Questions answered by Joseph Luke Beyke

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What type of lawyer do I need for my previous landlord has a collection on me?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 07, 2012

You may have some defenses and potential claims based on the information you provided. In Ohio the landlord is required to provide you with an...

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Is a verbal lease agreement between friends void, if asking tenant to leave early?

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 07, 2012

Typically any agreement regarding sale, lease, or purchase of real property must be in writing to be enforceable. As such, arguably the "verbal...

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DURING an appeal on Foreclosure Judgment Entry does one move or stay in home during this appeal??? in Ohio

Joseph's answer | Answered on August 07, 2012

I agree with the previous answer and would add that I have filed several appeals recently on foreclosure cases and the Judges in many of these...

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If three sisters and one brother own a home does it take all four if them to sell it or just one?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

In order to transfer voluntarily you would need unanimous consent. If you cannot obtain unanimous consent you may need to file a partition by sale...

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I received a summons naming me as a defendant in a foreclosure for a home I sold 9 years ago. It says I must answer in 28 days.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 30, 2012

You are probably being named because the title report must indicate that you have or may claim to have an interest in the property. If you are...

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I have 4 acres of land I had my property surveyed twice now and both times my neighbor has removed the stakes before i could

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 26, 2012

If your neighbor is going on to your property without your authorization and removing your property, they are committing trespass. You could...

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Eviction Process

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

There is no requirement under Ohio law that a 3 Day Notice to vacate contain the amount owed. Generally these notices simply state "Non-Payment of...

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I made a verbal agreement in Ohio to a friend to sell him my house. He cannot buy, but does not want to leave, what can I do?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

Generally contracts for real estate need to be in writing to be enforceable. So, arguably any "verbal agreement" is not enforceable. Do you...

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If we choose to default on our home mortgage can the lender garnish my husbands wages ??

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

The short is answer is yes, but you have some options. Certainly if the bank forecloses and the property sells for less than what is owed, the...

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Do we have to prorate a security deposit

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 23, 2012

I suggest looking closely at the lease to determine whether you should pro-rate the security deposit or determine whether the tenants are on the...

Joseph Luke Beyke's Answers (210)

What type of lawyer do I need for my previous landlord has a collection on me?

Is a verbal lease agreement between friends void, if asking tenant to leave early?

DURING an appeal on Foreclosure Judgment Entry does one move or stay in home during this appeal??? in Ohio

If three sisters and one brother own a home does it take all four if them to sell it or just one?

I received a summons naming me as a defendant in a foreclosure for a home I sold 9 years ago. It says I must answer in 28 days.

I have 4 acres of land I had my property surveyed twice now and both times my neighbor has removed the stakes before i could

Eviction Process

I made a verbal agreement in Ohio to a friend to sell him my house. He cannot buy, but does not want to leave, what can I do?

If we choose to default on our home mortgage can the lender garnish my husbands wages ??

Do we have to prorate a security deposit