In North Carolina, your rights depend on the details of the rent-to-own agreement and how it was structured. If you have made payments toward ownership and the seller accepted them, you may have an equitable interest in the property. The landlord can’t simply evict you like a tenant without... View More

Yes, once you turn 18, you’re legally an adult in North Carolina and have full control over your own property.

If you bought the phone yourself and can prove it like showing a receipt, payment record, or phone account in your name. Then the phone legally belongs to you. After you turn 18,... View More

Yes, if the property manager officially terminated the original lease and sent you a new one that you haven’t signed, then you’re not bound to stay or pay under a new agreement.

In North Carolina, a lease is a contract, and you’re only responsible for what you’ve actually agreed to... View More

Private gyms are generally private businesses, so they have broad discretion to revoke or refuse memberships as long as the decision isn’t based on illegal discrimination (for example, race, religion, disability, or another protected class). That means the gym usually doesn’t have to give a... View More

If the property is located in NC, a realtor is going to insist that you execute a quitclaim deed releasing your marital interest in the property before a buyer to take clean title to the property. Is it possible for him to sell it without you? Yes. Is it likely? No. You should contact a divorce or... View More

First of all, I agree with everything said by Attorney Aarasmith. Additionally, since you are in NC, the answer depends on whether, prior to your divorce decree being entered, either of you filed to preserve your right to have a court decide your dispute, via filing a claim for equitable... View More

First, copyright and plagiarism are not the same thing. Keep that in mind. Plagiarism is an academic concern, whereas copyright is a legal concern. Lawyers do not concern ourselves with plagiarism. You would have to consult your academic institution to determine what would be required to avoid... View More

I'm assuming this was made using a Home Depot credit card that they issued to you. In order to win your argument, you would have to prove that you received monthly billing statements that had no disclosure about the promotional rate. You would also have to prove you did not sign something at... View More

You can always sue. The question is, will you win and if so, how much. Even if you do win, will you ever be able to collect. I am doubtful that this is a case worth pursuing. If the title he signed over to you was a salvage rebuilt title, the fact that you acknowledged the sale was "as... View More

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answered on Apr 10, 2025

Please refer to North Carolina General Statutes Section 20-286(11)(a)(2) which states that a Motor vehicle dealer or dealer is defined as "[a] person who... [o]n behalf of another and for commission, money, or other thing of value, arranges, offers, attempts to solicit, or attempts to... View More

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answered on Apr 9, 2025

If you executed a deed which gave a remainder after your life estate, which was delivered and recorded, then no, you cannot revoke the conveyance of a vested remainder. Your lawyer should have told you about the finality of such a future interest deed. The remainderman can convey back his... View More

The IRS allows you to gift up to a certain annual exclusion amount per person without incurring federal gift tax. For 2024, that amount is $18,000, and for 2025 that amount is $19,000. If the cryptocurrency's value exceeds this, you'll need to file Form 709, but you might utilize your... View More

You can always try, but the issue is, how likely would it be that you would win? How much are your damages (how much is the dog you received worth)? With no written contract and no requirement for papers, its a "he said, she said" situation. Court costs are around $180.00 for small... View More

You can sue them in small claims court in Iredell County or any other county where they do business. This is a corporation so you will need to go to the Secretary of State's office and get their registered office and registered agent for service.

You will not be able to recover... View More

If you are going to represent yourself, you MUST familiarize yourself with the North Carolina Rules of Civil Proceudre in their entirety, as well as your Local Rules of Court and the General Rules of Practice. Pro se do not get a break, you are held to the same standards as an attorney.... View More

"From another nation"? Are you saying you were a victim of an online scam? If so, Your best option is to report the issue to law enforcement. If law enforcement says this is a civil act, then they wll not accept the case. Exposing this person on social media will only lead to this person... View More

Your attorney is entitled to be compensated based upon the terms of your fee contract. It is impossible to predict if the attorney's retention of the retainer is justified because we do not know when the medical issues arose. You are entitled to an explanation of what work the attorney did,... View More

If you applied, interviewed, and signed a contract for a part-time position at your current location only, you are generally not obligated to work at another location unless you agree to a new contract. Review your original contract carefully to confirm its terms. Politely but firmly inform HR that... View More

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answered on May 18, 2024

In general, a person or company cannot claim revenue share for products they did not have a signed agreement for. If they only signed an agreement related to one specific product, that would typically not entitle them to revenue from other products developed later unless those subsequent products... View More

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answered on May 7, 2024

It's true that oral loan agreements are harder to enforce than written ones. Here's why:

- Proof of Agreement: The main issue is proving that an agreement actually existed and what terms both parties agreed upon. It often becomes a "he said, she said" situation without... View More