How can I see what is in a file a business has on me in order to see if I can file a slander law suite.?

Once you find out what was actually said about you, consult in person with a local civil litigator who handles defamation claims. Once legal...

In a civil case can a judge make the body shop pay you for doing very poor work?

If you cannot amicably settle this matter with the shop owner, you can certainly sue in civil court for negligent repair and any other torts...

I would see a real property litigator as soon as possible. The statute of limitations most likely applicable is three years. However, a lawyer...

I would check your contract with the storage center to see if it contains any clauses about liability. Most likely, the storage center reserved in...

Can I give a 30 day notice rather than 45?

I agree with Attorney Morelos. Unfortunately, if the lease requires 45 days' notice and the landlord is unwilling to compromise in writing to a...

Disposal of deceased, cohabiting tenant .personal property?

For the co-tenant who just died, this is largely a matter of probate. You would need to contact that person's next of kin and determine whether...

I got a summary ejectment Saturday from a sherrif that was giving to him by my landlord I go to court Friday

Try as best you can to pay the rent and court costs before a judgment of eviction is entered against you. If you pay court costs and all past and...

My North Carolina lease did not include a fee for Valet Trash and will be in effect until the end of the year,

The lease that you signed with the previous landlord/owner remains in effect until its natural expiration or until a written modification is signed...

I share your puzzlement at why it took so long for you to receive the invoice, but assuming it is valid, contractual obligations that are not under...

Can you back out of a verbal move-out notice in North Carolina?

This question is worth serious consideration. I warn that the answer can be tricky given the facts. In North Carolina, verbal notice to terminate...