My landlord is holding my deposit for smoke damage. My lease states nothing about smoke damage. Can they do that?

You need to have your lease reviewed. If your landlord has wrongfully withheld your deposit you are entitled to double the amount wrongfully...

Can you sue for property that value at more then $10,000 in small claim court

The monetary limit in small claims court is actually $3,000. You could sue in the regular division of the municipal court or common pleas court. ...

What are all the forms I need to file to file contempt on my husband?

If you had an attorney help you with the divorce, contact that attorney to assist you with the contempt action. Some County's have forms on their...

I am just starting the process of helping my parents whether my Mom needs to become POA of my Dad he has Dementia

You should sit down with an estate planning or probate attorney. They will be able to assist your father and the rest of your family on what...

Hello, I am a resident of Dublin, OHIO. My apartment lease expired on 31-May-2015. And from then on I am on month-month rent.

Typically, if you are a month-to-month tenant you are only required to give 30 days notice. You may have terms in your lease agreement that...

Can your landlord up and evict you after 4 mths of no notifying from her or section8

If you are past due on your rent or have breached the lease in some other way, you landlord is entitled to file for eviction. Prior to filing for...

Sometimes the best advice is the advice you don't want to here. That doesn't make it inconsiderate. There is an common saying "a lawyer who...

Dea and Indiana seized over $ 500,000 how do i get it back

If you are unhappy with the attorney then I suggest terminating the relationship and seeking another attorney to help you recover your belongings. ...

How to word the process to approve/deny changing set weekend visitation?

If you have an attorney, then you should be listening to him. If you are not happy with your attorney and/or doubt his/her competency, then feel...

A landlord does not have to be present while a contractor makes repairs.