Is this true? If so, what can I do legally to get him to stop 'trespassing' on my property? Or to legally affirm boundaries?

It can be true - by a process referred to as "adverse possession," where one party uses land belonging to another continuously for 21 years. But...

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Land Contract Death or Divorce Clauses

Ohio law requires several specific details to be included in a land contract. Answers to the issues you raise depend on how you want them to be...

What can I do? What are my consequences?

You should also talk to your school counselor, who might be able to recommend some other counseling resources to help your situation. If you have...

Is it legal for me to sign a lease with other adults? Would I be listed as an occupant for now? Will my parents need to sign?

If the landlord knows you are not 18, the landlord might ask you to have one of your parents sign the lease to guarantee your rent payment. It...

Do I have to pay her may lot rent and her attorney fees to stop eviction process? Or do I just owe her back rent and court cost

It is difficult to determine your situation from your explanation. The second cause of action in an eviction complaint is typically for unpaid...

Can a landlord refuse to make an apartment handicap accessible if the tenant became disabled during their lease?

There might be no legal requirement for landlord to make changes. There could be ADA requirements that apply only if landlord has multiple units....

Can we complete in Indiana or need to start new in Ohio? What is the least painful and expensive way to do this?

Check with an Indiana attorney on completing your divorce there. To file for divorce in Ohio, you must live in Ohio for 6 months, and for 3...

What can I do? What are my rights? What can I do with his stuff? What are his rights? What can he do to me? Please help!

When you say you "evicted tenant," did you go to court and obtain a writ of restitution from the court ordering tenant's eviction? That writ of...

How can this be handled in a way that allows me to stay in the house?

As attorney Rinaldi advised, seek a local probate attorney that you can find here on Avvo at the Find a Lawyer tab. Regarding the credit card...

What kinds of help will a lawyer provide me?

In addition to the information attorney Smith provided, if you each have full power of attorney, then unless the power of attorney requires both of...