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I had somebody come over to my house in before they left they assaulted me and my parents and stole money in the process
answered on Dec 1, 2018
No. But the court will issue judgment in favor of the other side of if you don't show up. And they will then have the legal means to seek to collect from you by force.
answered on Nov 28, 2018
Not in Florida; and I suspect the law is the same in Ohio. Small claims courts handle CIVIL matters; arrests are only made in CRIMINAL matters.
They have breached the contract completely to buy a small business, business and taxes are in good standing, the purchase agreement has been signed, and they are still promising they will pay even after the extension we gave past closing date. They have caused a lot of damage, the contract does not... View More 
answered on Nov 13, 2018
The maximum award in small claims court is $6000. In municipal court it is $15,000. Beyond that amount, or for specific performance, it is Common Pleas Court.
There is damage on common property near my unit. It was caused by drainage from 4 downspouts that converge on my unit area. They said they will fix it then assess me for the cost.
answered on Sep 19, 2018
You could always take them to court...since I'm guessing this a condo board (yes?) you may want to try to work it out with them first.
I was not given the opportunity to look at property before I moved in due to landlord not being available. My move in date was 8/16 and I received my keys and spent 2 hrs on walk thru on 8/15 @ 7pm going over things that needed to get done and unfortunately I had movers set up the next morning at... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2018
You can file in small claims court. Check the court web site for the forms and process to follow.
We initially left the issues unsettled because of illnesses and the deaths of parents. Since March, however, we’ve been in contact with the contractor regularly - I have copies of all communications. He has made promises to “have someone out there next week” several times but they don’t... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2018
Small claims court, municipal general civil division, or common pleas court in civil cases depends upon the amount of $ involved and the types of relief available.
I replaced a part in their furnace the next day to restore their heat and billed them for it. No answer to any invoices I found out the couple filed for divorce I contacted the husband initially and he said the wife is responsible for the billing. I continued billing both via us mail until... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2018
Sue both in small claims court. Check the court web site for the forms to file.
answered on May 29, 2018
I do not understand if there is a question and if there is, you must articulate the facts better
We have a house in Cleveland heights, Ohio which we now use as a rental and has been unoccupied for the past 2 months. Apparently the house next to us sold and an investment team(appears to be a large company) purchased the house next to us. The investment team hired a tree/crane cutting company to... View More
answered on May 11, 2018
File a lawsuit. The company trespassed and caused damage to your yard. In addition cutting down an ornamental decorative tree can result in trble damages in Ohio.
I informed landlord on March 29 2018 that I cannot move in to her house and need to terminate the agreement and asking for reasonable amount of money back from the entire money I paid her in advance on March 12 2018 in a total of 4470.96 usd splitting into 1400 usd for security deposit, 1400 usd... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2018
If you and landlord both signed the lease, then it would be a valid contract. Even if you don't move in, you would have the legal obligation to pay rent, unless there is an early termination provision. If not, then you would not be entitled to any return of money from landlord, unless... View More
My daughters bedroom ceiling fell down on her after MONTHS of me telling him it was cracking. My other daughter fell off porch while holding my grandson, breaking her ankle due to him not fixing rail, after me repeatedly telling him. Now the rail going up my steps has broke, has been a month, and a... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Contact the local building department, which might issue repair orders. Send landlord written notice of the problems, then start paying rent on time each month into escrow with the local court, which will schedule a hearing for landlord to come and explain what is being done to fix the problems.... View More
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.
3 inches of water in basement, we cleaned and threw away all damages, have not heard from neighbors since day it happened, been a month.
answered on Mar 24, 2018
Small claims monetary jurisdiction is $6000, but the difficult part will be establishing your damages. You probably have receipts for rental vaccumms or service company to remove water and water damaged items, but how to establish the value of damaged items. The owner of property can provide... View More
My brother wasn't listening to me telling him to go upstairs after screaming at my other brother for hours and was being obstinate for 15 minutes about going up the stairs saying I wasn't letting him when I clearly just wanted him to go upstairs and I kicked him in the hip and left a... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2018
Well, you just confessed to domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up 180 days in jail and a fine up to $1,000. So there's that.
The landlords just went in and rummaged through my apartment and then put locks on doors. From what I can see they've stolen some things as well. We have no written lease. They have never given me a receipt and I lived there 3 years. Now on the day I'm moving they cut off the lock of a... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2018
Ohio does not provide for self-help provisions in a residential lease. Landlords must provide a 3 day notice; file a complaint for forcible entry and detainer; provide sufficient information at a hearing, and obtain a writ of restitution. Does not sound as though your landlord did these things.... View More
I used money from my dad to cover a downpayment on a house that I bought with my ex. The house was bought under his name (mine was not on the title at all). (Roughly $25,000 was used for the house downpayment).
The downpayment money was given and the bank required me to sign a letter... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2018
The context of this situation and your question are unclear. Who is "us?" Who are "they?" Who is trying to collect money from whom, and why? Is this a divorce? Is it a bank foreclosure? Is it small claims? But instead of explaining all that here, you should use the Find... View More
Since I do not have an address for my daughter, does texting count as written notification?
answered on Mar 5, 2018
What are the possessions worth? If you dispose of them without an eviction, she could sue you. To be safe, you should go through an eviction process. Check your local court for the forms and procedure. But if the stuff isn't much value, you could text her, take photos, and give her a... View More
It has been 3 years since we lived together. He has not made one attempt to pay me back. He has declared bankruptcy for dealing with debt in other areas of his life (car payments, IRS).
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Small claims court can handle a claim under $6000. But his bankruptcy might have terminated your claim. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local collection attorney.
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