they are claiming that intentional, reckless, or other form of unacceptable usage led to the breakage. An Ohio attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Animal / Dog Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Ohio on
Q: Would I be able to go after a vet office for making me sign things while I was in a mental crisis?

When I had to put my cat down, I was not in the correct state of mind. I could barely comprehend what was going on at the time as if I was in a dissociative state. I'm not able to pay the bill, and despite me saying that multiple times, it felt as if they kept pressuring me to sign the... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 14, 2024

You need to pay your bills like all of the rest of us.

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Estate Planning for Ohio on
Q: What information is required of a person to be named a beneficiary, other than their name?

They live in Texas, are not related to me, and state their attorney requires certain information. I am concerned about a swindle. Are there any instances that require more information than a name? Will they need my SSN? Bank account info? Etc.?

Beverly A Stull
Beverly A Stull
answered on Jan 10, 2024

It is likely that they would ask your name and address, so that they can keep you informed regarding the estate. They should not ask confidential information like SSN, bank accounts, etc. If something they asks makes you uncomfortable, don't do it.

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Q: I sold a puppy from my litter to a guy at work on a payment plan with no paperwork. Just his word now he’s not paying me
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answered on Nov 18, 2023

In Ohio, if you sold a puppy on a payment plan without any written agreement, and the buyer is now not making payments, your options for recourse can be limited due to the lack of formal documentation. However, the verbal agreement you had is still a contract, albeit harder to prove in court.... View More

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Q: Can a defense attorney physically touch a plaintiff?

My wife is trying to collect an unpaid bill by an LLC. By law they have to have an attorney represent them. She was killing them in court today and the attorney rushed her table, picked up her evidence papers and physically shoved her a bit out of frustration. The magistrate did nothing but to tell... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Oct 25, 2023

In addition to, and better than an ethics case, she has a lawsuit for battery.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Ohio on
Q: How can I get out of a contract to sell my home and a POA that they attached to their contract?

I signed a contract with and llc to buy my house and at end of contract was a POA which is state Authorization to sign docs and offers! We didn’t close on 45 th day they made a new contract with a new buyer and have not given me a copy and told me it doesn’t have to do with me! I told the 45... View More

Nicholas P. Weiss
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answered on Oct 19, 2023

The LLC is likely engaging in wholesaling. This is a legal, but ethically tricky, activity in selling a contract to another. It is unlikely that you can breach the contract without penalty.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Real Estate Law for Ohio on
Q: In Ohio after I sign a contract to buy a home and escrow has started is there a window of time where I can pull out?

I signed a contract to buy a home in Ohio contingent on my parent putting down money for the down payment. Somehow the bank started escrow without receiving any money, and my parent has pulled out. I don’t have a loan that will cover the cost of the house and can no longer buy it without my... View More

Kelly A Rochotte
Kelly A Rochotte
answered on Oct 18, 2023

Check the verbiage in your purchase agreement. Specifically, see if there is a contingency on affordable or your ability to obtain financing. You didn't mention this in your question, but what is the $5k number for? My guess would be that it is earnest money; some purchase agreements will... View More

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Q: I'm listed 10% owner of LLC that files as an S-Corp. Form 2553 lists the breakdown of ownership. The 51% partner sold

the company privately for an undisclosed price and now wants to "make me whole" by making 20 payments of $500 or $10,000 total to compensate for my 10%. That would mean the company is being valued at $100,000--equal to the salary of a current employee.

I can't accept this... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Sep 28, 2023

Your rights as a minority 10% owner are determined by the LLC's Operating Agreement and any buy-sell or other agreements. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local business law attorney to review those agreements and advise you of your options.

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