Why or Why not?
The court decides the claims asserted by the parties to the contract. If two parties of equal bargaining power agree to the terms of a contract, the court might not have any reason to second guess what they agreed, even if the terms favor one of them. But issues raised by the parties to the... Read more »
Started new job under contract, contract states 24$/hr, boss is threatening to drop it to 23$ for asking questions. Is he allowed to do that?
Nothing stops him from making threats. But if he does breach your contract by reducing your pay, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local employment attorney to review the contract and all the facts, and advise you of your options.
On July 20, 2020 I signed a contract for windows for my home (around $7,000). On 9/10 I got an e-mail telling me the windows would be ready 10/29. It is now 2/26/21 and they tell me they will install on 3/29. On 2/11/21 I sent them an e-mail stating that as a commission salesperson the bottom... Read more »
A lawyer would have to review the actual contract terms to determine if you have a right to cancel, whether their delay was a breach of contract or if the virus lockdown excuses the delay, or whether they failed to comply with all the required consumer protection notices and right of cancellation... Read more »
My dad signed a 2 year business lease on 1-19-2021. He passed away 1-31-2021. He leased for 30 years from the landlord, was never late with his payment and now the landlord wants my mom to pay him a year's worth of rent to end the lease. She was never on the lease. They were married for 60... Read more »
If your mom is not a guarantor or co-signer then she has no liability to the landlord and should not pay anything.
Signed an amendment for 1200$ to be left in escrow for repairs. Closed on selling the house. Now 5 weeks later realtor contacts me asking to give buyer 1200$. Apparently their realtor failed to submit it to the title company and the money wasn’t left in escrow. Am I legally required to just hand... Read more »
If the title company released the $1200 to you already, because the agent failed to notify them, then it is the agent's problem -- unless you feel obliged to refund it for the buyer to make repairs. You aren't "legally" required to pay anything until someone files a lawsuit and... Read more »
I got a call that said if I don’t call back that they would be obligated to take the case to court and advised find my location.
This is something that an Ohio attorney could advise best on, since it could involve elements of state law. But your question remains open for a while. Until you can reach out to an Ohio attorney for more meaningful guidance based on the specific facts of your situation, as a GENERAL premise... Read more »
I have an employment contract/non-compete agreement. Would this agreement be null and void also?
The terms of your contract between you and "employer" would govern what happens if services are suspended and you had made sales that qualify for payment prior to the suspension. Often times, employers will put people on 1099 arrangements when in fact they have a more traditional... Read more »
About 30 years ago, my father, who recently passed away, created a will listing my grandmother as executor and me as guardian of estate along with my supposed half-brother. My grandmother passed away 13 years ago, I am in my mid 30s, and my supposed half-brother just turned 30. Would his will from... Read more »
The will is still valid.
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
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... Read more »
But the buyout fee is several thousand dollars and they won’t accept multiple payments... if we could afford that, we wouldn’t be moving… Is there no such thing as a hardship action for Ohio?? Is there any kind of legal help because of the current pandemic with so many people losing their jobs?
I am assuming that you are currently in a lease or rental agreement. If an eviction action is filed for non-payment (as you are probably leaving regardless), then you can request a stay based upon COVID and the CARES Act. The CDC now requires you to file an affidavit that you have attempted to... Read more »
Oct 29th: I entered a real-estate contract to purchase a house. the contract says to close on or before Nov 30th. (email)
Nov 16th: I did let my agent know that I'll be out of the town on Nov 25th for 7 days, and will try to close sooner (texting)
Nov 18th: I was cleared to... Read more »
If the seller can't close before Nov. 30th, then that is a breach of contract and you can terminate. They will likely ask you to sign an extension, but you aren't obligated to do so.
If the seller is able to close by then, you can still terminate the contract if you want. This... Read more »
Can I walk away with no obligations in Ohio? It clearly states account is closed and the harassment and interest rate alone may kill me and cat is falling apart. I need nee car ASAP. Please help
1. FYI, your credit report status has nothing whatsoever to do with your auto loan status.
2. The lender can continue trying to collect from you until you pay off the car loan.
3. And finally, "walking away" will do no good either.
Again: You still owe the... Read more »
Paid $600 for car I have title and keys. Also paid $300 for a trailer no title. Now the trailer is impounded and the person on the title doesn't want to sell it to me but her boyfriend already took my money
Yes, you can get into trouble for selling things that do not belong to you. That's both fraud and theft.
It depends upon what the lease says about other residents. Many leases spell out exactly who is permitted to reside there.
A section of my HOA's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements clearly states that they are responsible for storm water drainage in common areas of the neighborhood: "It shall be the obligation of the Association to properly maintain, repair, operate and control... Read more »
Talk to other board members and persuade a majority to act. Or find other homeowners who want action taken with you and are willing to serve on the HOA board, and try to get a majority of new board members elected to take that action. Otherwise, use the Find a Lawyer tab and retain a local real... Read more »
Exclusive Rights to Represent buyer ("Agreement") is between the "Client" which has 2 names on it and the "Broker". Only the broker and one person mentioned in the "Client" section signed the agreement, the other person that is listed as client refused to... Read more »
If the broker files a case in court, that makes it a "valid case" against the one client who signed, and that defendant must file an answer to the complaint by the deadline. Whether broker's case can succeed, depends on the contract and all the facts. Defendant must discuss all... Read more »
If you have been advised to retain an attorney, use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to assist you.
Send him written notice of termination. If it is a financial POA, also notify any banks, insurance companies, or others with whom you might have business dealings that his POA has been terminated. If it is a health care POA, notify your doctors and other medical facilities where you are a patient.
she says she doesn't want him here and that she'll give me a great recommendation. Is that legal? I've just signed a one-year lease with her.
It depends on what your lease says about having other occupants stay in your premises. If she tries to evict you, then use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who handles eviction matters to review the situation and advise you. Note that an eviction is a permanent public... Read more »
Leasing agent told us 1210 but they put 1220 on our lease we are supposed to move 10/24 but possibility of 10/21 if they send us new lease can we get out of it with new date?
You'll have to work it out with landlord. If you signed a lease, then fail to move in and pay rent, landlord can sue you for breach of the lease. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney who can review the lease and all the facts, and then advice you of your options... Read more »
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