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My mother owns her mobile home and has the physical deed in her name. In November 2024, the mobile home was moved off of a lot at a previous mobile home park by an unknown mover without her consent. We recently found out that this mover sold all her belongings inside the home and intends to sell... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2025
The lawyerly answer is: "It depends." Read the various contracts related to the mobile home, which I presume your mother owned outright, and the leasing of the lot, which she did not own. if she fell behind on her rent of the lot, the terms of eviction and removal of her mobile home... View More
I've been involved in a partition action where the judge ordered me to sign a listing agreement giving a realtor "sole" discretion to sell the property. However, the realtor violated ethics and real estate law, used an outdated contract, added unlawful transaction fees, and completed... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
In property disputes, judges often appoint a realtor to sell the property and divide the proceeds at closing. In your case, you have every right to give notice to the court, in a formal pleading, that the listing agreement and other sales protocols were violated. Usually, the judge must approve... View More
Is B responsible for the financing amount of ~$11,000 for an HVAC unit, even though her mother, who was the sole signer of the contract, has passed away? Additionally, can the financing company legally remove the HVAC unit from B's house under the contract terms given that B is the sole owner... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2025
Death does not extinguish legitimate liens against real property. An HVAC system is a strange bird in property law. The HVAC equipment itself is not "real property" as in real estate, but, once installed, it is a permanent fixture in and with the real estate; the house is likely not... View More
If a property does not close due to the buyer's breach of contract, can the buyer's real estate agent sue me for commissions? The buyer's agent has filed the lawsuit pro se, listing himself only, not his broker on the case. The seller's agent released me from the contract after... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Your case is very complicated. Realtors often lose lots of money on broken land deals, and real estate contracts often favor the realtor over the seller or the buyer. Find an attorney in your area who understands real estate closings. It might be hard because many solid real estate attorneys... View More
In a civil case, do I have to answer all of the questions in the discovery process, even if I believe some of them are irrelevant or burdensome, and what should I do if there is a court deadline approaching for responding to the discovery requests?
answered on Mar 29, 2025
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and there is usually a short window of time to respond to discovery requests in virtually all jurisdictions nationwide. As a GENERAL RULE nationwide, failure to comply with discovery requests COULD be used by the... View More
Can a retired pastor single-handedly put our church in Alabama up for sale without notifying the congregation, trustees, or the governing bodies? Our church, which has been part of a non-denominational assembly for over 75 years, is owned by the congregation, and there's no formal... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2025
The first question is: in what name is the title to the land held? It could be corporation, private party, religious non-profit, and passed to the church by a happy widow who never signed a deed. A seller cannot sell without title. No title insurance company would insure it, and no fire... View More
i gave them 200 down and only owe 1300. they stayed with me for couple monthes and left without paying anything. can’t i keep
the camper for their payment
answered on Nov 28, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Most people in your position would probably think of using that point. But a local attorney could advise better in terms of the legalities involved in your idea - it is possible that you and the other side could... View More
The original contract for this client has already been completed. My client changed their mind on which type of pool they wanted after it was already installed. I obliged to change the pool out and ordered the new kit and took down the original. I had to push them to the back of my work log due to... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You have no control over whether or not they choose to sue. Hopefully they won't. But you can take certain steps to make your defense easier and your position stronger should they decide to. Gather all your... View More
Vehicle was on monthly payment and was repossessed for 30 days behind , purchase was not linked to business contractor owned. Was told I wasn't fired or layed off but had to find a way to get to work
answered on Sep 19, 2024
GA is always confusing. If you are a 1099, you are not an employee, you are an independent contractor and none of the employee protections apply to you. However, you may be misclassified as an IC by the employer, which can be a big financial benefit to them. They don't have to payroll... View More
Nephew was willed land and I was willed the right to continue to live on that land now he is trying to eject me can he do that
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If a probated will gave him the remainder and you the life estate, then both derive title from the same instrument. And you should not lose possession. But was will probated? If not, you have no rights as nephew might be the sole heir. Hire an AL attorney to represent you.
: Does a cop initially have to tell you the reason your being pulled over in Mobile Al?
I was pulled over by an officer outside of a school zone who told me while I was in the school zone he clocked me at 42. Where the officer said he clocked me at on the ticket is where he was already... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
In Mobile, Alabama, a police officer does not have to immediately tell you the reason for pulling you over. However, they typically do inform you of the reason after obtaining your license and insurance information. It’s common for officers to address the violation after verifying your details.... View More
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answered on May 27, 2024
It can be really hurtful when someone close to you breaks a promise, especially when it involves money. If your daughter swore to give you $10,000 from her lump sum payment and didn't follow through, you might feel betrayed and unsure about what to do next. It's important to address the... View More
I have had my electronics records illegally subpoenaed and also have been harassed non stop by people that have been illegally given this information to follow, stalk, threaten, and harass me non stop. They have continued for years at this point. Law enforcement knows who they are and continue to... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the distressing situation you're facing. It's important to take immediate steps to protect yourself and seek justice. First, consider consulting with a lawyer experienced in privacy, harassment, and criminal law to explore your legal options. They can guide... View More
I was extending my hotel stay for another night and the manager was speaking with the housekeeper, who I assumed was his wife, and he asked me if I needed housekeeping. I said no and she went straight upstairs to my room and opened the door with my husband and kids and didn’t knock or say a word.... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
Yes, it is typically illegal for hotel staff to enter your room without consent after you have explicitly stated that you did not need housekeeping services.
A few key points on hotel privacy rights:
- Hotels must generally obtain verbal or written consent prior to entering an... View More
18 thousand plus 7 percent interest.
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
If you won a case in Lee County, Alabama in March 2021 and have not yet received the awarded amount, you do have legal options to enforce the judgment. In Alabama, one common method to collect a judgment is through wage garnishment. This process involves a court order directing the debtor's... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Alabama, the distinction between being a hotel guest and a tenant can be nuanced, especially when you've been staying at a hotel for an extended period, like over 90 days. Typically, if you're paying on a day-to-day basis, you are considered a guest rather than a tenant. This... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2023
In general, attorneys have a duty to provide diligent representation and to advocate the interests of a client. Situations do arise where attorneys withdraw from cases or clients dismiss their attorneys. It can be fact-specific, depending on the situation, time remaining for statute of limitations,... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Yes, attorneys generally have an ethical obligation to diligently represent their clients and see a case through to completion once they have taken it on. If you believe your attorney has failed to fulfill this duty, you may have grounds for a legal malpractice claim. Legal malpractice occurs when... View More
Has yet to have it. He was also beaten so bad by guards he was hospitalized for over a week his heart stopped the cuffs on his ankles cut so deep in his skin till they got real infected it left scars. They have turned him away and not let him eat, besides his illness can cause death, he has lost so... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
The situation you describe involving your son is deeply concerning and requires immediate action. If he is being denied necessary medical treatment and has been subjected to abuse, this may constitute a violation of his civil rights.
First, it's important to gather all evidence you... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
In Alabama, dealing with abandoned property, such as an RV, on your land requires following specific legal procedures. First, it's important to determine if the RV is indeed legally considered abandoned. Generally, property left unattended for a prolonged period without any indication from the... View More
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