Can I get my deposit back?

It is difficult to answer your question without reviewing your contract. You stated that the construction start date was not determined in the...

Is the assoc. responsible for water intrusion and damage to our garage and basement?

An adjoining land owner cannot divert the natural flow of water onto your property. It sounds as though this is exactly what the Association did. ...

Assoc. owned tree roots broke entire length of our garage floor. Do they have to pay for this damage?

The law regarding invasive tree roots is somewhat unclear. Generally, the Association is not going to be responsible for damage caused by trees...

An easement needs to be in writing to be enforceable by the new owners. It only takes a pen and paper to file a complaint, so I would try to...

As with most things in the law, the answer is maybe. When did you last speak to the contractor; when was the last work completed, and did the...

When does the 28 days to answer start? When the Plaintiff files or when the certified letter is picked up from post office?

You have 28 days from the date you picked up certified mail from the post office. Your home owner's association by-laws, or regulations should...

Will I be in default on land contract if I am past 30 days but sellers agent accepted with receipt of payments before default

Ohio's land installment contract requires a 10 day notice and then you have the right to cure the default within those ten days. The owner of the...

Can you land contract a house you bought but still owe the bank? How will this look on your credit

The issue is whether your mortgagee will consider the land installment contract to be a sale. Your mortgage has a provision which requires you to...

Do we have a basis for having the case dismissed for jurisdiction and not being served papers. And how do we go about this?

If I understand your question, the lawsuit was in Ohio and you hired a law firm in Ohio. As such, the lawsuit can be filed in Ohio; Ohio has...

What Attorney can stop a small city prosecutor from having all 3 of my houses demolished?

There is an administrative process that must be followed before the house can be demolished. You should have received a notice and then a notice...