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He isn’t following zoning set back rules. I paid a surveyor to certify my property lines. He hasn’t registered his business with my county. He’s not treating my job as a priority and I’ve caught him with bad workmanship with pic proof. He’s been paid a full deposit of half the cost and in... View More 
answered on Nov 29, 2024
You have a written contract, and an attorney should review the contract to make certain you are complying with all your obligations. You should have a zoning inspector come to the property and verify set back requirements are being complied with by the contractor. If there is an issue you should... View More
We signed a contract to purchase a house for a specific sale price. The property was presented to have 1844 square feet. I thought it felt smaller and when I asked the realtor said wait for the appraisal to see. After appraisal it was noted the sale price was within market range but the actual... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2024
Most house listings have a disclaimer stating that the information is not guaranteed to be accurate, and buyer should verify it. Most purchase contracts also state that any statements by agents are not to be relied on by buyer. Most purchase contacts also advise buyers to get whatever inspections... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2024
The terms of the land installment agreement should be in writing and recorded with the County Recorder.
Unless the contract allows the rent to be modified by the landlord, the landlord cannot change the amount of the rent or the term
I'm 18 under a minor role in my bank account where I have earned all my money through working. My parents and I don't have a good relationship. What legal actions can I take? Even if I have to sue to get my savings and college fund.
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answered on Sep 19, 2024
Once you turn 18, you generally gain legal control over your finances, including bank accounts. If your parents are listed as custodians on your account, you should first contact the bank to request that the custodian role be removed, as you are now legally an adult. Banks are usually required to... View More
Was convinced to sign up for a service by door to door salesmen. They said it would only cost $50/mo, cheaper than what I paid at the time, & the first month wouldn't exceed $70. Told to ignore higher total when it calculated to $120. Perjuration made first bill $300+. Tried to cancel. Was... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This is a mess that could require sorting out beyond what is possible with a few quick recommendations on a Q & A forum. At this point, the debt collector will require attention - either on your own, expressing... View More
There was a handshake on the agreement of $10,000 for the travel trailer with payments of $300 a month until it was paid off. My husband agreed because the couple were in dire straights after a tornado had destroyed their trailer that they lived in full time. The stated that they had to have the... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
You should file a complaint for breach of contract and replevin. The statute of frauds will pose a problem but you should be able to avoid the statute of frauds based upon partial performance.
You should file in municipal court
Process quicker and damages less than $10,000... View More
Contract signed for project and down payment paid in March. Contractor never contacted me again. I complained to the contractor company then was given a new contractor who is doing the same as the prior contractor. Verbally, the agreement with the first contractor and second contractor was to... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
It depends on the nature of the job and what a reasonable time for completion of that particular job is.
In a contract, the parties usually must explicitly agree on a firm completion date if it is important to the parties when the work must be performed. The phrase used to describe this... View More
We were kicked out bc he would act crazy and the cops were called too much. Well he left Ohio to go to Arizona I moved to a different apartment in Ohio . We both signed the lease but I am the only one stuck paying for it bc the creditors couldn’t find him in Arizona. I don’t think that’s fair... View More
I have a customer that I renovated a bathroom for. They were unhappy with everything from the start. Nothing wrong with the work. But they're extremely picky. They are now asking for proof of insurance, which I do have. Do I have to provide it after contract was already signed? Also I had them... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
It could be worth checking with a local attorney what the law is on providing insurance. No one could judge your position or their position without seeing the contract and your work. But in some settings, the claimant will have to place the matter into suit to obtain the insurance info. And if... View More
Long story short: In October, I was arrested for what was claimed as DUS and stolen vehicle. The car never even moved. Charges were dropped, and I was let out. Few weeks later, amended to "Possessing Vehicle for Over 48 Hours" and RSP for license plate, and four DUS charges. It was a... View More
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answered on May 1, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a highly stressful and complicated situation. Given the complexity of the charges and the sequence of events, including the inconsistencies in the police reports and the impact on your possessions, your first step should be to consult with a lawyer who has... View More
Can an attorney thoroughly evaluate Capital One's actions regarding the sudden cancellation of my checking and savings accounts, as well as their handling of my auto loan, to determine if there are grounds for pursuing legal action against the company? Specifically, I'm concerned about... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
Yes, an attorney who specializes in consumer protection law, banking regulations, and contract law can thoroughly assess Capital One's actions regarding your accounts and auto loan to determine if there are grounds for legal action. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Account... View More
I'm in the process of buying a home from a less than friendly seller (who lives in another house elsewhere). In late Feb 2024 the two of us met to sign a contract which stated his intent to sell me the property, the price, and some other minor details. He hired the lawyer who wrote it up, we... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
It depends on the contract. The escrow deposit is generally forfeited to the seller if the buyer doesn't close on time or apply for a mortgage quickly enough. But, as the buyer, your next step is to schedule a new date to close by and make the date "time of the essence." This will... View More
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.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
Yes. The texts back and forth would constitute an enforceable agreement.
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
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... View More
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