How do I get out of a contract with a contractor for repairs stemming from a homeowner's storm damage claim?
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Answered on November 14, 2023
Talk to the contractor to negotiate a mutually agreeable termination. If the contractor refuses, use the Find a Lawyer tab to find a local...
If i were to start a business involving power tools and someone gets hurt, would i be liable?
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Answered on November 13, 2023
Talk to a business liability insurance agent first, to find out if it would even be possible to insure a business like that. You could still be...
We recently bought a second home in Ohio
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Answered on November 09, 2023
Talk to your real estate agent and review the Residential Property Disclosure Form to check what seller answered about the HOA dues. If seller...
Does a condo HOA have the final say to repair and type? The repair I want is less expensive?
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Answered on November 06, 2023
Each condo owner has the rights specified in the Declaration of Condominium and as provided by Ohio law. The condo association also must follow...
How can I get x husband to sell our house was given reasonable amout of time it's now six years.....
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Answered on November 06, 2023
File a motion with the court to have him held in contempt for not selling the house as required by the divorce decree. Contact the attorney who...
Can seller demand earnest money for extension? Initially we had 30 days to close; however our house did not sell.
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Answered on October 30, 2023
Ohio law requires earnest money to be retained by the real estate agent until buyer and seller reach an agreement on what to do with it, or until a...
Can a contractor place a lien on our property for work we didn't pay for because he breeched the contract?
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Answered on October 30, 2023
Yes, a contractor can file a lien. If the homeowner disputes it, then the owner can deliver a notice to the contractor to file a lawsuit on the...
My mom is 88 years old and moved into an appartment can she sign her house over to me so i can sell it?
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Answered on October 27, 2023
Those are good answers. Also, transferring it to your name could result in a large capital gain tax that could be avoided. If there are other...
What kind of interest, does my spouse have in a property that was purchased before marriage, then Refinanced after?
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Answered on October 26, 2023
She has dower rights as a spouse -- that's why she had to sign the refinance. The property also is marital property, to be divided by agreement or...
Can I make the previous home owner pay for mold removal cost?
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Answered on October 25, 2023
A prior owner can be sued for not advising a buyer of potential problems, but the buyer has to be able to prove in court that the seller knew about...