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He left for a few days, didn't answer phone calls or text messages. He came back to the house while I wasn't home with the police. He took the dog and some of his belongings. Can I change the locks to the house if I tell him I'm doing it?
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Are both your names on the deed for the house? You can change the locks, but it is the marital home, so he can come back and get them changed to regain entry. If you file for divorce, you can seek a temporary order for possession of the house while the divorce is pending. Use the Find a Lawyer... View More 
Ohio; Athens Co.
I left my personals and my dog (Chance, of 11 yrs) for an mutual set period of time (7mo) as part of our agreed, arrangement. I also on my part, agreed on my making a monetary exchange for safe keeping, most important was (paper work, legal doc's, colleagues ppr... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2017
Have you called the police? Have you considered hiring a lawyer to write a demand letter and potentially file a complaint?
answered on Feb 2, 2017
There is no one legal definition. Or if a legal definition were given, it might not be helpful to answer your situation. Typically, the definition would be found in the text of the document that is granting rights in those premises. If it is a deed, then the premises are the legal description... View More
I trimmed the neighbors bushes that were a fire and safety hazard next to my past residence because my land lord doesnt take care of the property and didnt want to talk to the neighbor. He told me where he thought the property line was so I trimmed the bushes on that line. The neighbor went berserk... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2017
If you gave landlord your forwarding address before you left, landlord must give you an itemized list of any deductions to your security deposit within 30 days. If he did not, then you can sue him for double the amount wrongfully withheld plus your attorney fees. Use the Find a Lawyer tab here on... View More
what am I allowed to do with his things? he didn't live here, he wasn't on a lease. I have given him more than 30 days notice by text. how long do I have to keep his things and what would a court do? I don't want to have to pay court costs for him to take his things! I am in Ohio
answered on Feb 1, 2017
What is the value of his things? Is it enough for him to actually go to court? Has he responded to your text messages to come and get the things, so that you can prove he was notified? Can you print out those text messages to show a court if he actually sues you? Send him a written notice by... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2016
Many older roofing materials were made using asbestos. They are not a problem if in good condition. Did you have a home inspection when you bought the home? Was the roof inspected? Did the seller say the roof was not-asbestos? Unless the roof was misrepresented to you, then the loan being FHA... View More
I live in Columbus Ohio he lives in Austin Texas not sure if this means anything or not
answered on Sep 16, 2016
It's really unclear what happened from your question. Did you send money or was he supposed to receive a product? Have you made any efforts to straighten the situation out? Do you think you were swindled or could it simply be a mistake? If you were swindled, if the person had no intention of... View More
My vehicle was towed for non compliance suspension. After proving that i was in compliance and the BMV's system hasn't updated yet. The non compliance was dismissed. As it was determined that i was in compliance.
I asked about recovering or being reimbursed for the $240 tow bill I... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2016
You'll need to follow the procedure for making a claim against the political entity that towed you--town, borough, county etc.
Start by making a claim.towing and storage tend to be (legal) scams.
He took the cat to an emergency veterinary clinic and has already paid a $400 deposit and may incur another $400 of charges for them to treat the sick cat - what is the responsibility of the animal control center that gave him this sick animal - can he recoup any of these veterinary fees?
answered on Oct 24, 2015
That will depend upon the terms of the contract between your son and the animal control center. My guess is the contract will say all animals are purchased as is with absolutely no guarantees as to their health.
answered on Jun 10, 2015
Safest to do it in the county where the defendant resides that should avoid any jurisdictional headaches.
answered on Nov 22, 2014
Anyone can file an action in small claims court. Just go to your local municipal court clerk of courts office and ask them for the paper work.
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