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answered on Jul 6, 2018
It depends on what the lease says. It is not against any law. Review the written lease that he signed.
He gifted some of the money for the deposit. He signed a document stating it was a gift and that he could take no legal action in the future to recover the money (I have a copy of this document, he does not). The document stated we were engaged the time of the gift; we were not. Despite having... View More 
answered on Jul 2, 2018
If you own the house, and he is not in the deed, then start the eviction process. the first step is to give written notice. Your local court has the forms and process to use. But use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to assist you in following the proper process to do... View More
Contract was signed in April and customer wants to cancel
answered on Jun 28, 2018
You have a "reasonable" time if not specified in the contract. There is no legal definition. The court will determine what is reasonable, if dispute not resolved.
I have live in it for 8 yrs. Land contract was done in my name 3 yrs ago.
answered on Jun 22, 2018
Whether there is a capital gain, and whether she pays tax on it, depends on all the facts and her financial circumstances. She should consult a tax professional who can review the facts and advise her.
The basement had been freshly painted prior to showing with a very thick paint so of course we did not notice ANY cracks in the basement walls (we looked at this property three times)! Just yesterday we noticed a very weird, very straight line of dirt 2 feet from the top of the basement walls. My... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2018
In Ohio, the seller of a home can be held liable for actively concealing defects in the property. The active concealment would constitute fraud and your statute of limitations does not begin to run until the fraud is discovered. Your claim is very dependent upon facts and what evidence you will... View More
An inspection found a problem and the buyer wants an additional $8,200.00 off the price.
answered on May 14, 2018
It depends on your contract and the inspection contingencies. If you do not accept the repair cost, then that might terminate the contract, but it might not, so you should use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the contract and all the facts and advise you,... View More
When I signed the land contract, the owner said he would remodel the upstairs bathroom within 45 days, fix the wiring and put in an electric stove within 7 days. Nothing has been done. He hasn't come to collect the rent and he will not answer or return my phone calls.
answered on Apr 30, 2018
If the contract specifies an address for you to make payments, then if payments are not made, the owner could claim you are in breach of the contract. If the owner has breached the terms of the land contract, use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to review its terms and advise you... View More
Two older Thoroughbred mares were Rehomed in Ohio. Contract hand written. Man promptly sold. One went to a kill buyer towards slaughter.( got saved) Other is Missing. ( I am not in Waltham, Ma..not sure why that is in question details) ..
answered on Apr 23, 2018
Could sue in small claims court up to $6000 for the value of the missing horse. Check the local court web site for the forms.
We had some type of agreement written up when we started the business and we both signed but I never read anything in there about that I could understand
answered on Apr 17, 2018
It depends on the company documents and what they specify for resolving disputes. If a dispute cannot be resolved, then you can sue in court to terminate the company and distribute the assets between the two partners. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney who handles business... View More
The daughter did not pay so I started paying the loan because I did not wish to hurt the family any more than they were from losing they're mother. I have been paying this for 5 years now. Am i responsible for this loan? Or can I get out of it?
answered on Apr 16, 2018
If you did not sign, you are not responsible. But you might have to go to court to try to prove your signature was fraudulently made on the loan documents.
I informed landlord on March29th 2018, paid security deposit, first and last month rent and pro rate in MAY26 to MAY31. A total of cash I paid is 4470.96 usd in total. Can my family get some of this money back ?
Is there any legal action i can do to break lease legally and get some money... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a real estate attorney in OH to review the lease and the facts and advise you if you have a basis to try to terminate the lease or to sue in small claims court to recover any amounts paid to landlord. Or landlord could sue you for the rent, minus any rent... View More
So, I moved out of my apartment mid December 15th and received a itemized list of the charges and I paid in full end of the month December. Mid February my friend in the apartment told me they replaced the carpet. Can they recharge me again after 30 Days from when I moved out? Also, can they charge... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2018
The landlord can send you a bill. Nothing prohibits that. If you don't pay, they can sue you. Nothing prohibits that either. If they sue, the court will determine if you have any legal obligation to pay it.
How do I remove this when I can’t afford an attorney? I was never served any papers or notice regarding this matter.
answered on Mar 30, 2018
Prepare a notice to commence suite and have it served by the sheriff at persons last known address
In which court would I file a successor liability suit for a lifetime basement waterproofing warranty that came from a company that is now defunct. The former owner now owns a new, unrelated company that works to fix bowing foundation walls. He used to own a waterproofing business. Thanks!
answered on Mar 30, 2018
Small claims court for a claim up to $6000, or municipal court up to $15,000. Over that - Common Pleas Court.
If a company sold me a lifetime home warranty went out of business but then the owner went and opened a new business must he still somehow honor the warranty for my basement system? He now owns a foundation wall support co. but owned a basement waterproofing co. I contacted him but he was a... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
You may want to consider a suit under successot liability. He probably works from the same location, with same equipment and employees
The people who own the property where we live are selling the property to century 21, with it switching from silverheels to century 21 would they still have to honor our contract or could they make us move?
answered on Mar 29, 2018
If you have a signed lease, the new owner should honor the remaining lease term and rent amounts. But when it expires, they can offer a new lease on new terms, or not renew, and you would have to leave.
answered on Mar 29, 2018
Start with the contact person at the management company. If they can't help, they can pass the problem to the board, or suggest that you contact the board president.
My landlord rented to a convicted sex offender w no background check. I informed him of this mans past. He’s been convicted of multiple indescent exposures, rape, pandering kiddy porn. He also admitted in a court doc to publicly masturbating near schools in hopes of being seen.
My only... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2018
R.C. 5321.14 is not going to help you. That concerns unconscionable terms in the lease agreement, not your dissatisfaction with the proximity of a sex offender.
We have steam heat . MIY valve has been stuck on high since october. The summer was no better..the air didnyp cool the entire aspaartment,.
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Send written notice to leasing company of the problem, then start paying your rent on time each month into escrow with your local court. Check the court web site for the process.
answered on Mar 21, 2018
There is no specific amount. Here is what section 5311.04 says: "If the landlord makes an entry in violation of division (A)(8) of this section, makes a lawful entry in an unreasonable manner, or makes repeated demands for entry otherwise lawful that have the effect of harassing the tenant,... View More
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