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Landlord is refusing current months rent because they are about to give an eviction notice but no notice has been given yet. When requested they refuse to put anything in writing
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
A landlord cannot refuse timely paid rent. They ARE permitted to refuse late rent unless a specific municipal code prevents that. If they attempt eviction, let the court know that you attempted to pay rent timely and it was refused.
We’ve tried everything on the Internet to try and find it with no luck. She said it was in the mid 90s, but that’s all she’ll say. She lives in Ohio. He tried calling every county he could think of with no luck. What else can we do?
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
I think it's possible based on this description that he was never actually divorced. This is usually something that is pretty easy to check. She would have had to file in a domestic relations court of the county in which she resided. If you have already contacted that county's clerk of... View More 
My ex and I have 2 kids. He is re married and I have a partner of 5 years. My kids consider my partner their step Dad. He is claiming since we are not married that my partner can't even be listed as an emergency contact at school or any other forms but his wife is required to be listed. In my... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
He is wrong. Unless she adopts them, or gets some other kind of court ordered right, his new wife and your current boyfriend have the same amount of rights to the children, which is none.
He also misunderstands what an emergency contact is. It is just that. An emergency contact. It implies... View More
I currently live in FL; however, recently I was named as a defendant for a property that is being foreclosed on in Summit County Ohio. I owned the property in 2014 and sold it in 2016 and currently have no interest in the property. I am not sure how I was named in this situation with the courts.... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
It is likely that you were named in an abundance of caution as having a potential interest in the property. All parties with an interest in a property must be named in a foreclosure. You can likely do nothing and be fine, but if you'd rather file something with the court disclaiming your... View More
The lot is a .5 acre lot in Adelphi Ohio. There are two mobile homes on the lot they rent the lots but own the homes. We want to buy our own mobile home to move to the lot. Can we have the current tenants move if given a reasonable time to vacate? Would we be legally responsible for any cost in... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You are on notice of a rental agreement so you are bound by the terms. Once you know the terms and conditions as well as the length of the agreement (term) you can cancel the contract or refuse to renew.
There are very specific laws regarding mobile home parks and the eviction process. It... View More
I’m trying to get loss of use compensation from the insurance company if the girl that hit me last year. They responded that they already paid my insurance company for loss of use and all other claims are under my bodily injury claim. My insurance company has no record of them send payment for... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, and more specifically, your own attorney on the case. But your question remains open for a week. It's difficult to give a "short answer" here because loss of use of your vehicle could depend on your policy and/or liability in the case. This may or... View More
So my mom and aunt inherited his share of the house and his belongings like a new car and other things of value. The house nor his car had not yet been sold when my mom died in June without a will. So my question are me and my siblings legally entitled to her share of the house and of my uncles... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2024
Yes, you and your siblings could be entitled to something of your mother's estate, depending on whether she has a surviving spouse. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney to review the situation and advise you how best to proceed to sort out the estates for both your... View More
i’m in medina county ohio and want to know how as a minor i can change my name to align with my gender identity. will i have to go to court and talk to a judge, do i have to do a backrounf check, can passing that make it so i dont have to do a. court hearing? stuff like that
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Good question! Here's a link to the packet you would need to fill out in Medina County (for reference only) and it does contain some requirements. Looks like the parents must be notified at a minimum and may appear at the hearing to object. Good luck!... View More
My grandmother died in July and her assets were in a trust. I believe that my father, who died three years ago, is a beneficiary of the trust and I would be a successor beneficiary and may be entitled to his share.
The problem is that, despite multiple requests, the trustee has not provided... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Beneficiaries are entitled to a copy of the trust instrument, among other things, under Ohio law. If you are having a difficult time with the trustee, then you need to be proactive. This is a common story and the longer you wait the more likely you are to end up with nothing. I recommend getting an... View More
Am I protected with my copyright or does the trademark override my copyright?
answered on Sep 26, 2024
Copyrights and trademarks are different forms of intellectual property, and the rules for infringement are different for each.
In general, different people can own the same trademark name so long as they are using them for different goods or services that a consumer would not find to be... View More
I purchased a property in 2024, my mortgage survey showed my west boundary line 3 feet outside of my garage. My neighbor is building a house and presented me with a pin survey he had completed in 2023 showing the boundary line is 5.5 feet inside my garage. I have started the process of going... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2024
Have a survey performed, and if your neighbor is correct file a temporary restraining order against further construction and a declaratory judgment action for the court to determine the rights of the parties. It is not when you purchased the property, but when the home was constructed, (or may be... View More
My mother recently died in Lawrence County Ohio. She has 2 children, myself, a 44 year old Kentucky resident, and my sister, a 49 year old West Virginia resident. Her estate only consists of a 2009 Honda Civic, no other assets, no owed debts. What is our best course of action since neither of us... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2024
It sounds like the estate may qualify for a simplified proceeding to handle the vehicle. Unfortunately, a Court process is still involved. Depending on what estate documents are in place you may need to retain local counsel to handle the matter for you.
I recommend setting up a... View More
DM met with me on August 23.
My FMLA and disability leave on September 19th
I have not heard from The DM since
Can she terminate me while I’m on disability leave and FMLA
answered on Sep 19, 2024
Most employees are "at will" meaning they can be terminated without cause or notice. However, if you are on FMLA leave, a presumption could arise that you were terminated in retaliation for taking that leave, which would be illegal. The employer can terminate you while on FMLA leave if... View More
We have not heard from his father in a year if not longer. I have given up on texting and calling him due to him not replying. I send pictures here and there with no response. He has never financially helped in the whole 5 years but I never asked for child support. So at this point I think it’s... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2024
You can file for a step-parent adoption in your county's probate court. Because the biological father has not been involved or paid support to you in over a year (even without a support order) his consent is not required to commence the adoption. You do not need to file for abandonment.
I do not have a non-compete agreement, I did not sign a severance agreement, I do not have a non-solicitation agreement and no other agreements. Additionally, no company policies in place and no policy handbook, or otherwise was ever given, received or signed. I have respected company owner and... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2024
While you may not be under any restrictions regarding solicitation of clients there are widely varying laws in the states regarding use of "trade secrets" which could include client lists, and client data base information. If you really want to be secure in establishing a new and... View More
We bought our home during our 8 year marriage. Documentation does not have my name on it as owner. To save money, we opted to try to settle with a mediator we still need to get. My husband suggested buying out my equity in the home and paying off my car for me by dipping in his 401K in lieu of... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
A mediator helps the two spouses reach a settlement outcome that both spouses agree is fair, or at least tolerable. But if each spouse is not fully informed of their potential rights and all the implications of the settlement, then that spouse might be at a disadvantage in agreeing to a mediated... View More
Was convinced to sign up for a service by door to door salesmen. They said it would only cost $50/mo, cheaper than what I paid at the time, & the first month wouldn't exceed $70. Told to ignore higher total when it calculated to $120. Perjuration made first bill $300+. Tried to cancel. Was... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This is a mess that could require sorting out beyond what is possible with a few quick recommendations on a Q & A forum. At this point, the debt collector will require attention - either on your own, expressing... View More
Her house and vehicles had a TOD, bank account was joint with someone else. Her will states that things are to be split equally between the children. Are the house, vehicles and bank account exempt from the will and having to be split? Does her will need to be filed in probate for the contents... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
Assets that have proper TOD designations are not probate assets. Personal property and other accounts or items without TOD could require her estate to be opened to transfer those items. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local probate attorney who can review the assets with you and advise you... View More
There was a handshake on the agreement of $10,000 for the travel trailer with payments of $300 a month until it was paid off. My husband agreed because the couple were in dire straights after a tornado had destroyed their trailer that they lived in full time. The stated that they had to have the... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
You should file a complaint for breach of contract and replevin. The statute of frauds will pose a problem but you should be able to avoid the statute of frauds based upon partial performance.
You should file in municipal court
Process quicker and damages less than $10,000... View More
I recently watched a presentation of a marketing and sales coach who gave names of his clients as examples. I reached out to a client who was in a similar industry to me to both find out more about her offerings for my own life but also to learn more and gain insight from her sales process. The... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Your inquiry to the client who had been identified by the coach was perfectly reasonable and defensible, so the threat of retaliation was bluster. The threat to cause you harm is "actionable", that is, you could sue for it to get an injunction and possible money damages. So, challenging... View More
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