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I'm selling my house in AZ and plan on moving to North Carolina, within an hour drive of Charlotte. If I buy a house on 6 acres can I build other houses on the land and rent them out?
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
The ability to add additional properties on a 6-acre parcel and rent them out depends on the specific zoning regulations and land use restrictions imposed by the local jurisdiction in North Carolina. Zoning laws vary between municipalities, and they dictate how land can be used, including whether... View More 
The court ordered me to pay the post-hearing attorney fee. The court order explicitly specifies the amount of this fee. The attorney instructed me to simply write a check in his name for his fees and send it directly without providing any invoice or formal bill letter. As someone inexperienced in... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
In legal practice, it's not uncommon for attorneys to request payment of fees directly, especially in smaller firms or solo practices. However, it is also standard practice to provide an invoice or a bill detailing the services rendered and the amount due. This serves as a formal record of the... View More
City is selling property, I'm buying. What are the limits on what I can ask for?
answered on Dec 22, 2023
You can ask for anything but will all but certainly get nothing.
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
A building inspector's primary role is to assess and enforce compliance with building codes and regulations related to the structural and safety aspects of a building or dwelling. Building inspectors typically focus on issues such as structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, and fire... View More
Unless they have changed the law, I thought that it stated that county can’t zone out production of livestock as a city can, due to NC being a right to farm State.
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
In North Carolina, the lawful production of livestock generally refers to raising and breeding animals for agricultural purposes. This can include various types of livestock, such as cattle, hogs, poultry, sheep, and goats, among others. The specific rules and regulations regarding the production... View More
Instead of having a new ac unit installed she is relying on the old unit being refurbished. Yet I pay for utilities and other miscellaneous bills including a bathroom remodel. It's not safe for my condition to continue to stay here if these problems persist. As a disabled veteran what are my... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
In general, if there is a condition that makes things unsafe and a health hazard - lack of running water, lack of useable toilet bathtub or shower, leaky sewage, standing water or leaks causing mold,unsafe electrical system, rotten stairs or floorboards, lack of operable locks, for example - the... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2022
No, the sellers do not have to fix anything, but you have the ability to renegotiate the contract anytime during the due diligence period.
The abandoned office is in Charlotte NC and was their only NC office. There is nobody here to receive the summons. Their HQ is in GA, where we know the summons will be received. I tried to file but the small claims clerk led me to believe that serving the HQ in GA would be problematic and out of... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2020
You cannot file in small claims court if the defendant is not a resident of the same county. Your only option is the district court, sorry.
answered on Feb 22, 2018
You can ask anything. But, before any lawyer can tell you whether the you will be entitled to discovery, the lawyer needs to know much more information than you have provided. And, if the evidence to which you refer might lead to a criminal charge, it would be extraordinarily stupid to publish... View More
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