Do I have to admit or deny the allegations in the claim for relief section in a civil lawsuit in NC?

Only to the extent as to why they are not entitled to the form of relief in each of the enumerated paragraphs. So for example, if Plaintiff sues...

Raising rent in the middle of a lease agreement.

Unless we are missing something important here, the landlord cannot do this. Both landlord and the tenants are bound to perform under the contract...

What can I do to get out of a contract with a Marshall Arts school?

This situation might be easily fixed. You should share a copy of your contract with the school to a contracts lawyer. Depending on the assurances...

Can I sue my graduate department which is a part of a state university?

I do not think this rises to a legal claim, although I sympathize with your frustration. This sounds like it would have been a good...

Can this be a method of titling Trust assets?

Attorney Hazelwood's excellent response is on point. Think of it this way: a trust conveys "legal title" to a trustee, while the trust...

How can my landlord go up $100 extra on my rent because he did maintenance to his house

The landlord cannot arbitrarily increase your rent during a lease term; he can raise it as part of a renewal negotiation, but not for the term to...

Will my lease be voided? Can I recoup some of my paid rent?

You ask very good questions, and your detailed recital of facts is appreciated. Yes, I think that confirming the landlord's noncompliance with...

What can I do if my property management doesn't fix major apartment issues

If the landlord has been given a reasonable time to address these defects, and yet has not done so, you can have a lawyer alert the landlord as a...

Is the restaurant liable if someone gets sick from eating leftovers?

While the nuances of negligence law differ slightly from state to state, according to general negligence principles, no liability would attach to...

If the person signing the Answer is a lawyer, it need not be notarized, although it is a best practice to file the answer with a Verification...