Yes you absolutely need to hire a lawyer. Foreclosure is definitely not something you want to self-navigate. Yes it will probably be costly, yes it...

Will I have to pay taxes on one Social Security check this year?

I agree with the previous response. Here is a link with some more information on this topic: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/taxes.html Hope...

How can my mom get her ex out of her garage and off of her property state of ohio?

I agree with the previous response that your mom will probably need to go through the formal eviction process to avoid liability. I also wanted to...

What are the carpet replacement cost laws in Cuyahoga County, Ohio?

There are no "carpet replacement cost laws" on what a landlord can charge for carpet cleaning/repair/replacement. The law says that you are...

How do I decide if I have a case against my landlord? I discovered my utility bill includes service to their business.

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. But you hit the nail on the head when you said, "how does one put a monetary value on this" - for a claim...

If a boyfriend leaves after living together in a house you own for 8 years and doesn't take his stuff is it yours?

I agree with the previous response that you'll want to have some sort of written documentation which confirms your ex's intent to gift you these...

A fellow tenant threatened me with bodily harm and the owners, on-site manager & police did nothing, what are my options?

I agree with the previous response, but to address your comment to his answer, the purpose of putting your rent in escrow is to force the landlord...

What is statute to collect water assessments from homeowners when nepotism is apparent?

I agree with the previous response. This isn't really a question that can be answered in this forum. You need to consult with a local real estate...

If the landlord has the apartment shut down do to bugs what would happen to the tenants would they be homeless?

Read your lease carefully. It may provide what happens in this type of situation. In general the landlord either needs to provide alternate housing...

Harassing phone calls and text messages

I agree with the previous response, but would also suggest that your wife block the harrasser. If she blocks the number he's calling from text...