Gary Michael Schaaf's Answers

What do I do if I was overcharged for a repair?

What you owe the repair shop will be determined by the terms of your agreement when you dropped off your instrument for repair. What was the shop expected to do and what were you expected to pay for it? While what you were charged by the prior repair shop may give us some idea of the reasonableness of the later charges, that would not bear upon your agreement with the second shop. Since, in all likelihood, you did not have a written agreement with the second repair shop, you will need to...

Can someone that rents land from me , rent the mobelhome to someone else without my consent?

Being from Florida, I cannot speak to the state of the law in Connecticut. However, the primary consideration in any question regarding a lease agreement will be the terms of that agreement. Is it in writing, or was it oral? Presumably, you reserved to yourself the right to terminate the lease under certain circumstances. What were they? While your tenants aren't necessarily precluded from subletting the lot to another, they may be, depending on the terms of your lease agreement. If it...

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Is it legal for a parent to not leave their children anything in their will and can I protest it and win?

Being from Florida, I cannot speak to Iowa law. However, it is typically legal for a parent to disinherit children who are past the age of majority. While it is possible to protest a will, due to such factors as lack of testamentary capacity or undue influence, the success of such claims will depend upon the specific facts of the case. I recommend that you consult with a probate attorney in your community.

If I have a rent to own can the landlord rent out part of the property to someone else?

Being from Florida, I cannot speak to the state of the law in New York. However, both of your questions concern the terms of your lease agreement. If you have contracted to lease the entire home, including the garage, then it will typically not be within the landlord's rights to lease that garage to someone else. However, it your lease is oral or otherwise unclear as to whether the garage was included, the issue may become more complicated, and may require a review of your past use of the...