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Attorneys grounds for withdrawal are said to be medical issues.
If I have to pay another attorney to familiarize themselves with my case, does that not make at least a large portion of my withdrawing attorneys fees that have been charged useless? It appears malicious to send a bill using... View More 
answered on Jan 13, 2025
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
I applied for my current position at the CMS hiring enterprise website for a position at my current work location. I was aware that there was another listing on that website for both schools as a full-time and I did not apply for that position. I only applied for my current position as a... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2025
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
Signed deal for 1 product and now asking for revenue share from everything else that was developed later on but no agreement / amendment was signed?
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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
If someone makes an agreement to pay monthly payments on a loan from someone else and then refuses to pay how is this legally binding if the agreement was oral?
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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
My parents reside in Texas, the car they want to sell is titled in Texas, there is no loan against it. I live in North Carolina and a North Carolina dealership is interested in buying the vehicle.I know I need some kind of Limited Power of Attorney to sell it for them but not sure if that needs to... View More
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answered on May 7, 2024
You're right, a Limited Power of Attorney is the way to go for this situation. Here's some info to help navigate the process:
LPOA Specificity: A Texas-specific LPOA for vehicle transactions is ideal. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) provides the "Limited Power... View More
my husband, child, soon to be second child, and 3 pets live with my FIL&MIL. we have lived here since prior to the birth of our first child in 2022. we do not have a written contract or agreement stating we can live here, nor do we pay rent, as it hasn’t been asked or required of us. in 2023,... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
You would be classified as guests since you cannot prove that a landlord/tenant relationship exists. However, if you claim a lease exists they would have to go through the eviction process. The law looks down on landlords changing the locks, but since your FIL is not a landlord, he would likely be... View More
I put mobile home under contract with a rent to own buyer with owner financing agreement. Contract states (as is) what you see or don't see is what you get. Buyer calls me and says the electric is not working in the living room & 1 of bedrooms as they were operating during and after Reno... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that the buyer may have a case against you, despite the "as is" clause in the contract. Here's why:
1. Implied warranties: Even with an "as is" clause, there are implied warranties that the property is habitable and... View More
My ex-husband and I share ownership of a property in Wake County, North Carolina, which serves as a secondary residence for both of us. Following our divorce, we had a signed agreement stipulating that he would buy out my share within two years for much less than it was worth. However, it's... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2024
Yes if one spouse is in comparative or if there is at treat that the house will be lost through foreclose, you can request a judge to issue an order to stand the sales process another reason to compel a sales is if you need funds to survive on during and after divorce , this could encode paying... View More
My ex-husband and I share ownership of a property in Wake County, North Carolina, which serves as a secondary residence for both of us. Following our divorce, we had a signed agreement stipulating that he would buy out my share within two years for much less than it was worth. However, it's... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
Contact an attorney and ask about a "Petition to Partition"; be sure to show them a copy of the agreement. Hopefully, the agreement will no longer be enforceable, and you can get half of your interest out of the property, especially since real estate values have significantly increased... View More
Especially when the technician was taking photos and videos of our belongings? The homeowner now wants us evicted and gone by the 29th and we were never given a chance to remedy the issue or a written notice of the eviction.
answered on Feb 12, 2024
It depends on the circumstances of the needed repairs and your specific lease agreement, but most lease agreements do have provisions detailing inspections/repairs.
NC does not require notice by statute, and in emergency situations, the landlord is all but certainly allowed entry without... View More
Especially when the technician was taking photos and videos of our belongings? The homeowner now wants us evicted and gone by the 29th and we were never given a chance to remedy the issue or a written notice of the eviction.
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In North Carolina, a property management company is generally required to provide tenants with notice before sending a repair technician to the property, especially when it involves entering the living spaces and taking photos or videos of personal belongings. This requirement is meant to respect... View More
Real Estate Partnership formed to own and manage our medical building. I moved to another state, but did not require immediate re-fi to buy me out…We have just completed a very favorable mortgage and fixed rate LOC package 6 months earlier. I never, ever thought they would behave in such a way as... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2025
Michael, I recommend you hire an attorney. This is a very complex and serious matter. This forum is for general questions.
Pitt County, NC.
If I'm in the midst of being robbed (not knowing whether they are armed or not) and I warn them multiple times that I have a firearm, but they do not listen to the warning and continue, posing as an imminent threat to me and my significant other. In such scenario, if I... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
Your lease agreement prohibits discharging a firearm within the apartment community, but self-defense is a different matter. North Carolina law recognizes the right to defend yourself if you are facing an imminent threat of serious injury or death. If someone is breaking in and you reasonably fear... View More
I am traveling tomorrow, and lost the replacement ID, but found my old one. They are both the exact same ID.
answered on Jan 11, 2025
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. In such situations, the new ID usually replaces the old one. Although the timeline of your question has passed in terms of immediate travel, for future use, it would probably be best to present the new ID. Good... View More
What is considered employee retaliation? If employee didn't show up for work one day deliberately so, does employer have to pay out for that day?
answered on Oct 15, 2024
In North Carolina, the employer must provide the final paycheck on or before the next regular payday.
You will need to provide more information about the employee who did not show up for work one day.
Is this a salaried employee who worked remotely or worked a partial day?... View More
I ordered something that should have been delivered May 10th that "Mail" lost. Never left GA warehouse, I'm in NC. Never left "Mail" hands. Conns was denied claim by "Mail" because they did it wrong, I can't claim b/c I'm not the 'entitled... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You need to take immediate steps to protect yourself. Start by sending a formal, written demand letter to the retailer's corporate office in Texas, clearly stating the issue, your demands, and a deadline for resolution. Reference your prior communications, including the dates and outcomes of... View More
Using our home in advertising is not in contract, nor did we give verbal permission for this. Also, we were not happy with the job, and are still having problems being remediated. We do not want our home to be affiliated with this company in any way. Can we demand this footage be taken down?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You have the right to be concerned about the unauthorized use of your property in the roofer's advertising. Generally, if your contract does not include a clause allowing the company to use images or videos of your home for marketing purposes, and you did not give explicit verbal permission,... View More
15. Term and Termination. This Agreement takes effect immediately as of the Effective Date, and remains in full force and effect until the Contractor has completed the Services (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated under this Section
This Agreement may be terminated by either... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
You will have to speak with an employment lawyer and show them your full employment contract; any advice based on one clause of a contract is all but useless.
answered on Apr 7, 2024
You cannot force a bank to remove accurate remarks about your payment history. This is a theme pushed by so called "credit repair" companies. You may be able to talk them into changing the reporting, but that's doubtful.
Ex husband and wife completed a bench trial for a Breach of Contract Suit. The contract was an executed notarized separation and property settlement agreement. In the agreement, wife received the house (was quitclaim deeded to wife and notarized). In exchange, the husband received all the... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2024
I don't see a reason why not; a sale would likely be held up regardless if the closing attorney is doing their job properly. But a list pendens seems proper here.
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