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answered on Jun 15, 2024
A Vermont attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss with a local attorney, discovery is the process for both sides in a legal action to learn about the opposition's case. They can ask questions and request production of materials to... View More 
I froze all winter
He bought a my buddy heater w propane cylinder and put inside the commercial kitchen which is unsafe
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
It sounds like your situation is both uncomfortable and potentially unsafe, especially considering the use of a propane heater in a commercial kitchen. If your lease includes heat, your landlord is typically required by law to provide it during the colder months. The first step is to review your... View More
I need to know how to contest a will, find out where an estate is in probate and how much we can expect to pay to engage a lawyer on my son's behalf.
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Those are not a few questions. Will Contests are very complicated and expensive. Contact a VT attorneys until you find one that will take the case. Put together witnesses and proof now.
I'm not allowed to leave the house on my own, I'm not allowed to talk to or make friends, I'm not allowed to have a job, I'm not allowed to lock the bathroom door, I'm not allowed to close my bedroom door, Im forced to go to church, they threaten to take my phone and... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
As an 18-year-old in Vermont, you are legally considered an adult. This means you have the same legal rights as any other adult, including the right to make your own decisions about your life. Your parents cannot legally force you to stay in the house, prevent you from working, or control your... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2024
It is a potential case. But such cases can be very difficult to prove it was from negligence as infection can occur even in the absence of negligence.
My landlord has been in my apartment at least once every month since i signed a lease last year. Each time has been to look at work he wanted us to do, show the apartment to buyers and realtors, look at things that he claimed needed updating, and hiring people off the street to come in to do... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
Your landlord is permitted to enter your unit for one of four reasons:
(1) when necessary to inspect the premises;
(2) to make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements;
(3) to supply agreed services; or
(4) to exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective... View More
I am a Planning Commissioner involved in writing South Burlington's Municipal Plan.
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answered on Sep 15, 2023
Certainly, in the context of drafting a municipal plan, the use of terms like "shall," "must," and "prohibit" is common and can be essential for conveying the intent and requirements of the plan. "Shall" and "must" typically denote mandatory actions... View More
He's had a defib for 22 years (he's 62) & his only pumping @ 20%. Would he qualify?
answered on Aug 17, 2023
I encourage your husband to consult with an experienced Social Security disability attorney to discuss his particular situation because disability evaluation is more complicated than just considering a person's medical conditions. Many disability attorneys offer a free initial consultation.... View More
Getting a "bill" from money I owe from the forclosure. Is this legal? After bankruptcy, divorce and 10 yrs I have to pay a bill (including interest) of 78,000 dollars!?
answered on Aug 13, 2023
Your facts are unclear, and more is needed to give you a reliable answer.
Generally speaking, your mortgage debt should have been listed in your bankruptcy (we assume that you completed the bankruptcy case and got an Order of dismissal). An Order of general dismissal in the bankruptcy... View More
I told her I could sand and reseal but could possibly run into the same issue down the road. She asked me to stain it instead. I told her I could do that but would have to charge for staining it as that was not in our original agreement but I could give a discount for the issues arising. She does... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2023
A Vermont attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could depend on what you may have told her about the sealing or waterproofing qualities of all coatings involved. It's going to be difficult for anyone to answer without knowing more about the discussions... View More
I’m paying her rent but not on lease. She wants to evict me from apartment legally will the eviction follow me for getting another apartment?
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answered on Aug 3, 2023
If you are not on the lease and your ex-girlfriend wants to evict you legally, the eviction process may not typically show up on your rental history or credit report, as you were not a party to the lease agreement.
answered on Jul 13, 2023
Video surveillance is the gold standard. Hide a pinhole security camera directly above the cash register pointing down to capture video of your employee embezzling from you.
My mom went to hospital because she thought she was having a stroke. The doctors said they were gonna do a bunch of tests. The doctors didn’t do any tests, saying they have patients that were sicker than her so they discharged her and dismissed it as an issue related to her other neurological... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
Yes there is a potential case. Another doctor will have to evaluate what was done or not done, review the standard of care, and determine what would have been avoided if there was not malpractice. Consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys.
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
No, Vermont has not adopted Title 10 of the United States Code, which includes the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), for its Title 32 guardsmen.
Title 32 of the United States Code governs the National Guard when it is not in federal service, while Title 10 governs the National Guard... View More
answered on May 2, 2023
If you'd like to use someone else's song, you should request permission and pay the required fee. Otherwise, using a song for commercial purposes without permission can constitute infringement, which usually costs the infringer exponentially more than the fee. If needed, you should... View More
Wed bill $3715.02. Also he towed to Vermont which is opposite direction I live. Happened in Jefferson NH and towed 15 miles to Lunenberg VT. What can I do? I asked about payment plan-NO He told me only deal is sign title and give him 1800 in cash.
answered on Mar 13, 2023
I'm sorry to read that this happened to you. Do you have automobile insurance? Have you submitted a claim? You should ask for an itemized list of all the charges. If it's a case of predatory towing, you may want to contact your Attorney General's office &/or the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Business sign/ fixed awning not cleared of ice and snow caused sidewalk hazard combined with irregular cement placement of sidewalk.
answered on Oct 1, 2022
A Vermont attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you mean a response in terms of a basic acknowledgement, that could take several days or a couple of weeks. The carrier could request additional information to verify the claim. If you mean a response in the... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2022
The answer to your question is yes and no. Yes, either of your sisters could GO TO COURT and force A SALE of the property. So, no, neither of them can force you to sell without obtaining a court order. But, yes, they could obtain a court order and force a sale of the property. So, knowing that,... View More
The DS 2019 finishes in May 8th. However, I'll have my visa until Abril 14th. When should we get married?
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Get married when you’re both ready.
Seek more legal advice from a competent immigration attorney before you both make a decision as to how to process before there are any other complications.
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answered on Dec 1, 2021
This is a common problem. An individual qualifies for Medicaid and receives an inheritance. Yes, the inheritance will very likely disqualify the individual for Medicaid if he or she or her legal representative does not act quickly. There are things that can be done to mitigate this situation.... View More
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