Questions answered by Jody Lynn Peskin

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The block common wall in our back yard was built up from 4 ft. to 6 ft. We paid 1/2 of the materials, labor was supposedly free.

Jody's answer | Answered on August 03, 2012

I don't practice in your state and certainly an attorney in your area would have more knowledge and information on State law and local ordinances,...

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Verbally abusive landlord

Jody's answer | Answered on August 01, 2012

As both counsel have suggested, review your documents and also create a record of your own. Before you move out, take photos or even video if...

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Dfacs took my two week old daughter when a medical doctor made some bogus accusations about where some rib fractures

Jody's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

I don't see a question unless you are asking if you can sue DFCS. IF that's the case, I'm not certain what you're saying. Apparently DFCS took...

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What can i do if a house is in me and my stepmothers name. she avoids contact with me and has been living there for 21 years?

Jody's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

I do not practice in your state so I suggest you speak to an attorney there who may be able to offer more options, especially on learning all fo...

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When facing a lawsuit in GA for outstanding HOA fees, should the homeowner accept the association lawyer’s first offer?

Jody's answer | Answered on July 20, 2012

You can alwasy decline the offer and make a counter offer of your own, or if you prefer, you can suggest the parties go to mediation prior to...

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How is the law require to measure a noise ordiance violation

Jody's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

You'd have to check your county ordinances if you were charged with violating a noise ordinance. They may state the specifics of what sort of...

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Can a builder of a townhome community change the master insurance policy covering the outer structure without advising owners?

Jody's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

I don't practice in your state and would suggest you speak with an insurance agent first to confirm, but I don't think this is a developer matter,...

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My father left me property in DC upon his death in August 2004. I have the deed and documentation and wish to move in.

Jody's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

I do not practice in your location so anything I say is purely informaitonal and I suggest you contact a local attorney to assit you. From a...

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My friends were unable to pay their condo assessment payments for a 6 month period last summer/fall.

Jody's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

Because their failure to pay and not even try to work something out until 6 months later has put all the other owners in the position of having to...

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What should a group of owners do when their POA fails to act when a business is established in a residential sub-division

Jody's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

I agree that your first step is to review the covenants and see what your rights are. Verify whether the board is refusing to act, or if they've...

Jody Lynn Peskin's Answers (482)

The block common wall in our back yard was built up from 4 ft. to 6 ft. We paid 1/2 of the materials, labor was supposedly free.

Verbally abusive landlord

Dfacs took my two week old daughter when a medical doctor made some bogus accusations about where some rib fractures

What can i do if a house is in me and my stepmothers name. she avoids contact with me and has been living there for 21 years?

When facing a lawsuit in GA for outstanding HOA fees, should the homeowner accept the association lawyer’s first offer?

How is the law require to measure a noise ordiance violation

Can a builder of a townhome community change the master insurance policy covering the outer structure without advising owners?

My father left me property in DC upon his death in August 2004. I have the deed and documentation and wish to move in.

My friends were unable to pay their condo assessment payments for a 6 month period last summer/fall.

What should a group of owners do when their POA fails to act when a business is established in a residential sub-division