If taken to small claims court for back rent, does that cover utility bills?

It depends on what your lease says. If you are responsibile for the utilities, then you can get evicted for non-payment. If there is no written...

Can I get a plea for judgement before the court date? Will I still have to pay court costs?

In NC, a conviction of speeding 10 mph or less over the speed limit will defer the insurance consequences (up to a 25 % increase) for 3 years. If...

NC does not require a settlement agreement or a separation agreement to do what you are trying to do. It looks like a bank rule. I would simply...

Should I get a lawyer or handle the ticket myself?

In NC, going more than 15 mph over the limit and faster than 55 can result in a license revocation. I would hire a lawyer to minimize the license...

Trying to find out the cost and time of my court appearence for july 28 2010. speeding ticket 42 miles in a 30 mile zone,

The Clerk of Court can answer those questions for you. However if you simply pay that ticket, you will get 2 points on your license (12 ponts in...

New management is taking over, but owner is retaining security deposit?

I would insist on a clause that says "the security deposit is $___(fill in the amount) and is being held by the owner." If the management company...

Can I sue for defamation of character if my partner's ex has falsely accused me of molesting and abusing her child?

Slander per se occurs when the defamation imputes the commission of a major crime or serious sexual misconduct. The allegations you set out seem...

Can I evict a room mate that i do not have a formal lease with?

You can get a Complaint for Summary Ejectment and a Magistrate's Court Summons on line at the NC Administrative Office of the Courts website or at...

What would be the first step to evict a tenant?

Go to the Clerk of Court and ask for for a Summons and a Summary Ejectment Complaint for Magistrates Court. These forms can be found on-line at...

Will I go to jail when I return to court?

Seat belt tickets are "waivable offenses" in NC and you can go to the Clerk of Court's office and pay them. I would warn you that there is a...