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I am current on my rent. He had been arrested three months ago on misdemeanor charges but nothing was said to us until the call today, mid-may.
When I asked who decided this i was told it was the property manager. When I asked for the name and number of the property manager they refused to... View More 
answered on Jun 9, 2020
I might depend on your lease. If your lease has a stipulation that no one with a misdemeanor conviction may live there, or other basic wording, they may be able to evict over an unlawful tenant. It's worthwhile to have an attorney look over your lease.
My son touched the neighbors grill and suffered 2 nd degree burns. I didn’t know it was there let alone on it was a small household appliance and we were outside for 45 mins and she never came outside to check on the grill. So I had no idea she had one on the ground. It wasn’t on a table or... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2020
It's not necessarily illegal, but he may be able to recover his damages in a civil suit/pre-suit negotiations. They may have been negligent leaving the grill unattended. It's work discussing with an attorney.
Someone cut me off in vehicle in an Arby’s parking lot, stopped in front of me and wouldn’t let me through, so I had to lay on my horn to get them to move. After they moved and began flicking me off, I had to follow them around the corner because it was the only way out that I knew of. They... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Yes, they could possibly find your address or track you down. This sort of thing is how road rage escalates to tragic outcomes - even blowing your horn, or especially gesturing at them, could be dangerous. Everyone is tense. Do not engage with other drivers in traffic. Avoid eye contact. They... View More
I have a buyer. I really need the money for medical bills. The co owner wants to keep it, and wants me to remain co owner. I feel stuck. How do I sell my share of the property. It is not divided by surveys, one 36 acre piece of woods.
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answered on May 28, 2020
Unless you get the other Tenant In Common to buy your 1/2 Undivided Interest, you will probably need to file an Action for a Sale By Partition. Hire a competent attorney that litigates real property.
Do I have the right to get part of my rent back since I was only there a week
answered on May 28, 2020
You could try asking landlord, but you'd have to sue in small claims court if landlord won't refund it, and without a written lease, that makes it more difficult to succeed. Check with your local court to find out if they are even handling small claims cases yet.
I live in ohio when i moved i to the apartment i live at 2 years ago my brother put electric in his name my spouse moved in a year ago electric is in my spouses name the bill in my brothers name went to collections and my brother is telling me i have to pay it even though its in his name
answered on May 28, 2020
Whoever used the electricity should pay the bill. If the bill in your brother's name goes to collections, it will reduce his credit score.
Ohio
answered on May 26, 2020
Check out http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2325.18 for general information regarding reviving dormant judgments and how long a creditor is allowed to revive it each time it goes dormant.
I couldn’t find the “order” online to read specifications. Thanks
answered on May 23, 2020
The courts have never fully closed, and it’s a patchwork of how closed and how long. You’d need to address your question to the specific court. Call them up and ask.
Sale stated such. 5 days later previous owner borrowed stated vehicle to go to the store but never brought it back and stated that changed there mind that they would just give the down payment back when they get paid. What do I do to get it back? Or can I? I live in Ohio.
answered on May 5, 2020
If you still want the car, you will have to sue seller for breach of contract. That process will take several months, and OH court activity is currently suspended because of the virus lockdown. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local litigation attorney to review the situation and advise you.... View More
my name is on a joint loan with ex husband. how do i get my name off. he's ruining my credit by not paying. divorce decree stated he is solely responsible for repayment.
answered on Apr 29, 2020
You can talk to the lender, but lender likely will not agree to take you off. So the loan would have to be refinanced. If ex won't refinance or pay, then file with the court to have ex held in contempt. Talk to your divorce attorney, or use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce... View More
My property is slowly falling in the river. Some say its erosion but it happens everytime they dredge. Usually within days. I lost 20% of land including trees, shrubs and now my patio!
answered on Apr 27, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. These could be difficult cases because of the expert testimony involved. Contact environmental/land use attorneys in the area, and find out if nearby waterfront residents are experiencing similar phenomena. Good luck
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In accordance with our Bylaws, we have fired two board members, we have followed all the procedures as explained in your Constitution. However, these 2 members are being stubborn. They manage to take some of the organization’s fund and they are holding it hostage with them. For the past 9 months,... View More
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answered on Apr 18, 2020
If they have been fired and removed then they are committing criminal trespass and you should call the police report theft and trespass.
On the civil side, if they are refusing to return property, then you can bring a cause of action against them for civil conversion, civil theft, and... View More
The issues are as follows:
1) property management company won a default judgment against in Jan 09,me while I was incarcerated (from July 2008-Oct 2014)
2)in 2015 the lawyers for the plaintiff revived the judgment
3) the plaintiff on the judgment claims they did not request... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
More importantly, if you were incarcerated at the time the lawsuit was filed, Plaintiff probably did not properly obtain service upon you and the judgment would be void.
I just want to move out but my lease says I will owe remainder of the lease? Do I have a leg to stand on here?
answered on Apr 12, 2020
You'll have to try to work it out with landlord. If you leave, landlord can sue you for rent and make an adverse entry on your credit report. Court activity is suspended in Ohio, so if you stop paying rent, landlord can also file an eviction, but it won't be resolved until after court... View More
She deposited the money in his bank account in the good faith that it was to be used as part of their down payment for a house. He refuses to return it, claiming he deserves the money. She has two children (one of them his) and works in a fast food restaurant. Is there someone she can contact for... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2020
Depending on the amount she could bring a small claims action against the boyfriend. She essentially gave him an advance on joint funds to be used for a purchase of a property in which they would be co-owners. The purchase didn't go through, but he kept the money. That's either breach of... View More
Discovery requests but they sent paperwork to start an ID Theft investigation. I don’t even know that the debt exists & not comfortable giving them any information or attesting to a theft with no knowledge a theft occurred. I have already stated under oath that the debt is not mine since I... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2020
There is really no downside to filing a theft report and it can only help your case. There is a debt on your name. You say that it's not yours. If it's not yours there are only two options: 1) The Creditor made a mistake or 2) your identity was stolen. In either case, it's in your... View More
I’ve been there from the beginning she is 2 I can see her 1 time a week maybe n have been threatened she doesn’t have to let me see her at all. It’s about power and the bitterness about my brother
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answered on Mar 31, 2020
It is very difficult for an aunt or uncle to obtain custody rights. Your brother is probably correct that he does not need to let you see your niece. An attorney would need a lot more information to give a better answer here but it's unlikely that you would be able to obtain your... View More
My ex girlfriend and I separated in June 2019. The truck she drives is in my name (loan and insurance). She has been making the monthly payments on the loan and insurance, but I want to get everything out of my name to protect myself since we are not together. Her previous car was also in my... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2020
If yours is the only name on the title to the truck, then you are the owner, and you can go get it back. Then you can sell it to pay it off.
help please now im on hold with the hospital im trying to get receipts and a call log with the notes that were made on my account i don't know what else to do. why would they serve me AFTER i paid them?
ong story short I was an accident when to the hospital. had bills that had to wait... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2020
You probably have more than 3 days to answer. you have 28 days from date you were served with summons to provide answer to hospital's attorney and then must file answer with Court within 3 days of responding to attorney.
The hospital most likely referred the matter to collection... View More
This is regarding a litigation I would like to bring to light in Ohio. Its very specifically plagiarism and the plagiarist has even used my penname. There are many specific parts of this that make it very difficult, one being I was a minor aged 13 when I wrote it and the law says I have no right to... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
It’s technically infringement because copyright protection begins when you put pen to paper. However, you must prove that you created the work in the first place. That might be tough to do in your predicament. Always a good idea to register your works with the copyright office, and always use an... View More
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