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I am joint owner of a house in Indiana via a quit claim deed that states "joint tenants with rights of survivorship". The other joint owner who is my grandma is now in a nursing home and has severe dementia. My aunt took power of attorney over her healthcare and has filed a lawsuit... View More 
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answered on Sep 27, 2019
If the deed is to you and your grandmother as joint tenants with right to survivorship, you own half of the property (the house and lot) and your grandmother owns half of the property. That's called an undivided interest because each of you has equal rights to the entire property. Indiana... View More
Rental agreement lapsed. Tenant was contacted 24 hr in advance via phone but the number was disconnected. Tenant claims we violated their rights. We called another resident 2 1/2hr prior and they agreed to let us in verbally.
answered on May 9, 2019
The tenant has more leagal rights than you have given them. Hire a lawyer and fix the problem before it worsens.
Indiana Code 32-31-3-13(4)
Rent paid in full
answered on May 3, 2019
The statute you linked answers your question.
"(4) To reimburse the landlord for utility or sewer charges paid by the landlord that are:
(A) the obligation of the tenant under the rental agreement; and
(B) unpaid by the tenant."
If the utilities... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
What's the question? Report him to the police, freeze your credit if you are afraid that a loan has been taken out in your name or other accounts established and look into filing a claim against him for any damages you have incurred.
I thought statute of limitations was well expired. I haven't recieved a single notice for YEARS. Kid in college now. Really cannot afford even a dime. As a tipped employee, my actual pay isn't on a check to be garnished. When I read BBB reviews for Sentry Management, it makes me nervous... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2019
Statute of limitations of limitations for back rent is 6 years. You absolutely need to respond, because even if the charges are past the statute of limitations, you need to respond to point this out, otherwise they could obtain a default judgment against you regardless of the statute of... View More
I help someone get a place for rent. The property management co. said they needed my name on the lease. I said I didn't think I should sign it since I wouldn't be living there. They said that was ok, they just need me to sign it so they can use my credit numbers to get the house rented... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2018
This is 100% legal. You signed the lease agreement and agreed to be held responsible for the rent. They didn't receive rent and now they are coming after you for it.
caused car to drive into swamp and is totaled now
answered on Nov 7, 2018
Nowhere in the directions that Apple Maps gives does it ever tell you to take your eyes off of the road or rely solely on the directions that the app is giving. If you look at the terms and services you will find language that says as much that you agreed to in order to use the app. You still must... View More
Going on 3 months now, I have had a leak from my roof, they have come to "fix" it several times and i still have the same issue, with electrical wires being exposed very close to the leak, and the leak making puddles on my stairs causing me to fall, would that be considered uninhabitable?... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2018
First off there is no such thing as 'constructively evicting yourself.' Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord fails to provide or maintain the rental premises in such a way that deprives the tenant of their rights to quiet enjoyment and/or violates the implied warranty of... View More
Lease states We pay by the 3rd or late fee is added until the 15th. She gave us the 30 day on the 7th and refused to take money on the 12th.
answered on Jul 24, 2018
You can only be evicted from your home with an order from the court. The notices to vacate are not legally enforceable. However, not accepting rent payments is more problematic. If the landlord is not accepting rent payments you should document your attempts and create some sort of record to show... View More
Credit card debt in my name but both ordered to pay half. My half is paid. Ex is taking over a yr to pay and keeps mis sing payments, effecting my credit score. Can I pay their partoff and sue in small slams for the amount I paid.
answered on Jul 3, 2018
Small Claims is not the appropriate court to bring a claim against them in. Since this is related to your divorce, the court that handled your divorce maintains jurisdiction over the case.
answered on Jun 13, 2018
It depends on the type of case, however, you should contact the local county bar association to see if there is a service. Also you can google to see if there is a legal aid society near you that may be able to help.
answered on May 2, 2018
Not having a job does not excuse someone from liability for their actions. You can still bring an action against the neighbor for her daughter's actions (assuming the daughter is a minor here).
What not having a job could complicate is your ability to collect any judgment you have... View More
Property deed is still in both of our names. He recently wanted me to sign a contract for people to buy it on contract however the mortgage company said that was a breach of our loan so I declined to sign contract for sale. I have since learned he had his lawyer draw up new contract for sale and... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2018
You would file contempt charges against him if your order states he needs to take the house out of your name. Sounds like he has bad credit now so you’d have to ask the Judge to order the sale of the house.
this is the first time for a friend. they have a clean background history. they were suspended for time theft, no warning, no write up, straight to suspension. will they go to jail? what is the penalty for it? how serious is it? what if my friend turn to police first before the job reports it?
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Your friend should consult with an attorney, most have free consultations, depending on the level of the theft the jail possibility is none to 2 1/2 years or more.
There is out right lies with absolutely no evidence to back up claims.
answered on Apr 11, 2018
If he violates the protection order, then yes, he could go to jail over this.
Can a landlord dispose of abandoned property left behind by a tenant that has vacated?
answered on Mar 8, 2018
If the property is abandoned then yes, you can dispose of the property freely. That's the bind though. Just because the property has been left behind does not necessarily mean that it has been abandoned. The best way to cover your liability is to have the previous tenants sign off that any... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2018
First, do not make admissions on a public forum, it is possible the State could learn of it an hold it against you. Secondly, if you were charged with Conversion or Misdemeanor Theft then you are facing a Class A Misdemeanor with up a $5000.00 fine and one year in county jail. Being that this is... View More
I decided to go shopping for some clothes and wanted to try on a few items before purchasing them. Only a few fit me so I didn't take the ones that I didn't want. When I left the dressing room there was a worker going through the items in my cart and I asked her where I can put the items... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2018
No, because there was no physical harm done. You should, however, report her to management. That's absolutely unacceptable behavior.
the judgement is still pending
- the attorney for Indiana will not settle
answered on Feb 16, 2018
They'll get a judgment and then collect, garnish your wages, or lien your tax return depending on what you do.
ble that the judge is still considering our case? It was complicated: i sued a global paint company for product defect - the label didn't include a warning that the paint might have long-term odor issues. We had to replace our drywall. Could she be researching? How long is reasonable?
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Contact the Court. See if your case was misfiled. Or maybe dropped if they sent you a notice to which you didn't repsond.
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