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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Contracts for Ohio on
Q: Can an unlicensed contractor.demand payment for sub standard work.he did nothing legal to perform according to the law

He tricked us into thinking he was licensed and knew what he was doing.he didn't and now he wants 35000.00 when we did not agree to that

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 11, 2021

Anyone can demand anything. You can refuse to pay him. He could then sue you, and you could defend the lawsuit and counterclaim for fraud.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: When separating from a relationship can I take appliances I have receipts for
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Jun 7, 2021

You can try. But if the police are called, they might say to go to court to settle it.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: Can I be evicted during covid
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Jun 7, 2021

Yes, a tenant can be evicted. The CDC imposed a moratorium, but only for non-payment of rent - not for other reasons. That expires on June 30,2021, but some courts have ruled that it is unconstitutional. So tenants can be evicted. Check with your local court.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Ohio on
Q: My daughter is being harassed by a teacher. Is there a way to get a letter out to make it stop?

The teacher has targeted my daughter on multiple occasions and after having a sit down meeting with her and the principal, how can I get notice to her that legal action will be taken to stop the harassment?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 5, 2021

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Such a letter could be possible. If you consulted with an attorney, before writing such a letter, they would probably want to know more about the matter and all the issues involved, as well as protocols followed by the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: If I have poa of a friend who's mentally disabled can I speak for her in court for eviction?

She is unable to speak without trailing off on other subjects and not making sense.

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on May 25, 2021

You may be able to speak, but the Court will likely still want her to give an accounting as well. As POA you usually have the ability to hire an attorney for her if needed. An attorney usually DOES speak on behalf of the Client. Alternatively, you could petition the Probate Court for a temporary... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Litigation and Probate for Ohio on
Q: In a case where the plaintiff, a beneficiary, filed against the new co-trustees since the original trustee resigned upon

Breach of duty since an accounting had never been provided in 1st trust of several yrs the 2nd trust also. The B O Duty against the orig trustee was asking for accountability of missing assets was denied in the hearing since the trustee resigned. The co-trustees in turn sold property of the trusts... View More

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on May 24, 2021

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. On review of your facts, I do not see a question being asked. Trusts were originally based on the law of contracts. While some statutes govern general principles of Trust management etc., the specific provisions of the Trust can sometimes... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Education Law for Ohio on
Q: Ohio code 2967.01 definition of a convict in the law itself on the Ohio legislative website at the end of the paragraph

And then states that unless they have been pardoned done there sentence or served there time out? Could you please read that paragraph

Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on May 19, 2021

The statute is pretty clear. I'm not sure what your asking. I suggest rephrasing to address the ultimate issue you are trying to figure out. Restoration of rights? Firearm issues? Voting? etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Education Law and Constitutional Law for Ohio on
Q: Could you give me a definition on the Ohio law revised code 2967.01 3/22/19 the definition of convict paragraph?

It's in the definition says unless the convict has served the president's sentence or prison terms or is pardoned or completed the community sanction program? So if I'm understanding that correctly the unless means that once you are finished so all privileges should be restored... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on May 19, 2021

The definition of convict in R.C. 2967 is any person convicted of an Ohio felony whether or not they went to prison but not including people who were pardoned or have finished serving their sentence. In other words, convict means any person either in prison for a felony, in jail for a felony, or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Contracts for Ohio on
Q: How can I get somebody off the title of a mobile home without buying them out? They are abusive and a drug addict.
Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Apr 29, 2021

That's equivalent to taking property away from him or her. If they do not voluntarily agree to give or sell you their interest in the property your options are very limited. Being abusive and addicted to drugs does not mean you can take away their things. If you are stuck in a bad situation... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: Is there a way to have a previously filed motion corrected in Ohio

A non-attorney GAL filed a motion which incorrectly refers to a child victim in my case as the offender. She has made no effort to correct it. I was afraid to push the issue before her evaluation was finished. Now that it is, I want the record to be corrected. How do I ask the court for this?

Cathy Cook
Cathy Cook
answered on Apr 16, 2021

Motions cannot be corrected. Only entries can.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: Is it legal for law enforcement to take the video card from my camera without my consent?

Apparently my camera captured illegal activity on it. When we went to check, the video card was gone. We thought the criminals had taken it.

Recently we found out it was shown in court at one of their hearings.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 16, 2021

We need a little more information to answer your question. First, it is possible it was the defense, not the government that brought the video card in as evidence. Just like the government, the defense has an obligation to share any evidence related to an evident (except statements of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: Can a business not pay you for hours you worked for their company?

I worked for a home health care company for about a month and they didn’t pay me at all. I had an old traffic violation warrant and went to jail a couple days, but was able to return to work. They claim that since I didn’t turn in my “hard copy” of my hours worked(this is just where I write... View More

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answered on Mar 12, 2021

They are in breach of Ohio wage and hour law. Contact an employment lawyer or file a complaint with the Ohio Department of commerce.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: What's the statute of limitations on retrieving a loved ones belongings given away by a significant other?

In 92 my dad got sick at another woman's home he had been cheating on his girlfriend with. His girlfriend in anger gave away or sold the things he treasured most. At the time I didn't know she had no right to give them away or sell them. The items were a 57 Cadillac eldorado convertible... View More

Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
answered on Mar 8, 2021

In theory...maybe. Practically speaking, this is going to be very difficult to do. You'll want a lawyer on this.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: My father passed and I believe he left everything to my sister. He had a small policy for his grandchildren and I was in

It I recieved 1067.00 My sister was left his home and his funds totaling around 200 thousand or more. My father also had separate life policies on his children they cashed theirs in years ago I never did, my question is can I cash mine in it's a 25 thousand dollar policy or does it go to my sister.

Bruce Martin Broyles
Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Feb 23, 2021

If I understand your question, your father named you the beneficiary on a life insurance policy, but left everything to you sister in his will. A life insurance policy is not an asset of the estate and instead is a contract between the Insurance company, the owner of the policy and the beneficiary... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Collections for Ohio on
Q: I received 2 letters from debt collections for municipal speed cameras 4 months afterward without a formal citation.

I recently received 2 letters from a collection agency stating that I have outstanding debts for speed camera violations in 2 different municipalities in Trumbull County, Ohio. This came as a shock because I never received a formal citation, photograph, or any evidence of any kind that indicated I... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Dec 29, 2020

Contact the municipalities to determine if they are valid, and if they are, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to advise you.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: my roommate and I are both on the lease. Can I stop some of his friends from coming to the house? What is the process

What would be the process to evict him? His ex is causing issues. They are both smoking inside the house after being asked multiple times to stop. This is a non-smoking lease.

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Dec 28, 2020

Some courts only allow landlord to file an eviction. If roommate is violating a term of the lease, talk to the landlord about it.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: a man told me and my girlfriend he'd take care of us til we die if we'd take care of him til he died.now she's keepinit

they were married yet separated 10 years.thru probate she gets everything.i did my oath to him.weres my payout?he didn't have a will

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 21, 2020

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a month. There's no guarantee that all questions are picked up, but you could repost and include Probate and Estate Planning as categories. If you still get no response, you could reach out to Ohio attorneys for more meaningful... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Ohio on
Q: I was a member of organization and I believe that I was unlawfully targeted and expelled, I want to know what actions I
Bruce Martin Broyles
Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Nov 20, 2020

Most private organizations can discriminate as to their membership, so I am not certain how you would have been "unlawfully targeted and expelled". Please provide additional information

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Ohio on
Q: Hi, I need help regarding on getting my dog back from ex. I bought the dog; what do I do?

I was in a relationship with my ex partner for 5 years; I bought my dog three years in. I have a receipt from the person I bought the dog from as well as I am currently fighting the bank for the statement showing I withdrew $300 the day my dog was bought. My ex currently has the dog and will not... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Nov 13, 2020

Sue in small claims court. But you might only recover the cost of the dog. Check your local court web site for the small claims process. Or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to file in court to try to recover the dog.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: I was hurt on the job... is the company supposed to pay me for the time off the doctor gave me?

If I return to work still in pain what are my options? Also, someone who isn’t HR told me not to return to work until she contacts me.

James J. Hux
James J. Hux
answered on Nov 1, 2020

You may want to consider contacting a workers compensation attorney. You should be able to file a claim, and then return to work when you are actually able, not because you are forced back.

Attorney James J. Hux

Hux Law Firm, LLC

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