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answered on Sep 28, 2017
No. This is example of claim splitting, and is not allowed.
I paid a $350 deposit in cash on a rental house for an upcoming vacation. The trip got cancelled. The owner of the property agreed to refund me in full. I have documentation of his agreement to refund me. It's been a month & he is dodging my calls, texts, and emails. He is clearly running... View More 
answered on Sep 18, 2017
You can sue in small claims court, but that might be more trouble than it is worth, and even if you got a judgment, it would take further action to try to collect it.
I was at a house and I went to the restroom and when I tried to leave the door wouldn't open, I would lock it then unlock, move the handle multiple times, pull on it, nothing happened, it was stuck. So the people who own the house kicked the door to get me out. Who has to pay for the door me... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2017
There are arguments either way. They should because as their guest they owed certain duties to you. Offer to pay the cost of a locksmith house call because if all had been calm and had time to wait that's what would have had to be done anyway.
I don't want to see him anymore. He's verbally, emotionally, physically abusive. I don't want to see him anymore. Do I have to give his things back? I just don't want to deal with him and his threats. He sends threats via Facebook. That he'll come down from 50 miles... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Ask him to send you a list of what he wants. Put those things in a box. Take photos of the items that you put in the box. Ship the box to him or put the box outside your place, and tell him they are available for him to pick-up. After that, block him from your Facebook, and if he continues to... View More
Electrical and subsequent painting/drywall was supposed to be finished by closing date. Wasnt. Then I gave until the 31st. Still wasn't done. He threatened to sue me and both realitors if we do not release the escrow. What grounds does he have to sue? I have legal right to the moneys held in... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2017
You have a right to keep the money. In fact the escrow letter should not allow funds to be released to anyone else
1.5 month relationship, met online
Back.My mother has the invoice where she bought it and still paying for. What can we do to get it back? We dont have a lot of money to go to court. Is there another way we can go about getting it back? Plus she would like something that belonged to him. Please help us.
answered on Aug 11, 2017
You can report it to the police, but they likely will not act. So you have to file a claim in small claims court. The filing fee in small claims court is minimal. Call the court and ask.
The agreement of repayment has been broken three times. I have saved the "promise to pay texts". Do I file downtown Cincinnati or another jurisdiction. What if the person refuses to sign a certified letter? I can I make sure I have the right address of the person I want to sue.
answered on Aug 10, 2017
File in the municipal court in the county in which the contract took place. The court web site provides forms and instructions for filing in small claims court. The limit of a small claim is $6,000. If more than that, then file the claim in municipal court, with a limit of $15,000.
This is for a debt collection lawsuit. The judge referred to mediation, the case will come up for review on 08/15. I contacted a mediator (because I thought I had to) and set up mediation for later this week? Should I proceed with mediation, or should I let the case come up for review? I want... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2017
You can file anything. It's chances of success are a different matter. Why do you think the debt collector lacks standing?
Landlord usually has 10 days of turnover for his properties for cleaning and repairs. We desperately needed move in because previous lease had expired. We moved in on 5th day of turnover period. Landlord had us sign a waiver making us responsible for all the cleaning and damages of the previous... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2017
Only a court can answer it is enforceable in this specific case and your circumstances. If the lease and waiver were properly signed, then they could be enforceable. If you provided landlord your postal forwarding address, then landlord is required to send you an itemized statement of any... View More
What can i do since pawn shop broke it
answered on Jul 21, 2017
File a claim with them but they'll say it was you. Then go to small claims.
I took my dog to the vet. The vet did an Xray and said there is a foreign object that needed to be removed. The vet did the surgery and found that it was a dog treat which i told him i had given him before i left home and also asked if we could induce vomiting for the object. They still want me to... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2017
The case would be decided on the evidence and testimony that you present in court. The vet would present evidence of giving reasonable care under the circumstances. The court would then decide if you met the burden of proof with a "good case." Small claims court can decide cases... View More
I got broken car window from Neighbor mowing his lawn Police filled out a non criminal incident report Neighbor refusing to pay & refused to tell me his or his wifes name how can I obtain his name so I can file in court Police advise civil court filing
answered on Jul 13, 2017
If he owns the house, you could look up the land transfer records I suppose. But, you don't really need a name just info that will help the police find him, which you have plenty. Lots of police reports are filed without the name of the perpetrator. After all, most people don't know who robbed them.
of what's going on, can the people in the car with this person have the same punishment as the alleged person who could have taken someone's property?
answered on May 18, 2017
Yes, they possibly could face some criminal charges depending on all the circumstances, and if it went to court, it would depend on whether the judge or jury believed they had no knowledge of the theft. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to contact a local attorney who handles criminal cases if charges are... View More
I needed trash off my property hauled away. I made arrangements with this guy for the next day to haul it away on a Facebook sale group for 200 dollars. Well someone else offered a better deal 150 instead and for the same day. I took them up on that and canceled on the first guy with more than 12... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2017
He could sue you in small claims court. He could show the text messages to the court as proof of a contract. Maybe the court would rule in his favor, maybe not. If he got a judgment, then he could file a judgment lien against your home. Even if he doesn't sue you, will he get more... View More
Smell but we never had a flooding or water back up nor I was aware of any issues w the house we lived there 8 plus years did laundry cooking everything and never had an issue, now buyer is saying she can't do laundry or wash dishes at the sink after living there for 2 plus months cause the... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2017
These sorts of problems arise frequently, with a home buyer experiencing a problem that the seller might never have experienced. The buyer could sue the seller alleging fraud for failing to disclose the problem. Of course, the seller always denies having any knowledge, and sometimes it even is... View More
He left for a few days, didn't answer phone calls or text messages. He came back to the house while I wasn't home with the police. He took the dog and some of his belongings. Can I change the locks to the house if I tell him I'm doing it?
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Are both your names on the deed for the house? You can change the locks, but it is the marital home, so he can come back and get them changed to regain entry. If you file for divorce, you can seek a temporary order for possession of the house while the divorce is pending. Use the Find a Lawyer... View More
Ohio; Athens Co.
I left my personals and my dog (Chance, of 11 yrs) for an mutual set period of time (7mo) as part of our agreed, arrangement. I also on my part, agreed on my making a monetary exchange for safe keeping, most important was (paper work, legal doc's, colleagues ppr... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2017
Have you called the police? Have you considered hiring a lawyer to write a demand letter and potentially file a complaint?
answered on Feb 2, 2017
There is no one legal definition. Or if a legal definition were given, it might not be helpful to answer your situation. Typically, the definition would be found in the text of the document that is granting rights in those premises. If it is a deed, then the premises are the legal description... View More
I trimmed the neighbors bushes that were a fire and safety hazard next to my past residence because my land lord doesnt take care of the property and didnt want to talk to the neighbor. He told me where he thought the property line was so I trimmed the bushes on that line. The neighbor went berserk... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2017
If you gave landlord your forwarding address before you left, landlord must give you an itemized list of any deductions to your security deposit within 30 days. If he did not, then you can sue him for double the amount wrongfully withheld plus your attorney fees. Use the Find a Lawyer tab here on... View More
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