I encourage you to invest in hiring a creditor rights and / or real estate attorney in the municipal court jurisdiction where the apartment is located. If you decide to go it alone you should read Chapter 5321 of the Revised Code (The Landlord-Tenant Act) carefully and bring an action for the... View More

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answered on Nov 2, 2025

Sounds like a terrible situation.

If your "friend" is not in support of this legal question and inquiry, nothing can be done for him.

But, if he wants them to go, he needs to man-up and tell his girlfriend she needs to contribute to cleaning, paying bills, and if the feces... View More

I think he has many options without risking his home.

First, as the owner of the home, he has the legal right to not allow animals other than service dogs and ESAs. If the animals belong to someone else, he should give them 30-days advance written notice to remove the animals from the... View More

We have dealt with cases like these before. § 353-a prohibits "intentionally kills or intentionally causes serious physical injury to a companion animal with aggravated cruelty". Often these cases get dismissed for lack of direct evidence of exactly what happened to the animal. There is... View More

While it may or may not be malpractice, it is probably not a viable case.

It may be malpractice if the doctor's failure was due to his or her breaching the standard of care. A wrong diagnosis is not enough to warrant malpractice.

If it was malpractice, the harm caused by the... View More

Yes, you can sue the neighbor for negligence and the claim will be covered under their homeowners insurance policy. The statute of limitations is 3 years from the date of injury, so you have about one year left to settle or file suit, or be barred from making a claim.

You will need an... View More

I'm so sorry that you and your family/fiance' are having to go through this.

Because the person of concern is your future sister-in-law, I'm going to suggest a couple of additional steps I wouldn't suggest if this person were a stranger.

I'd first try to... View More

I humbly suggest that you attempt to contact the prosecutor's office to inquire about restitution. If the prosecutor's office is willing to seek restitution for you as part of the criminal matter, the Court can make it part of the orders in the criminal case. You would only be able to be... View More

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

First thing's first: if you were injured as a result of this, seek medical attention. Keep documentation of all bills and records, and make sure you seek medical attention for every injury you sustained or believe you may have sustained.

Second, towing should only be done on unattended... View More

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answered on Oct 9, 2025

Today, most homeowners insurance policies do not cover dog bites, and even the few policies that do always exclude dangerous dog breeds like Rottweilers, who appear at the top of the list. You do not need counsel to file a claim, but if you do hire one to pursue your claim. they would most likely... View More

Dear Romulus Tenant:

You need a lawyer. There is no way around this. Rent-to-own contracts in New York State are among a handful of popular schemes that can lead to uninformed individuals parting with money without many effective methods to prevent being taken advantage of.... View More

Since you don’t have a written lease, you’re essentially on a month-to-month tenancy under Florida law. That means your landlord can terminate the tenancy without cause, so long as they give you the proper written notice.

That said, the harassment you describe is a different matter.... View More

Yes, you can likely sue the dog owner in North Carolina. The state follows a “strict liability” rule in some cases—especially if the dog had shown aggressive behavior before—or if the owner was negligent, like not controlling the dog.

You’ve done the right things by getting... View More

Sure. A boundary dispute such as this will likely cost $25,000-50,000 in legal costs and expense and will likely cause tremendous hard feelings between the neighboring parties. With two separate surveys apparently saying different things, it is impossible to predict who will win. It is entirely... View More

In Texas, property owners and management companies have a legal duty to keep residents safe and ensure contractors follow proper safety protocols. If landscapers failed to block off hazardous areas, notify you, or follow city regulations, and you or your pet were injured, you may have a strong... View More

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answered on Aug 4, 2025

I understand how stressful and overwhelming it can feel to be left managing financial obligations and pet care without your spouse’s involvement, especially when there is no formal legal resolution in place. In New York, your legal rights regarding joint debts, property, and pet care will depend... View More

Unfortunately, the issue isn't whether there is an unauthorized use of private images, which would be a copyright violation, but whether YOU have standing to complain. Unfortunately, unless the images belong to you, their unauthorized reposting in websites can only be protested by the persons... View More

Thats a good one to pursue record sealing for, or potentially other remedies such as RetroActive First Offender. While I often advise folks to try and DIY using the materials from the Georgia Justice Project (a great website), with your particular charge it is going to benefit you to bring an... View More

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answered on Jul 22, 2025

In California, dog owners are strictly liable for injuries caused by their dogs. If you’re able to identify the owners and determine whether they have insurance, that’s a good start—but it may not be enough. Most homeowners insurance policies include blanket exclusions for certain breeds... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2025

So most lawyers won’t take a case for a dog bite unless there’s insurance coverage, and most homeowners insurance policies don’t cover dog bites. And even when the homeowners insurance does cover dog bites, they have an exclusion for dangerous dog breeds. So even if an attorney sends a demand... View More