Questions answered by Joseph Bradford Jaap

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Can I sue to get it back

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

If you and landlord signed a written lease when you moved in, then the landlord just can't "take you off" the lease. At least, not without your...

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What rights do we have to prevent building of a home to the rear of our property on a lot that was designated as non-buildable?

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 14, 2015

Go to your local city, county, or township building and zoning office. They should be able to answer whether a home would be permitted on the...

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Can my landlord require me to send another one or face eviction since she was the one who lost it? Do I have to send her a new 1

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 10, 2015

Do you have written confirmation from her that she received it, or only her oral statement? Did you send the check by certified mail, FedEx, or...

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Do I just fight the action based on my paperwork, or do I fight it based on the fact they dismissed the original case?

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 07, 2015

An eviction action typically has the eviction as the first cause of action, and the second cause of action is for the back rent. If the hearing...

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Do I have enough for a case?

Joseph's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

You should discuss this with the attorney who represented you in your divorce. Your divorce decree probably says that neither of you can say bad...

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How do I transfer the title of a car that belonged to my deceased sister?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 30, 2015

Contact your local probate court for the forms that must be filed. Factors that might determine what forms must be filed include the value of the...

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In Ohio. Rules for late fees after tenant has moved out. How long to notify previous tenant and how to notify the tenant.

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

Did you move out before the lease expired? Did you and landlord sign a lease termination, or did you just leave? If the premises were unsafe and...

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I did all cleaning and repairs at my expense instead of paying a security deposit. Am I entitled to any repayment?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

You would have to consult with an attorney who can review your lease and advise if you have any basis on which to ask the landlord for repayment. ...

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Can my landlord legally ask me to go to local agencies to request rental help in an amount more then I owe?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 24, 2015

If you are late on your rent, depending on what day your lease requires you to pay rent, then the landlord can initiate the eviction action. The...

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Being Evicted but never signed a lease.

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 23, 2015

If you have not paid rent, then the landlord can evict you by giving you proper notice, filing the eviction complaint, obtaining an eviction order...

Joseph Bradford Jaap's Answers (9001)

Can I sue to get it back

What rights do we have to prevent building of a home to the rear of our property on a lot that was designated as non-buildable?

Can my landlord require me to send another one or face eviction since she was the one who lost it? Do I have to send her a new 1

Do I just fight the action based on my paperwork, or do I fight it based on the fact they dismissed the original case?

Do I have enough for a case?

How do I transfer the title of a car that belonged to my deceased sister?

In Ohio. Rules for late fees after tenant has moved out. How long to notify previous tenant and how to notify the tenant.

I did all cleaning and repairs at my expense instead of paying a security deposit. Am I entitled to any repayment?

Can my landlord legally ask me to go to local agencies to request rental help in an amount more then I owe?

Being Evicted but never signed a lease.