Questions answered by Russell Clayton Alexander

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Neighbor refuses to correct sinking earth problem on their side of property line. This problem is causing problems on our side.

Russell's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

You have an actionable claim against the neighbor. I would say you can sue both for equitable relief (an injunction making them take action to...

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How to get out of being tied up in property with other owners that refuse to sell?

Russell's answer | Answered on January 18, 2015

Petition to Partition is a legal proceeding you can use to force the sale of property that is owned as tenants-in-common, which is usually how...

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In the discovery , my wife's attorney asked for 2 years of check stubs , is this reasonable sounds totally crazy

Russell's answer | Answered on January 04, 2015

The reasonableness of it is a matter of a opinion, but I would say that it's within the scope of what is discoverable under the rules of procedure...

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Can I still file a small claims lawsuit?

Russell's answer | Answered on January 04, 2015

You can file a small claims action for the money, but the debt is technically barred by the statute of limitations. However, statute of...

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Can a landlord in NC keep a security deposit, if I was required to terminate a lease early do to a legal issue

Russell's answer | Answered on January 03, 2015

Did the property re-rent for the same monthly rate? How long ago did this happen? If the landlord was able to re-rent the property at the...

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How can we sell our house if we have a lien on it for restitution?

Russell's answer | Answered on January 02, 2015

I also am unsure as to why you are wanting to sell. Getting a lien release for the property is going to be difficult, and then there is the issue...

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Who has the right of access to inventory a Decedent's property immediately after death, assuming no Will exists?

Russell's answer | Answered on January 02, 2015

If there is no Will, which you really can't be sure of until you have inventoried the personal property and effects of the deceased, any...

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Nc law on deceased heirs inheritance

Russell's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

Yes, under North Carolina's Intestate Succession Act, the share your sister would have received passes to her two children in equal shares.

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I'm thinking of filing for BK 7.

Russell's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

Bankruptcy is a hyper-technical area of law. I really do not recommend anyone trying to file a Chapter 7 on their own. Based on the facts, as...

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Tennant's occupancy has only been an oral agreement. What constitutes lawful eviction?

Russell's answer | Answered on January 01, 2015

How often were they supposed to pay rent? Monthly? If so, they are entitled to seven (7) days notice under the statute. You should give the...

Russell Clayton Alexander's Answers (135)

Neighbor refuses to correct sinking earth problem on their side of property line. This problem is causing problems on our side.

How to get out of being tied up in property with other owners that refuse to sell?

In the discovery , my wife's attorney asked for 2 years of check stubs , is this reasonable sounds totally crazy

Can I still file a small claims lawsuit?

Can a landlord in NC keep a security deposit, if I was required to terminate a lease early do to a legal issue

How can we sell our house if we have a lien on it for restitution?

Who has the right of access to inventory a Decedent's property immediately after death, assuming no Will exists?

Nc law on deceased heirs inheritance

I'm thinking of filing for BK 7.

Tennant's occupancy has only been an oral agreement. What constitutes lawful eviction?