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Is Seller of residential property liable for undisclosed or unknown damages to property sewer line?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

Only a court can answer whether the seller is liable. Seller is not automatically liable. If the seller knew that the line was broken and failed...

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Is there a wait period after filing divorce in Ohio if both parties reside here?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

As attorney Levin says, you must meet the residency requirements. You also must file all the required forms and affidavits as required by the...

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Do I need a Lawyer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Real estate can only be transferred by opening his estate with the probate court. If you don't do that, then nothing will...

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I want to know how can I get my deceased aunt property in my name.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

You may not be able to do that. The transfer of real estate will have to go through the Probate Court. The probate case would have to be opened...

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Had roommate agreement was she paid water bill well she moved out left me with water bill landlordwont alow me to putin my name

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

As previously answered, you can advise landlord that Ohio Revised Code Section 5321.04(A)(6) requires a landlord to supply running water. ...

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Had roommate that was responsible for water bill well she moved out on me. Landlord wants rent but won't allow me to get water i

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Whatever agreement you had with your former roommate is between you and her. If the lease says tenant pays for water, then that is tenant's...

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Landlord hasn't made repairs or picked up rent, what can I do?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

So, with all those problems, and a landlord who does not respond, do you still want to stay there? If so, you can contact the local court and pay...

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Do I have any recourse against a home remodeling contractor that did not follow EPA guidelines for dust containment?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

You might pursue a claim against the contractor for any costs you incur to clean up the lead and asbestos. Going to court might cost more than the...

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In Cleveland Ohio I have a rental I want to sell by owner. Can I charge a non refundable deposit? Also some escrow $?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

If the current loan balance owed on the house exceeds its fair market value and it is "under water," with negative equity, then there is no...

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There is this girl who named her baby boy after me. The DNA came back not to be mine. Is there any thing I can do

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

You can celebrate that you won't be paying child support. But there isn't much you can do to get her to change the baby's name. Lots of people...

Joseph Bradford Jaap's Answers (9004)

Is Seller of residential property liable for undisclosed or unknown damages to property sewer line?

Is there a wait period after filing divorce in Ohio if both parties reside here?

Do I need a Lawyer?

I want to know how can I get my deceased aunt property in my name.

Had roommate agreement was she paid water bill well she moved out left me with water bill landlordwont alow me to putin my name

Had roommate that was responsible for water bill well she moved out on me. Landlord wants rent but won't allow me to get water i

Landlord hasn't made repairs or picked up rent, what can I do?

Do I have any recourse against a home remodeling contractor that did not follow EPA guidelines for dust containment?

In Cleveland Ohio I have a rental I want to sell by owner. Can I charge a non refundable deposit? Also some escrow $?

There is this girl who named her baby boy after me. The DNA came back not to be mine. Is there any thing I can do