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my brother state he will buy me out. But he has live in the property for 9 mths taxes is past due no insurance on house. Please help
answered on Oct 20, 2020
If the will has been submitted to probate, and the court has appointed an executor, then the executor must follow the terms of the will and sell the property if there is no agreement among siblings. The probate court would have to approve any potential sale. The executor also must take proper... View More 
Leasing agent told us 1210 but they put 1220 on our lease we are supposed to move 10/24 but possibility of 10/21 if they send us new lease can we get out of it with new date?
answered on Oct 19, 2020
You'll have to work it out with landlord. If you signed a lease, then fail to move in and pay rent, landlord can sue you for breach of the lease. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who can review the lease and all the facts, and then advice you of your options... View More
We have paperwork in our closing that there are no violations at this property. Also property assessment showing two sheds. Two neighbors have said this metal shed has been there over 5 years. Do we have any legal recourse to fight this?
answered on Oct 13, 2020
Sure, you can fight it. But the HOA can spend a lot of money on litigation to try to enforce its rules. If it has been there 5 years, then you might be able to win, but it could be expensive. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who deals with HOAs to review the... View More
I moved in with my mom to a rental property in July of 2020. She completely screwed me after we moved in and took over the house. So I want to leave. I’m not in a formal lease. I’m just in a month to month agreement with my landlord. I never signed anything. I want to leave soon but my landlord... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2020
It depends on landlord. If landlord files an eviction, he would probably name both you and your mother, and that becomes a permanent court record that could make it difficult for you to rent from a landlord who checks. So try to work it out with landlord to avoid that.
I am in process of purchasing a property. Offer made, accepted; I ordered and completed inspection within sellers requested timeframe. Two days ago my agent delivered my request to repair/replace to the sellers. I want a decision by tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) if they will or will not agree to... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
There should be a time limit in your contract for inspection contingencies. Ask the agent or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the contract and advise you.
We are splitting up. I want to be as fair as possible in everything, even though I had asked him to wait on selling the house for one year and he refused. I have a realtor coming over in a little while to see what we can do. The house is valued about $30k over what we owe so we would both get a... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
A husband cannot sell real estate unless a wife also signs. It doesn't matter that only his name is on the mortgage. So you can prevent the sale, unless he sells it for a price to which you will agree, and you agree on how to split the sale proceeds. If you are splitting up by divorcing,... View More
After renewing her lease, my mom fell and was hospitalized and spent 4 months in rehabilitation therapy and is now in assisted living facility. Moved her stuff out and notified property manager of the situation via email and offered to work with them on scheduling and key return while moving her... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
No, that does not give an option to break the lease. Tenant is responsible for the rent for the full term of the lease until its expiration. If rent is not paid, landlord can sue for the rent, minus any rent landlord collects from a new tenant.
it was a water bill lien on the house but no mortgage or a tax lien.
answered on Sep 29, 2020
You'll have to check with the title company or escrow agent that handled the closing to determine the terms of the escrow and obtain an accounting of funds in the escrow account and any amount used to pay the water bill and any other unpaid claims against the house. Or use the Find a Lawyer... View More
new landlord. . who we were never introduced to by the old. After we move he is trying to sue for back rent we owed before he sold the property. We only ever signed a first year lease. Never signed a month to month. Can he do that?
answered on Sep 28, 2020
Yes, he can sue you. He will have to present evidence in court of the prior lease and your failure to pay the agreed rent amount.
I have 2 children 1 that may be high risk . She is also making me remove my dog from the premises for showings.Can I refuse entry to protect me and my family?
answered on Sep 25, 2020
Ohio law allows landlord to do showing after giving reasonable (24 hour) notice. But there isn't anything landlord can do to force you, if you refuse for health concerns. but landlord could file an eviction. Try to work it out with landlord.
Daycare is not licensed
answered on Sep 21, 2020
Some HOA declarations and bylaws prohibit conducting a trade or business in the home, and those restrictions can be valid. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who can review the HOA and advise you.
I'm technically in Lorain County. My landlord is cool but the realtor is now getting angry with my bf and I cause we were out of town for a showing that he failed to give a 24hr notice for. He's done it multiple times now and we have pets. What drew the line for him is when we refuse to... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2020
The realtor has no legal rights and cannot require you to do anything. You don't even have to talk to him if you don't want to. You certainly don't have to leave the key in the box. Ohio law requires a landlord to give reasonable (24 hour) notice of having someone come in for an... View More
I purchased my house before being married in the state of Ohio. Under Ohio law if a divorce were to ensue I would still be legally entitled to the house other than the equity that has been gained since the marriage. My question is if I take out a line of credit in which the spouse does need to sign... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2020
If you take out the LOC, then the court could deduct that amount from any other assets you receive in the divorce. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local family law attorney who can review all the facts and advise you.
Manager entered our apartment with any form on contact before doing so while my wife was asleep naked and daughter was sleeping. Got to the bedroom door before announcing himself and my wife freaked out and tried to cover up as quickly as possible, he proceeded to stand there and stare at her while... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2020
You can file a police report, but they are unlikely to do anything. You could sue the apartment owner for trespass. Talk to the owner about the manager's unauthorized entry. Put an interior lock on the door.
Our leasing office came over one morning unannounced disccusing with us possible options on place they had available that was larger then where we were. So they came over with the paper work for us to sign to lock in the price. With that they also said it wasn't a lease and that we can opt out... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2020
Attorney's need to see what you documents you are referring to to give you an opinion. It sounds like it is a rental agreement that requires you to give 60 days notice before leaving. If you did not sign anything you could give them 30 days notice and leave.
My half siblings are splitting the money between them and not giving me anything. Can I sue for my half? What kind of lawyer do I get?
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answered on Sep 12, 2020
It depends on what the will says. Usually, there is a provision saying that if someone predeceases the decedent, that their share goes to their children evenly. That's the default rule anyway in Ohio if the will is silent on that. If either of those are true then you should be sharing evenly... View More
Please see Ohio Revised Code 5321.16 Procedures for security deposits. As far as I can tell from reading the law it seems landlords are required to send an itemized security deposit list regardless of whether or not there is back rent owed. Can you still collect damages if they fail to provide the... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2020
Yes, but you're only entitled to double damages and fees if you sent them a request for the deposit and gave a forwarding address. If you did that then you could have a case.
Moved in. (No one was there before.) The bill was near $300 for electric. After weeks of trying to get the landlord to fix it, and the electric company out. He is telling me that I owe the difference. Though it was not my fault. Is this legal?
answered on Sep 9, 2020
If your lease requires you to pay the electric that you use, then you are obligated to pay whatever the proper billing for your usage works out to be, regardless of the mix up. If you don't pay, landlord can subtract from your deposit, sue you for any additional amount, or file to evict you.
I can't seem to have it taken out of my name. Is there a process to have it done? Tried deed in lieu. County won't foreclose on property taxes and mortgage company won't foreclose on property. I have been maintaining grass cutting and snow removal because my name is still listed... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
More information is needed. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review all the facts, check the records, and advise you of your options to get it resolved.
I'm looking for houses and happened across a gorgeous old building with shop space downstairs and 3 apartments upstairs. I'm interested in living in one of the units, renting out the others, and using the shop space as an art studio. What zoning issues might I face with this? I find the... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2020
You need to hire an architect familiar with conversions, residential construction, and the local building and zoning code to assess what you plan to do, what you must do to comply, or if any variances will be needed. The architect should have good rapport with the folks at building and zoning.
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