Am I required to pay rent when I did not sign a lease?

You must get clarity if the money paid was for holding the apartment or a deposit as part of an oral lease agreement. While most rental companies...

Purchasing a business, especially with a financial agreement included is a very fact and contract specific question. You should contact an attorney...

I own office building that is inside a irrevocable trust? If I sell it will all the proceeds go to the trust,

Yes. If the building is inside an irrevocable trust, you do not own it, the trust does. You should contact an attorney to sort out what you own and...

How can I get custody of my niece?

If you believe the child is being abused you should contact the department of social services. They can assist further.

Can a granddaughter (owner of the house) evict her grandmother (no lease) from her house in N.C.?

Likely on the facts, yes, but more information is needed. If granddaughter owns the home she has a right to evict a tenant. More information is...

Can I get out of rental agreement after seeing signs of termites around door frame.

If you believe there is damage to the property, a potential health risk, or other affects from termites, you should bring your concerns to the...

What happens after an eviction is dismissed?

A tenant is always responsible for rent, even if your landlord took such actions. Your remedy is not to withhold rent but to sue your landlord for...

Do my cousin's own part of a property from grandmother if their father died before my mother?

Yes, asked on the facts given. You have described a common scenario resulting in "heirs property". This occurs when someone dies without a will...

How do I contest a will?

In order to challenge a will in NC you need to file a caveat proceeding. In order to do so you will need to give notice to all interested parties,...

Some friends have been staying at my house can they take us to court if we give them 30 day notice of time to leave ?

Based on what you described your friends are guests and have absolutely no tenant rights. If there was never any agreement for payment of any kind...