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Infested within the home that I was unaware of I contacted my landlord in March and she told me to by rat traps which I did and since have caught 9 rats and there is something still in the home that’s leaving rat poop and has chewed through the walls . You can hear something moving around in the... View More 
answered on Nov 3, 2024
Given what you have described in your question, it appears that you may qualify for termination of your lease under what is known as a "Constructive Eviction". A review of the terms of the lease would be necessary to advise specifically, however, I recommend that you speak with an... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
It sounds like you're worried because your storage facility in Georgia cut your lock after you were 15 days late on payment and took pictures of your belongings. In Georgia, storage facilities often have policies that allow them to take certain actions when payments are overdue. Cutting the... View More
My car is in peices not running now he's being a jerk and i dont want to work with him no more but now he has my car lock inside a bulding and want give it to me unless i give h 200 buckscan he do this to me
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult situation. If you had an agreement with the other person to trade services, but now they are demanding money and holding your car, it could be a breach of the original deal. It may not be legal for them to withhold your car, especially if you didn’t agree... View More
In the slums not a safe neighborhood and one of the roommates are out on bond for sexual assault. Can he break the lease?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have the right to expect that the apartment you leased matches what was advertised to you. If the apartment is in a significantly different condition or in an unsafe neighborhood, you might be able to argue that the landlord has violated the terms of the lease by misrepresenting the property.... View More
File the case on1/18/2024 the defendant didn’t answer until 2/29/2024 with a motion to dismiss and verified answer defense. I did a MSJ on 6/10/2024 and the defendant did not answer until 7/15/2024 with a request for oral hearing and another motion to dismiss once filing late to answer. How can I... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
When seeking a default judgment against a defendant who repeatedly misses deadlines, focus on their failure to comply with the court's timeline. Highlight that the defendant did not answer the case until well after the initial deadline and that they have continued to delay proceedings by... View More
I haven't had steady work since the case against me by my former attorney was filed in 2022. But she still said I waswillingly failing to pay attorney fees. The attorney already committed legal malpractice by failing to protect my interest protected by Georgia statutory law.
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving legal representation and a contempt ruling. Since you were without representation during the hearing, you might have grounds to challenge the ruling based on the lack of a fair opportunity to present your case. It’s crucial to... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2024
A breach of contract occurs when one party to the agreement fails to fulfill their legal obligation as defined by the terms contained within the contract. More information is needed to fully advise on your situation. I would recommend speaking with an attorney.
Judgment was ordered by default the creditor was a no show at the hearing
answered on Jun 20, 2024
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answered on Jun 9, 2024
In Georgia, motels, like other lodging establishments, must adhere to state laws regarding the handling of guest property. If you are referring to the removal or disposal of unclaimed property (such as items left behind by guests), motels generally have policies in place for handling these items.... View More
A car dealership sold me a vehicle that needed a part replaced. The part was never replaced and the sales lady told me to come pick my vehicle up. I spoke to the manager and he told me it was bad communication between the teams. I have had to put thousands of dollars toward fixing my vehicle... View More
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answered on Feb 12, 2024
Your claim is not a product liability case, which applies when a manufacturer sends out a vehicle with a flawed or dangerous problem, like air bags that blow metal shards into the driver's face. Your issue is a contact issue. You can either hire an attorney or see if the small claims court for... View More
just wondering if i have a fighting chance
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
If the court documents state that a sheriff served you directly, but you were not actually served and live two hours away, you may have grounds to challenge the service of process. In Georgia, proper service is crucial for the court to have jurisdiction over your case. You can raise this issue with... View More
Now we have ran into leaking pipes, he won't pay for it to be fixed, the wood is rotted in my kids bedroom from water damage. He said he self insures, and he won't fix water damage even though the floor could fall through. He said it covers if the house catches fire or a tornado blows it... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
You own nothing but a lease with an option. You might want to move unless the owner will give you a deed in exchange for a note secured by a mortgage. Usually renters are evicted and all monies paid in are forfeited.
answered on Nov 12, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. An attorney would probably have questions about the underlying contract and the facts of the situation. But as a general matter, the other side might argue that one cent is an insignificant and unjustifiable basis... View More
We have a verbal arrangement with a local lawncare company. When they were servicing our yard, they ran over our irrigation system twice. on the second time the crew stopped and i told them we need to pause service until the boss comes out to discuss, i spoke with him and he mentioned he would come... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
Possibly. You would have to prove you canceled the service, and convince the court that you believed 18 months of lawn service was merely a gesture of goodwill. See an attorney for an assessment of your defense. Try working it out.
There's a line on our MOU that states partnership. Does this mean that the church will have access to our business
answered on Nov 3, 2023
It depends on what you mean by "access," but either way you should revise the MOU to remove that language and specifically disclaim any type of partnership with the church, including limited partnership, limited liability partnership, etc.
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answered on Oct 27, 2023
In general, for a document to be legally binding, the signatures on the document must be made by individuals using their true and legal names. Using a pseudonym, without disclosure or agreement by the other party, can raise questions about the validity and enforceability of the document. For... View More
The landlord gave us a 60 day notice to vacate which would extend our rental lease by 10 days after we verbally informed them we wouldn’t be extending. Can I submit a 30 day notice to vacate and refuse to pay the extended lease?
I provided a new form of payment method to cover the payment via their portal. Their portal did not update to reflect the cc on file and yet my payment was not paid due to their portal error. They refuse to correct this issue. Now I am being penalized for their negligent!
answered on Oct 14, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney may want to examine the matter in more detail, in terms of the set-up of the portal, your actions, their actions, and other possible factors. You could try to arrange a free initial consult with a local... View More
I looked up a denial of rights of access form and was gonna just replace enlgland with USA and my name instead of address. Will this work?
answered on Sep 28, 2023
It isn't fully clear by what is meant by entering a contract unknowingly. At any rate, an attorney is probably going to want to see the contract you entered into. It sounds like you may have designated someone to act on your behalf in a contract or the formation of an entity, but that's... View More
bought vehicle through driveway.com and ifnnacing and they have issues witih titeling
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
If you're looking for a lawyer experienced in consumer law and automotive transactions, you might want to consult local bar association directories or online legal platforms to find an attorney. Sites like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, and your state's bar association could be helpful in your search.
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